One man has reportedly lost his life following a clash between squatters and some security officers in Dominase Onion Market in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region.

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Per reports, the deceased was found dead in one of the structures while bleeding profusely.

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In response, the enraged squatters attacked the security personnel with stones and sticks, injuring two police officers and an immigration officer.Meanwhile, the victims are receiving medical attention at the Police Hospital in Accra.

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Six suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.

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The disturbance was generated from a joint demolition exercise organized by the Gomoa East District Security Council and the Central East Regional Police Command.

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The operation, which was aimed at raiding armed robberies along the Kasoa–Winneba Highway, turned chaotic over a misunderstanding.

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Security personnel had discovered drugs and offensive weapons in the possession of some of the squatters before the exercise.

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This prompted the personnel to tear down illegal structures occupied by the encroachers.

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Two heavy-duty machines belonging to the District Roads Improvement Programme (DRIP)and the windshield of a police vehicle have been smashed as a result of the incident.

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Recently, the country has observed a worrying trend where security personnel are attacked by civilians.

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Earlier this month, security personnel were assaulted by residents of Dambai Lakeside, in the Oti Region, over the death of a 19-year-old.

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