Fourteen individuals — including two landguards and 12 persons said to be “National Security officers” — have been remanded into police custody over the demolition of more than 60 houses in Gomoa Akoti in the Central Region.
The suspects appeared before the Kasoa Ofaakor Circuit Court on Friday, February 20, 2026, where the presiding judge, Her Honour Nana Asantewaa Attakorah, ordered that they be held pending further proceedings.
Dawn Demolition Sparks Outrage
According to police reports, the group stormed the Gomoa Akoti community in the Gomoa East District in the early hours of Thursday and carried out what authorities describe as an unlawful demolition exercise. Over 60 buildings — many at different stages of completion — were reportedly pulled down.
The arrests were carried out by the Gomoa Ojobi District Police Command following complaints from affected residents.
Charges and Bail Denied
Prosecutors have filed four charges against the suspects, including conspiracy to commit a crime, use of force and violence to prevent lawful landowners from accessing their property, causing fear and panic, and unlawful destruction of property.
The accused persons pleaded for bail, but the court rejected the request, citing the seriousness of the alleged offences and the scale of destruction. They have been remanded into police custody and are expected to reappear before the same court on March 4, 2026.
Residents Demand Justice
The incident has left many residents shaken. Juliana Asane, a property owner who witnessed the court proceedings, said she was relieved by the remand order but wants the matter pursued to its logical conclusion.
“I’m very happy about the outcome. But I’ll be happier if they are finally jailed because I became very terrified about what occurred,” she said, adding that she feared for her family’s safety during the demolition.
Traditional Leaders Call for Stronger Action
Traditional authorities in Gomoa Akoti have also appealed to the police to intensify operations in the area, warning that landguard activities appear to be resurfacing.
Landguardism — the use of force or intimidation in land disputes — has long been a challenge in parts of Ghana, often leading to violent confrontations and destruction of property.
Police say investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the demolition and to establish whether the suspects acted under any official directive.
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Source: Africa Publicity
