Ashanti Region: Police officer dragging suspect in viral video interdicted
As an investigation has commenced, the Inspector-General of Police has assured to thoroughly look into the matter.
A police officer has been interdicted following a viral video that showed him dragging a suspect in an inhumane manner to effect an arrest at Dadease, near Kumawu in the Ashanti Region.
“The said Police officer was detained and has been interdicted and will be taken through the due process of the law,” a statement from the Ghana Police said.
As an investigation has commenced, the Inspector-General of Police has assured to thoroughly look into the matter.
“The Inspector-General of Police yesterday sent a team from the Ashanti North Regional Police Command to engage the victim's family. He has also spoken to the victims mother via the telephone and assured her of a thorough investigation into the matter.”
In response to a distressing video showing a Police Officer dragging a suspect during an arrest near Kumawu, the IGP apologized to the victim's mother and launched an investigation.
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The officer involved has been suspended and detained while the investigation continues pic.twitter.com/UCRwFCPCZe