The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect, identified as Yaw Korateng, in Nsawam for being in possession of a device believed to be the property of the Electoral Commission (EC).

The arrest, according to the police, was made on August 23, 2024.

“The Ghana Police Service today, 23rd August 2024, arrested suspect Yaw Korateng at Nsawam in the Eastern Region for being in possession of a device suspected to be the property of the Electoral Commission (EC).

“The suspect is in police custody assisting the investigation,” a police statement said.

According to the police, they have notified the Electoral Commission of the arrest and have invited them to verify whether the device in question indeed belongs to them.

"Meanwhile, the Police Service has informed the EC of the arrest and invited them to establish whether or not the device belongs to them.

“As the investigation into this incident continues, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all stakeholders for their continuous support to ensure security, law, and order during this election period and beyond," the statement added.



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