The Minister for National Security, Albert Kan-Dapaah has described the conduct of the Director of Operations at the Ministry, Lt. Colonel Frank Agyeman, and three (3) police officers on Citi Fm Journalist, Caleb Kudah on May 11, 2021, as inappropriate.
According to him, the conduct also contravenes the Ministry's standard operating procedures.
In a statement sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, he said "An investigation Committee was set up by the National Security to investigate a report of the arrest of Mr. Caleb Kudah of Citi FM on May 11, 2021. The Committee established that the conduct of Lieutenant Colonel Frank Agyeman (Director of Operations) and some police officers at the Ministry on the said day was inappropriate and contravened the Ministry's standard operating procedures"
He also added the Journalist's unauthorized entry into the premises of the Ministry of National Security was unlawful.
The statement further revealed that the secondment of Lieutenant Colonel Frank Agyeman (Director of Operations) at the Ministry has been reversed.
It added that the officer is to report to the Chief of Defence Staff for further investigation and appropriate action.
"The three (3) police officers involved have been withdrawn and are to report to the Ghana Police Service for investigation and disciplinary action"
The National Security assured the general public and particularly all media practitioners that the Ministry will expeditiously investigate any complaints against any personnel of its agencies.
Below is a copy of the release:
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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