The deceased policeman
THE POLICE in Tema have arrested and detained an articulated truck driver, Dramani Bukari, for allegedly running over a policeman at Community 25 in Tema.
The officer, who has been identified as Chief Inspector Justice Aryee, was attached to the Arms and Ammunition Unit of the Accra Regional Police Command.
He was allegedly killed whilst driving his car on the Tema-Aflao highway by the truck that was loaded with fertilizers.
The body has been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue in Accra for autopsy, whilst the suspect driver has been placed in custody to assist in investigation.
The Crime Officer of the Prampram Divisional Police Command, Superintendent Cecilia Arko, who confirmed the incident to DAILY GUIDE, said the tragic incident occurred on Tuesday night around the Able Academy International School on the highway.
Supt. Arko said the suspect claimed the brakes of his Renault articulated truck registered GT 4226-12 had failed.
The police chief narrated that the driver ran into the Hyundai Accent saloon car with registration number GT 2500-10, occupied by the police officer, after claiming to have lost control of the steering wheel.
Supt. Arko said the truck and the mangled car had been towed from the accident scene to ensure free flow of traffic.