Heavy Police Presence at EOCO Headquarters: Bawumia Visit Speculated

Increased Police Presence at EOCO Headquarters Sparks Speculation Accra, Ghana – May 30, 2025 – A significant police presence was observed outside the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) headquarters in Accra this afternoon. The deployment included multiple police vehicles, including a water cannon, and a large number of officers. The scene suggests a heightened security alert. "Police have deployed additional officers to the EOCO Headquarters to beef up security," stated a narrator in a video capturing the event. The video, widely circulated on social media, shows police vans and officers arriving, taking positions, and interacting with each other. Barricades were already in place, suggesting prior preparations. The timing and scale of the deployment led to speculation that the increased security measures might be connected to a visit from former Vice President Dr. Bawumia. While unconfirmed, the narrator notes that this level of security is unusual and suggests a possible connection to the former Vice President's potential presence. The situation remains fluid, with authorities yet to release an official statement. The video concludes with the narrator observing the continued police presence and the ongoing security measures, leaving the exact reason for the enhanced security still unclear. The event underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance and security around key government institutions.