Ga South Municipality; 10 Land Guards Arrested with weapons

10 Land Guards Arrested  in Ga South Municipality for Intimidating Workers

The Central East Regional Police Command has arrested 10 land guards at Asabaham in the Ga South Municipality. The accused persons, who are all farmers from Atoma, were arrested on June 6, 2024, following an intelligence-led operation by the police.

The arrested land guards of 10 individuals, aged between 26 and 43, were found to be in possession of dangerous weapons, including cutlasses and axes. The police also impounded their Toyota 4Runner with registration number GW 4420-X.

The police investigation revealed that the suspects have been frequenting the lands in the neighborhood, including those of Morton City Real Estate, to take possession of tools belonging to workers employed by developers to build houses. The intimidation and threats to inflict harm have forced workers to leave the site out of fear.

The complainant, Morton City Real Estate, owns 49.640 acres of land situated at Asabaham, which they sell to clients for development.

However, in recent months, their clients have been attacked by men from unknown locations, who have been seizing the tools of workers, carrying cutlasses and guns, and threatening them to either pay money or leave the sites.

The arrest of the land guards is a major breakthrough in the fight against land grabbing activities in the region.

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The police commendation from Benjamin Awuzu, the owner of the land, highlights the importance of swift action in addressing these issues. In an interview with Adom News, Mr. Awuzu expressed gratitude to the Central East Regional Police Command for their swift intervention.

According to Mr. Awuzu, one of the land guards attacked a pregnant woman after she failed to give them money.

This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers and hardships faced by workers and developers in areas where land grabbing activities are rampant.

The arrest of the land guards is a significant step towards restoring peace and security in the region. The police are working tirelessly to ensure that all perpetrators of land grabbing activities are brought to justice.

As the investigation continues, it is clear that the Central East Regional Police Command is committed to protecting the rights of workers and developers in the region.

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