The Minister for the Interior has directed the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the assault of an arrested suspect after civilians allegedly gained access to him while in custody.
The directive follows the arrest of Sibamay Zakaria, who was captured in a viral video assaulting the suspect. Zakaria is currently in police custody assisting with investigations and is expected to be put before the court.
According to a Facebook post by Interior Ministry Press Secretary, Julius Kwame Anthony, the Minister has ordered the police to establish how the civilians gained access to the arrested person and identify any police personnel who may have facilitated, permitted or acquiesced in the breach of custody.
Officers found culpable are to face appropriate disciplinary action, while supervising officers directly responsible for the custody and supervision of the persons involved are also to be queried.
The IGP has further been directed to identify, arrest and investigate the civilians involved in the assault in accordance with the law.
The Police Professional Standards Bureau is also investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Interior Minister has directed that all persons arrested in connection with the incident be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law, without fear or favour.
