The Police Professional Standards Bureau has commenced investigation into a viral video in which two MTTD personnel were filmed physically assaulting a civilian.
According to a police statement issued on Tuesday (22 November), the officers seen in the video – Inspector Prince Awuah and G/Cpl. John Ahiamata – both with the divisional MTTD Asankrangwa, have been referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau for inquiry.
The statement further indicated that the victim has been contacted to assist with investigation.
In the video which has gone viral, the two MTTD police officers were seen physically assaulting the man over a bag the officers suspected to contain marijuana (weed).
The man could be heard saying that the package was not for him as the police were hitting him and forcing him into the car.
Bystanders can be heard urging the man to cooperate with the police.
Attached is the video gone viral:
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