IGP heart broken, entire Police Service mourns as young Constable is ‘mashed’ by heavy truck on duty
The Ghana Police Service is in serious mounring this week following the crashing to death of police Constable Ernest Newton Dwamena, a young police officer who set off for duty at Buipe and never returned.
A police statement said the Service celebrates the late Police Constable Ernest Newton Dwamena who was formerly of the Regional Operations Department of the Savannah Regional Police Command, as his death shows the daily hazards police are confronted with in their work.
Constable Ernest died yesterday, 29th September, 2021 whilst on official duty at Buipe.
A truck driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into him, killing him on the spot.
“Like other police officers, Ernest said goodbye to his family and left for duty hoping to see them after the close of work but unfortunately met his untimely death due to the nature of our work” a statement from the police said.
The Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare placed a call to speak to his parents who are based in Kintampo.
The Police assured the family and members of the public that every angle covering the circumstances of the death of the young officer will be investigated.
“Like other fallen colleagues, his name will be engraved in gold on our hearts. The Savannah Regional Police Command led by DCOP Ebenezer Larbi visited the family of Ernest at Kintampo in the Bono East Region to commiserate with them. The Ag. IGP, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare also reached out to the parents via a phone call and extended the condolences of the Police Administration to them. The circumstances leading to his death will be investigated thoroughly and appropriate action taken”.
Source: MyNewsGh.com/2021
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