Notable Ghanaian visual artist Ibrahim Mahama is presently in discussions with the Police Management Board as enquiries deepen regarding allegations of his assault by police officers.
The purported incident reportedly took place on March 21. It allegedly involved a group thought to be associated with the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team, commonly known as the “Black Maria”.
Nevertheless, the team, under the leadership of Abdul Bawa Jalil, has refuted any connection to the alleged assault, asserting that its members were not involved in the incident.
In light of the allegations, the issue has been forwarded to the Police Professional Standards Bureau, the internal entity tasked with investigating misconduct within the Ghana Police Service.
To aid in establishing the facts and ensuring accountability, the Inspector-General of Police has summoned both Ibrahim Mahama and the Northern Regional Police Commander to Accra to contribute to the ongoing inquiries.
This high-level interaction with the Police Management Board is expected to shed further light on the circumstances surrounding the incident, as authorities seek to ascertain the truth of the claims and any possible misconduct.
The case has garnered considerable public interest, with demands for a transparent investigation and accountability, especially given the artist’s prominence and the gravity of the allegations.
Police officials have stated that updates will be shared as the investigation advances.
