The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), James Oppong-Boanuh, has interdicted the District Commander for Lakeside, DSP Eric Partey Opata, for unlawful detention of a suspect.
DSP Opata, according to a statement from police, kept the suspect in police custody for nine days without due process.
“In his absence the Adenta Divisional Police Commander, DSP/Mr. Cephas Coffie has been directed to supervise the command till further notice,” the statement on its website revealed.
Mr Oppong-Boanuh was recently made Acting IGP after President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo asked David Asante-Apeatu to proceed on leave with immediate effect.
Related: Security experts unanimously fault how Asante-Apeatu was removed
The Acting IGP’s decision on the Lakeside Commander, a rare occurrence, is seen as a sign that he intends to instil discipline in the police service.
The police have on many occasions been accused of abuse of power and unprofessional conduct.
Latest Stories
-
Judge delays Trump sentencing for a third time
2 mins -
2024 WAFCON: Ghana drawn against defending champions South Africa in Group C
30 mins -
Photos from DW-JoyNews street debate on ‘galamsey’
1 hour -
Mimmy Yeboah: Blending heritage with global sophistication, confidence redefined through couture
2 hours -
Akufo-Addo commissions 97-km Tema-Mpakadan railway line
2 hours -
Majority requests recall of Parliament
2 hours -
Kanzlsperger and Professor Quartey support WAFA with medical Donation
2 hours -
Gideon Boako donates 10 industrial sewing machines to Yamfo Technical Institute
3 hours -
‘Golden Boy’ Abdul Karim Razak honored at WAFU-B general assembly
3 hours -
Buipewura Jinapor secures Vice Presidential position in National House of Chiefs with record votes
3 hours -
2024 election: I want results to come out like ‘milk and honey’ – Toobu
3 hours -
Ghana’s Henry Bukari hands over chairmanship of ECOWAS Brown Card Council of Bureaux
3 hours -
Residents of Dome-Kwabenya on edge ahead of December elections
4 hours -
Moffy drops new single ‘Wo’, blending culture and modernity
4 hours -
Don’t bring soldiers to polling stations – Martin Kpebu
4 hours