- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has firmly denied media reports suggesting that four police officers were detained for arresting a judge over a traffic-related incident.
In an official statement, the CID described the reports as false, baseless, and without merit.
According to the CID, a petition was received on 7th April 2025 from a Circuit Court Judge alleging that on 13th December 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 noted that although she filed a formal complaint with the Adenta Divisional Command, she had yet to receive a response.
Following standard procedure, the CID launched an investigation into the matter. As part of the inquiry, the following officers were identified and invited to the CID Headquarters to provide their statements:
- Inspector Godwin Dey
- Inspector Francis Adjei
- G/Sgt Dasebre Oti Boateng (No.53349)
- G/Cpl Jonah Ajubulisa (No.53852)
The CID emphasized that the officers were not detained at any point. “They were invited to assist with investigations and left the CID premises immediately after their statements were taken,” the statement clarified.
The Police Administration has urged the public to disregard the misleading media reports, reaffirming its commitment to due process and transparency.
“While the Police Administration will continue to support officers who conduct their duties lawfully and professionally, any allegations of misconduct will be thoroughly investigated and addressed,” the statement concluded.
By Peter Quao Adattor
