Police interdict officer seen assaulting reporter in viral video

The Ghana Police Service has interdicted one of their officers who assaulted a reporter during the Ablekuna North rerun.

The journalist refused to leave a polling station during the election.

GPS in a statement said the officer has been interdicted and referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) for investigation in accordance with the Police with internal disciplinary procedures.

“The Ghana Police service has monitored a viral video in which one of our officers is seen assaulting a reporter. The officer concerned has been withdrawn from the ongoing election duty at Ablekuma North. And in line with internal disciplinary procedures, he has been interdicted and referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) for investigation,” The statement said.

The Police said a thorough investigation will be conducted into the matter.

“We would like to assure the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted into the matter and further updates will be communicated.” Part of the statement read.

Source: Elvisaokyenews.net