Police refute detention of officers over Judge's traffic offence arrest

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has refuted widespread media reports alleging that four police officers were detained for arresting a judge over a traffic offence.

According to Superintendent Joseph Benefo Darkwah, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the CID, the reports are not only false but entirely without merit.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 23, 2025, Superintendent Darkwah clarified that the CID had, on April 7, 2025, received a formal petition from a Circuit Court judge.

The judge alleged that on December 13, 2024, four officers from the Adenta Divisional Police Command, led by Inspector Godwin Dey, harassed her, assaulted her court clerk, and wrongfully towed her vehicle from the frontage of the Adenta Court Complex to the Adenta Police Station.

The judge further claimed that her initial complaint lodged with the Adenta Divisional Command had gone unanswered.

"The CID commenced investigations into the petition and invited three officers—Inspector Francis Adjei (No. 53349), General Sergeant Dasebre Oti Boateng (No. 53852), and General Corporal Jonah Ajubulisa—to the CID Headquarters to give their account of events," Superintendent Darkwah noted.

He emphasized that the officers were not detained at any point during the process.

“After giving their statements, they were allowed to leave immediately,” he stated.

Superintendent Darkwah urged the public to disregard the media reports suggesting otherwise, stressing that they are false and unfounded.

He further assured that the Police Administration remains committed to upholding due process and ensuring accountability.

"While we will always stand by officers who act within the bounds of the law, we will not hesitate to investigate any alleged misconduct and take appropriate action," he added.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith