NEWS RELEASE- Updates On Three (3) Major Incidents.

  • July 23, 2018
  • Posted by: GHANA POLICE
  • Categories: Accra Region, General Announcements, Press Release
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  1. In light of recent happenings, the Police Administration has taken note of public discussions on three (3) major incidents in the past week and has taken the following steps:

 

  1. On the Manso-Nkwanta incident in the Ashanti Region, the Inspector-General of Police personally visited Kumasi where he joined a government delegation to ascertain the facts of the case and held discussions with major stakeholders namely; Regional Security Committee (REGSEC), Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Elders of Council of Zongo Chiefs at Asawase and some of the family members of the deceased persons. The Police Administration pledges fullest cooperation to the independent committee the government is to set up.

 

  1. In respect of the video showing a Police Officer assaulting a woman at Midland Savings and Loans in Accra, the Policeman was immediately identified, arrested and placed in custody. The victim has been contacted, statement taken and medical form issued to her and the baby and they have been treated at the Police Hospital. The CID Headquarters is currently conducting further investigation.

 

Administratively, No. 50260 L/CPL Godzi Frederick Amanor has been interdicted whilst a panel has been constituted to deal with him per police disciplinary procedures.

 

  1. On the unfortunate death of a bullion driver at Krobo-Odumasi in the Eastern Region last Saturday, 21st July, 2018, the Police Officer, No. 52397 Constable Amidu Osman who was escorting the bullion van has been interdicted pending further investigation.

 

  1. Meanwhile, the IGP has sent directives to all Police Officers reminding them of the need to uphold the highest level of professionalism, courtesy and respect for human rights in line with the ongoing Transformation Agenda of the Service.

 

 

  1. In addition, Regional, Divisional and District Commanders have been given firm instructions to intensify supervision and monitoring of personnel in the discharge of their duties.

 

  1. Once again, the Police Administration assures the general public that it has taken note of concerns, media comments/discussions, and constructive criticisms to guide our operations.

 

  1. The public will be regularly updated in respect of progress on these cases.