Omanghana
The family of 26-year-old Agbeko Julious is appealing to the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces to investigate allegations that military personnel assaulted him at Kyebi in the Eastern Region.
The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, while Julious was making a telephone call near a church.
According to the family, soldiers operating around a nearby mining site accused him of using his phone to record their activities. The personnel allegedly seized the device before physically assaulting him.
Julious reportedly sustained multiple wounds and lacerations to his back and arms during the incident. Images accompanying media reports appeared to show injuries allegedly resulting from the attack.
The victim’s sister, Comfort Konamah, claimed during an interview on Rainbow Radio that the personnel initially demanded GH¢5,000 before releasing the seized mobile phone.
The family subsequently reported the incident to the Kyebi Police Command. Police officers reportedly retrieved the phone, but the relatives expressed dissatisfaction with how the complaint was handled.
They alleged that the military personnel were allowed to leave without charges and that officers advised the family not to pursue the matter further.
The family also claimed that the local police initially declined to issue the medical examination form needed to document Julious’ injuries and support official hospital treatment.
They are now asking the Police Administration to investigate both the alleged assault and the conduct of officers at the Kyebi Police Station.
The family also wants the Ghana Armed Forces to identify the personnel involved, establish why they were operating near the mining site and determine whether their actions complied with military procedures.
Relatives maintained that they were not seeking confrontation but wanted accountability and protection of Julious’ rights.
No official response from the Ghana Armed Forces or the Ghana Police Service was included in the initial reports. The claims therefore remain allegations pending an independent investigation.
Source: Omanghana
