The Ghana Police Service has begun an investigation into the alleged professional misconduct of a Police officer which led to the death of the brother of Perpetual Didier, a gospel musician.
A brief statement issued by the Service said its attention was drawn to a viral video in which the musician made the allegation against the said officer.
According to the statement, the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) has commenced a probe into the matter.
The musician alleged that a police officer beat the brother to death.
Rainbowradioonline.com gathered that the incident occurred at the West Hills Mall Monday, January 30, 2023.
The musician further revealed that the brother was supposed to travel to Germany Tuesday, January 31, and visited the West Hills Mall to get some things and withdraw cash.
She stated that the officer confronted his brother and demanded that he hand over his bag for him to search, which he refused.
According to Perpetual, the 32-year-old brother, Shadrack Elu, told the officer that he had no idea what he had done to hand over his bag to him.
She claimed the officer shocked him with a taser after knocking him to the ground and dragging him to their station.
He died as a result of the uproar, and the case is currently being investigated at the Bortianor Police Station.
The Police in its statement said “The attention of the Police Service has been drawn to a viral video in which a female who identifies herself as Perpetual Didier alleges that the action of a Police Officer has caused the death of her brother.
The Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) has commenced investigation into the allegation and has contacted Madam Perpetual Didier to assist the investigation.
We would like to assure the public of a thorough investigation into the matter.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
