A man in his mid-20s has been assaulted mercilessly by a group of policemen.
In a video circulating on social media, the victim is seen in a torn yellow shirt with his hands cuffed behind his back as several police officers take turns to assault him.
At one point, a heavily built man in a police uniform used a broom to whip the back of his ears as he was pinned down on the floor by another officer.
Every strike by the cop with the broom made a swish sound as the other officers encouraged the assault.
A man dressed in mufti used his knee to hit the victim’s face as he was made to sit on the floor barefooted.
The suspect fell prostate as the assault continued, and he was helped back to the position by the men after every tumble.
“This guy is notorious; he has been stabbing people around. …foolish boy,” they said in Twi.
According to Starr FM, the incident happened at Akyem Abomosu in the Eastern Region.
The suspect, identified as Olentei, was arrested two weeks ago after attacking the family of a Pentecost Pastor at Akyem Abomosu Community.
He has reportedly been on the police wanted list for multiple alleged crimes, including robbery, stabbing, and prison custody escape.
The suspect is standing trial in court.
Meanwhile, the local police have been criticised for the manner in which they handled the suspect.
Abuse of suspects in custody has been topical in recent times following the alleged assault of Citi FM’s Caleb Kudah after his arrest by National Security operatives.
The Ministry of National Security criticised its operatives and said the officers violated standard procedure.
Subsequently, four officers were sacked, including the Director of Operation at the National Security, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Agyeman.
Lt Col Agyeman was to report to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) while three police officers were to submit themselves to the Ghana Police Service for disciplinary action/.
However, Lt Col Agyeman got a reward instead of punishment.
He was placed in charge as the Commander of the 64 Infantry Regiment.
