The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man identified as Sibamay Zakaria after he was captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting another suspect.
According to the Police, Zakaria is currently in custody and is assisting with investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Police Service said the suspect will be processed and put before the court as investigations continue.
The incident, which was captured on video and subsequently circulated widely on social media, has attracted public attention and raised concerns about the conduct of persons involved in the handling of suspects.
In a statement, the Police Service said its Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) has also commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Bureau is expected to establish what led to the alleged assault, identify the individuals involved and determine whether any police officers or other persons breached established procedures or professional standards.
The Police Service stressed that anyone found culpable in connection with the incident will be subjected to the appropriate disciplinary processes.
The development forms part of the Service’s efforts to ensure that allegations of misconduct involving its personnel are properly investigated and addressed in accordance with established procedures.
The Police have assured the public that the investigation will determine the facts surrounding the incident and guide any further action against persons found to have acted unlawfully or in breach of professional standards.
The case is expected to proceed through the appropriate legal and disciplinary channels as the investigations continue.
By 1960news.com
