The rifles and the ammunition had been issued to officers as part of operation calm life.

The auditors had inspected the armoury at the Tamale station and found that five AK-47 rifles and 100 rounds of ammunition could not be accounted for.

These arms and ammunition issued out to officers for operation calm life duties had not been returned.

There was also no available information as to the whereabouts of these rifles.

The armourer had told auditors that management had referred the case to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for investigation.

However, as at the time of the audit in August 2020, the CID could not provide the audit team with the status of the investigation being carried out to ensure the successful retrieval of the rifles.

The auditors directed the regional police administration to conduct an urgent and thorough investigation and mete out sanctions where appropriate.

The Police Administration, in a press statement, added that their interdiction for unprofessional conduct took immediate effect Tuesday, September 21.

The four officers were assigned to assist NEDC/VRA officials to arrest some persons allegedly involved in illegal power connection.

They, however, used force and assaulted some of the residents before arresting them, a viral video captured.

Consequently, the interdicted officers will face a Service Inquiry, subject to the regulations of the Ghana Police Service.

The police added that processes have commenced to identify the victims for the necessary medical assessment and assistance as well as render an apology to the victims.

Read attached press statement below: