The so called ‘Western Togolanders’ — a secession group seeking for the independence of the Volta Region from Ghana has taken their agitation to another level.
As reported by myjoyonline, some armed men believed to be members of the Western Togoland secession group have reportedly attacked the Aveyime and Mepe Police Stations in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region.
A group of armed men in the early hours of Friday forcibly took over both stations simultaneously, overpowered the police officers, broke into the armoury, and made away with all the weapons.
“They naked the police officers on duty, took their weapons, and locked them in the cells before breaking into the armoury,” said an eye witness.
Photos circulating on the social media reveals that 500 new recruits have passed out from their Military academy.
One “Akplaga Sogbolisa”, a Facebook user who seems to be affiliated to them shared photos of their recruitment ceremony on Facebook.
He captioned the post’
“Another successful passing out ceremony here at Western Togoland for 500 junior and senior officers at the 3 camps”