The Ashanti Regional police command has confirmed that some soldiers attacked the Suame police station on Friday (29 October). They attempted to release one of their colleagues who was arrested for riding an unregistered motorbike.
According to sources, staff sergeant Jamal Deen Mohammed, was wearing civilian clothing at the time of his arrest. He called his colleagues when he was allegedly manhandled by the Police.
A confusion then ensued when the soldiers arrived to release their colleague in custody.
“A misunderstanding ensued between the soldiers and the police. The impasse was resolved after the intervention of the Ashanti Regional police commander and the commanding officer of the 4th Infantry Battalion in Kumasi,” a joint police and military statement said.
It added: “The Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces have commenced a full-scale investigation into the incident. Anyone found culpable will be dealt with administratively and according to law. The two security institutions are committed to a harmonious relationship and will not condone any proven act of wrongdoing of personnel.”
Below is the full statement:
the two institutions are mandated to provide security and ensure law and order. The swift response of the Ghana police and the army is necessary to provide some trust and confidence in them.
source: Ghana Police Service
Story by Ernest Amoako
