Ablekuma North chaos: Police Officer who assaulted Journalist facing criminal charges

The interdicted police officer captured on video assaulting a journalist during the recent Ablekuma North rerun is currently facing criminal assault charges, the Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed.

In a press release issued on Thursday, July 17, 2025, the police stated that they are reviewing multiple videos to identify all individuals involved in the disturbances.

“The Command has progressed to obtain statements from complainants and witnesses to aid in the ongoing investigations,” said Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region.

She added that “vital leads have been gathered”, and arrests are imminent.

The statement stressed that progress was made in obtaining statements from victims and witnesses to support ongoing investigations.

“The command has progressed to obtain statements from complainants and witnesses to aid in the ongoing investigations.

“The Police have also gathered vital leads and wish to assure the public that arrests will be effected soon. Meanwhile, the victims involved in the incidents have been issued with Police Medical Report Forms,” the statement read.

The police are urging the public to cooperate and provide credible information to facilitate the investigations.