Ibrahim Mahama, the founder of the Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art (SCCA), Red Clay Studio, and Nkrumah Voli-ni in Tamale, is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital following an alleged assault by a police unit.
According to Mr. Mahama, the incident involved operatives from the Inspector General of Police’s (IGP) special operations team, commonly referred to as Black Maria.
He detailed the encounter, stating that the officers forcibly entered a bus he was in, compelled him to unlock his phone, and deleted its contents.
“From the beginning to the end, everything was an assault,” Mr. Mahama alleged, describing the incident as a gross abuse of his rights.
The Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf Mboridiba, has condemned the act, emphasizing that the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) will not tolerate such lawlessness.
While stating that the police command had no knowledge of a Black Maria team operating in the region, he assured that the matter would be thoroughly investigated.
“We cannot tolerate this kind of lawlessness in the region and anyone found culpable will be dealt with,” Mr. Mboridiba stated. He further noted Mr. Mahama’s status as a diplomat, adding that “an attack on him won’t be tolerated.”
The regional police command has since launched an investigation into the incident.
ALSO READ:
Obra Show: Trained teacher falls prey to money ritualist, exchanges GH₵13,000…
Kasoa bank fraud: Suspects nabbed months after unauthorised withdrawals
