Police in Ghana's Upper East Region have detained a woman accused of encouraging community members to harm military personnel stationed in Garu to preserve order.
Lariba Alhassan was taken into custody on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, after authorities identified her voice in a widely shared recording urging attacks on soldiers and other officials. Chief Inspector Abdul-Rahman Sumaila, the regional spokesman for law enforcement, stated that the suspect additionally called for young people to set fire to buildings and target prominent individuals. She remains jailed while awaiting a court appearance that authorities will schedule later.
Regional police emphasized their determination to prevent actions that endanger stability and public safety throughout Garu. Officials stated they will not permit behavior threatening community security.
Lariba Alhassan was taken into custody on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, after authorities identified her voice in a widely shared recording urging attacks on soldiers and other officials. Chief Inspector Abdul-Rahman Sumaila, the regional spokesman for law enforcement, stated that the suspect additionally called for young people to set fire to buildings and target prominent individuals. She remains jailed while awaiting a court appearance that authorities will schedule later.
Regional police emphasized their determination to prevent actions that endanger stability and public safety throughout Garu. Officials stated they will not permit behavior threatening community security.
