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Democracy Hub demo: Police deny beating Barker – Vormawor

By Eric Mensah-Ayettey
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Ghanaians

Oliver Barker-Vormawor was arrested and granted bail

The Ghana Police Service has denied reports circulating in the media space that they have beaten Oliver Barker-Vormawor is.

This is contained in a press release issued on October 20.

“This is yet another attempt by the accused person and his cohort to court public sympathy. We, therefore, urge the public to disregard it,” the Police urged.

“Meanwhile, in the case being prosecuted by the Office of the Attorney -General, the accused person was granted bail by the High Court on Wednesday, 16th October 2024, in the sum of Twenty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢ 20,000) with two sureties without justification,” the Police said.

They added that, “Several attempts by the Police to get the bail executed have proved futile due to the inability of the accused person to procure sureties.

On 19th October 2024, the Police had intelligence that the accused was planning to compromise the security of other inmates and 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. He was then taken to the Hospital, where he was treated and discharged.”

The Police assured the public that, “we will continue to maintain law and order, and ensure the protection of all persons including suspects in our custody.”

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With over twenty-five (25) years working experience in the practice of journalism, Eric Mensah-Ayettey serves as News Editor for 3News. He is also a published author.

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