Tension erupts at Kumasi Magazine- Newroad as mechanics protest ‘unlawful eviction, leading to arrest many:

A deeply tensional atmosphere has gripped the Magazine- Newroad industrial enclave in Tafo, Kumasi, following a protest by mechanics over what they describe as an “unlawful and unannounced eviction” from their workstations.

The demonstration escalated, leading to the arrest of several individuals by security forces.

According to the disgruntled mechanics, they arrived at their various workshops earlier today only to find their operational areas barricaded by unidentified and “faceless individuals,” with no prior notice or explanation. The sudden discovery sparked immediate outrage among the workers.

As the mechanics gathered to voice their protest against the unexpected action, a combined team of police, soldiers, and other security operatives intervened. This intervention resulted in the arrest of several of the protesting individuals, further heightening the already tense environment at the scene.

“You suddenly want to take over our land without any prior notice. They have brought police and other security operatives here to subdue us but that won’t work. We can’t sit aloof for a single person to take us for granted. Unless they allow the soldiers to sleep here tonight, otherwise we live to the existence of these barricaded items”, some angry workers road.

Details regarding the identity of those behind the alleged eviction and the specific reasons for the action remain unclear to the mechanics, who expressed their profound frustration at the lack of communication.

The situation remains volatile, with a significant security presence observed in the area as authorities work to manage the unfolding events. Our reporter is on the ground and will provide further updates as the story develops.

Meanwhile, another source has disclosed that the unidentified developer takes his action upon a court verdict that went in favor of him.

According to the source, a high court judgment which went on some time past, ruled in favor of the developer. But, according to most of the aggrieved occupants, no prior notice was served before this current action.