The Ghana Police Service in collaboration with the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) on Sunday apprehended a suspect, Farouk Dauda for allegedly being part of the rioters of Mamobi-Nima violent clash.

According to a press statement from the Police, the suspect was arrested at his hideout in a suburb of Accra based on intelligence, after going into hiding following the incident which occurred on January 18, 2022.

The Police added that the suspect “admitted his involvement in the clash” and even identified himself as the person captured in video footage from the violent scenes wielding a machete.

After his arrest, the officers discovered a wrapped substance suspected to be Indian hemp in the possession of the young man.

The police has further indicated that it is working to arrest all other suspects involved in the incident.