The Ghana Police Service has interdicted Detective Corporal Baba Amando Ibrahim, stationed at Tuna Police Station in the Savannah Region, following allegations of professional misconduct captured in a viral video.
The video, widely circulated on social media, shows Corporal Ibrahim repeatedly slapping a handcuffed man, ordering him to “go down.” The man, visibly distressed, suggests he would cooperate if spoken to calmly, but the officer persists, even grabbing him by the neck during the altercation.
In a statement, the Police described the interdiction as an immediate step to facilitate a thorough investigation into the officer’s conduct, in line with Police Service regulations.
A police officer unleàshed 13 slàps on a suspect who was already handcuffed while continuing to command him to go on his knees, which the suspect refused to comply with. pic.twitter.com/hXyVOjGr00
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Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare has reached out personally to the victim’s family, assuring them of the Service’s support.
He has also directed the Savannah Regional Police Commander to collaborate with the family to ensure the matter is addressed appropriately.
The Police reaffirmed their commitment to upholding professionalism and accountability within the Service.
