A police officer has been stabbed by a suspected criminal at Lower McCarthy Hill in Accra.
The officer, identified as Sammy, was escorting his children to school when he was suddenly attacked by the suspect wielding a knife.
In an attempt to defend himself and disarm the attacker, Officer Sammy reportedly fired several shots at close range. However, eyewitnesses say the bullets had no effect, as the suspect was believed to have fortified himself with “black power” (juju).
After the failed attempt to subdue the suspect, a struggle ensued as the attacker tried to wrestle the pistol from the officer, who held on firmly.
According to an eyewitness, Quartey, it was during this struggle that the officer was stabbed in the right rib. The suspect then fled the scene.
“The suspect lives with his mother in the area and is known to be a criminal who constantly harasses residents,” Quartey said. “Sometimes he arrives with a group on motorbikes, disturbing everyone.”
Officer Sammy, who survived the attack, is currently receiving treatment at the Police Hospital.
The Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed the incident and says investigations are ongoing.
Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Command, confirmed the report to Graphic Online’s Emmanuel Bonney.
Source: Graphic.com.gh
