Ghana Police Denies Beating Oliver Barker-Vormawor
Ghana Police Denies Beating Oliver Barker-Vormawor
- Police deny beating Oliver Barker-Vormawor
- The police have been unable to secure his release
- The police reiterated their commitment to maintaining law and order
The Ghana Police Service has refuted media reports claiming that they assaulted Oliver Barker-Vormawor. In a press release issued on October 20, the police dismissed these allegations as an attempt by the accused person and his associates to gain public sympathy.
The police also clarified that Barker-Vormawor was granted bail by the High Court on October 16, 2024, in the sum of Twenty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢20,000) with two sureties.
However, the police have been unable to secure his release due to his inability to provide the required sureties.
On October 19, 2024, the police received intelligence that Barker-Vormawor was planning to compromise the security of other inmates and the police station. To ensure the safety of all, the police decided to transfer him to another cell.
However, he resisted the transfer, and in the ensuing struggle, sustained minor scratches on his right hand. He was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment and was subsequently discharged.
The police reiterated their commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring the protection of all individuals, including suspects in their custody.
They urged the public to disregard the false allegations made against the police and to rely on official statements for accurate information.
