Accra, Oct. 20, GNA—The Police have denied the allegations that they have beaten up Oliver Barker-Vormawor, one of the convenors of the Democracy Hub, who was arrested during a protest.
“The Ghana Police Service wishes to state that report circulating in the media space that the Police have beaten Oliver Barker-Vormawor is false and baseless. This is yet another attempt by the accused person and his cohort to court public sympathy,” a statement from the Police said.
The Police, therefore, urged the public to disregard the allegations.
Meanwhile, the statement said in the case being prosecuted by the Office of the Attorney General, Oliver had been granted bail by the High Court on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in the sum of GH¢ 20,000 with two sureties without justification.
It said several attempts by the Police to get the bail executed had proved futile due to the inability of the accused person to procure sureties.
The statement said on October 19, 2024, the Police had intelligence that the accused was planning to compromise the security of other inmates at the Police Station.
The Police, therefore, decided to transfer him to another cell, but he resisted, after several persuasion.
In the attempt to handcuff him, he sustained minor scratches on his right hand and was then taken to the Hospital, where he was treated and discharged.
The Police assured the public that they would continue to maintain law and order and ensure the protection of all persons, including suspects in custody.
GNA