Security analyst Adib Saani has described the clash between the Police and Soldiers in Accra Central this week as reckless and unprofessional.
He believes that such unprofessional behaviour should not be tolerated.
“What happened was out of the ordinary. It was unusual. It is extremely dangerous to our democracy. It could have gotten worse, and people could have died as a result. I watched the video and was astounded by what occurred. Several people have recently complained about the military’s behaviour. They appear to be taking over the job of the Police Service.”
According to eyewitnesses, the clash started when some military officers in an official military vehicle allegedly chased and attacked a plain-clothes police officer on a motorcycle following an alleged traffic infraction by the police officer.
The details also suggest that despite several pleas from the police officer and identifying himself as an Inspector in an attempt to deter the attack, the soldiers continued to beat him.
Adib Saani told Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm that “the soldiers are now providing escort services for high-profile personalities, and soldiers are now engaging in operations to arrest criminals and also providing guard duties for money services.” These are also responsibilities of the Ghana Police Service. We are gradually compromising military operations and assimilating them into civilian life. That is dangerous for us”.
He said it was irresponsible and criminal for the soldier to have assaulted the Police officer.
He added it is even criminal to assault anyone, irrespective of who they are.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
