Police investigate alleged assault on Artist Ibrahim Mahama in Tamale

The Northern Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into an alleged assault involving renowned Ghanaian visual artist, Ibrahim Mahama, reportedly carried out by some police officers in Tamale.

According to a statement issued by the Regional Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector Luckman Niendow Alhassan, the Command has taken serious notice of the incident and has commenced a full-scale probe to establish the facts surrounding the matter.

The Police assured the public that updates on the progress of the investigation will be communicated in due course, urging calm and cooperation as inquiries continue.

Meanwhile, the Command has refuted claims circulating in sections of the media that the Special Operations Team, popularly known as the “Black Maria,” was involved in the alleged assault.

It clarified that the unit had already been withdrawn from the Northern Region by the Inspector-General of Police on March 5, 2026, and could therefore not have played any role in the incident.

The Police reiterated their commitment to professionalism and accountability, stressing that any officer found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the law.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith