The family has rejected the police report on the incident, asserting that Salahudeen was manhandled by police officers, leading to his untimely death.

According to the police report provided to the family, the deceased was released to go to the hospital after the officers realized he was unwell following his arrest during a swoop in the area.

The tragic death of Salahudeen sparked outrage among some youth in the Asokore Mampong Municipality, prompting them to attack the Asawase police station and cause damage to properties.

In response to the incident’s gravity, Parliament has taken action by summoning the Interior Minister to answer questions regarding the matter. This action was initiated after the Member of Parliament for Asawase, Muntaka Mubarak, raised the issue on the floor of Parliament.

Seeking justice for the deceased, Salahudeen’s elder brother, Ibrahim Mohammed, expressed that the family will rely on the findings of the autopsy report in their pursuit of justice and accountability for the tragic loss of their loved one.

“The police report they brought is fake because that is not the case at all. We do not regard that report but that of the doctors. He was not sick, he was working when he was attacked, beaten and killed. So we want justice, we want the authorities to make known the truth.”

“We have been asked to be patient so we are waiting on the authorities to seek justice for us,” he said.

A concerned youth group in Asawase also condemned the killing and called for an investigation to deal with the handlers of the victim leading to his death.

The group, Concern Youth of Asawase, accused the police of targeting and killing Zongo youth in the past years and urged that the policeman involved in Salahudeen’s murder be dealt with.

“We are calling on the government to as a matter of urgency step in to ensure that justice is served our brother, and the Policemen who killed our brother are brought to book to face the full rigors of law. We the Concern Youth of Asawase will not rest until justice is served.

“Enough is enough! Enough of the Kill and Pay by the Police and Government; Allow the Zongo Youth to Grow.”

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The youth, according to a Citi News report, are alleging a young man was picked up by police officers during a swoop at a hideout and was manhandled which led to his death.

The youth in response stormed the Asawase police and reportedly pelted stones and vandalised other property in the building.

The police station is currently off the grid following the damage caused to the meter.

There is a heavy police deployment in the area to avert an escalation.

Narrating the incident to Citi News, Gideon Okai, Assembly Member for Asawase West Electoral Area, said “The Asawase police station is opposite my house, so I heard a group of guys throwing stones into the station. So, I called the police patrol officer to come and make sure that things are calm here. When you enter the police station you can see a lot of damage. The reason is that they are accusing the police of killing their friend.

“But upon interrogation, some of the police officers here said it was not true, but they are accusing them that is why they came here to retaliate by throwing so many items, gadgets and other stuff destroying meter and other stuff.”

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