Tarkwa Nsuaem, Western Region — Chaos erupted in Nsuaem on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, when an angry mob of about 500 people stormed the local police station, demanding the release of a man accused of attempting to kidnap two children. The violent incident left seven people injured and forced authorities to temporarily shut down the Nsuaem Police Station.
According to the Western Central Regional Police Command, the mob—armed with stones, sticks, and other weapons—blocked the Takoradi–Tarkwa highway, set tyres ablaze, and vandalised two police vehicles, several impounded motorbikes, and parts of the station building.
In a statement issued on Thursday, ASP Beatrice Turkson, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Western Central Region, said the disturbance began after a group of about 15 men brought a 25-year-old suspect, Sulley Moses, to the station, accompanied by two children aged seven and five.
“They had spotted him by the roadside near Nivo Filling Station conversing with the children. They suspected that he intended to lure them to an unknown destination and therefore demanded police action,” the statement explained.
Police said the suspect was detained after one of the children confirmed that he had forcibly held their hand when they tried to walk away. However, shortly after his detention, a large crowd gathered at the station, insisting that the police release the suspect immediately.
As tensions escalated, the mob began hurling stones at officers, blocking the main highway, and setting fires. Reinforcement teams, including military personnel, were deployed to restore order.
In the aftermath, three police officers and four civilians sustained injuries and were treated at the Nsuaem Government Hospital, with one victim later transferred to the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital for further care.
The suspect has since been transferred to the Tarkwa Regional Headquarters for further investigation, while all officers at the Nsuaem Police Station have been relocated for safety reasons.
ASP Turkson strongly condemned the mob attack, assuring the public that those responsible would be identified, arrested, and prosecuted.
“The Police Command will not tolerate attacks on officers or facilities. We urge the public to remain calm and allow due process to take its course,” she stated.
Authorities say the Nsuaem Police Station remains closed as assessments of the damage continue and decisions are made on when operations can safely resume.
