The Ghana Police Service on Sunday announced the interdiction of six Officers following their involvement in the shooting incident at Lamashegu in Tamale in the Northern Region.

According to the police, their interdiction follows preliminary investigations into the violence in Lamashegu, Tamale, that left some persons wounded on Sunday afternoon.

Police and residents clashed after officers allegedly shot a 24-year-old man.

The man was reportedly chased to the Lamashegu Chief’s Palace where he was shot by the officer for refusing to stop when he was ordered to do so.

Subsequently, a joint military and police personnel have been stationed at the scene to prevent further disturbances.

In a statement issued  by the Ghana Police Service on Monday, the Service said it has a team of investigators led by the Deputy Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Names of the officers are Corporal Samson Kweku Dafour, Corporal Prosper Momesimu, Constable Mathew Sash, Constable Nuhu Muntari, Constable Doris Serwaa Bonsu and Constable Harrison Twum Danso who happens to be a driver.

Furthermore, personnel from the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) have also been assigned to the area in collaboration with the CID team to probe the professionalism exhibited by officers at the time of the incident.

Meanwhile, the Northern Regional Police Command has been tasked to liase with the affected family and offer them the necessary support in line with the Police Regulations.

The police has therefore calles on the people of Lamashegu and the Tamale Metropolis as a whole to remain calm as the police takes steps to investigate the unfortunate incident.