The Ghana Police Service has interdicted five officers for acts of misconduct involving the unauthorized use of police uniforms on social media platforms.
In a statement issued and signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Richond Mensah on behalf of the Director-General of Public Affairs on Tuesday, December 16, the affected officers were identified as No. 45545 G/Sgt. Samuel Agbemanyale, No. 50300 G/Cpl. Isaac Mpere, No. 51816 G/Cpl. Samuel Agbo, No. 56563 G/Cpl. Charles Oduro, and No. 14494 PW/Const. Elizabeth Dicka Korkor.
According to the statement, the interdiction follows investigations which established that the officers used their police uniforms for purposes not permitted by the regulations of the Ghana Police Service, particularly on social media.
The officers have subsequently been referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) for further investigations and appropriate disciplinary action in line with established procedures.
The Ghana Police Service reiterated its commitment to maintaining professionalism, discipline, and ethical conduct among its personnel, and cautioned officers against the misuse of official uniforms and insignia, especially on digital platforms.
Read full statement below.
Source: happyghana.com
