The Ghana Police Service has interdicted seven of its personnel following an alleged extortion incident involving a patrol team in Accra.
According to reports, the officers are accused of allegedly demanding money from a member of the public and compelling the victim to withdraw cash from an ATM for them. The incident has triggered an internal investigation by the Police Service.
The seven officers have reportedly been interdicted to allow investigations into the allegations to proceed. Authorities are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine whether the officers breached police regulations or committed any offence.
The development has renewed concerns about allegations of misconduct and extortion involving some security personnel. The Police Service has previously stressed the need for officers to uphold professionalism and protect the rights of members of the public.
The case remains under investigation, and the allegations against the officers have not yet been established in court. Further action is expected depending on the outcome of the investigation.
Source: GhanaNsem
