The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has sighted some media reports falsely claiming that some Police officers were detained for arresting a judge for a traffic offence.
We wish to categorically state that the claim is not just false but is baseless and without merit.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) On 7th April 2025, received a petition from a Circuit Court Judge to the effect that, on 13th December 2024, four officers of the Adenta Divisional Police Command, led by Inspector Godwin Dey, had harassed her, assaulted her court clerk and wrongfully towed her vehicle from the frontage of the Adenta Court Complex to the Adenta Police station.
She further noted that though a formal complaint was lodged at the Adenta Divisional Command she had not yet received a response.
The CID subsequently commenced investigation into the complainant and as part of the investigation, the following officers: Inspector Godwin Dey, Inspector Francis Adjei, No.53349 G/Sgt Dasebre Oti Boateng, No.53852 G/Cpl Jonah Ajubulisa were identified and invited to the CID headquarters and given the opportunity to tell their side of the story.
They left the CID headquarters immediately after their statements were taken.
At no point were the officers detained as has been falsely reported.
We therefore urge the public to disregard the publication and treat it as false and without any basis.
The Police Administration will continue with the investigation into the case in line with laid
down procedures.
We would like to assure the general public that, whereas the Police Administration will stand-by its officers who follow the rules in the discharge of their lawful duties, any reported incidents of misconduct by officers towards members of the public will be promptly investigated and the necessary actions taken.
By: Odeefuo Kwasi Berchie
