IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno has ordered the closure of the Kukurantumi Police Station after youth attacked it over a suspect’s death. Learn more about the Kukurantumi Police Station closure and ongoing investigations.
IGP Orders Closure of Kukurantumi Police Station
Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has directed the police station in Kukurantumi, an Eastern Region hamlet, to close and its officers to leave.
The IGP’s order was made when the community’s youth attacked the police station over the death of a suspect who had been apprehended for theft, according to a police statement released on September 21, 2025.
Cause of the Attack
It showed that the suspect was being treated at the community’s public health facility following his arrest.
It further stated that following the suspect’s death, the young person attacked the police station and its barracks, even attempting to set them on fire.
Police Statement
“The Eastern Regional Police Command would like to inform the public that following attacks on the Kukurantumi Police Station in the Eastern Region by some youth of the town, the Inspector-General of Police has directed the withdrawal of all police personnel stationed at Kukurantumi and the closure of the police station.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that on 21st September 2025, at about 0700 hours, some youth in Kukurantumi attacked the Kukurantumi Police Station and the barracks with stones, clubs, and other implements, and attempted to set the building on fire following the death of a suspect, Bright Kena @ D-ball, who had been arrested for a case of unlawful entry and stealing, and was on admission at the Community Hospital, Kukurantumi,” parts of the statement read.
Investigations Underway
The police added that they were looking into the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s death.
Additionally, it promised to examine the police station attack video and hold all of the offenders accountable.
Engagement with Community Leaders
“The Eastern Regional Police Command has engaged the deceased’s family and other community leaders and assured them of a thorough investigation into the matter.
Meanwhile, the Police Professional Standards Bureau and the Criminal Investigations Department have commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of the suspect.
“Video footage of the attack on the police station is being reviewed and the perpetrators will be identified, arrested, and brought to justice. The Command would like to once again urge the public to use lawful means to resolve issues instead of resorting to violence,” it added.
