A serving police officer has made explosive allegations of misconduct within parts of the Ghana Police Service, claiming that ammunition is being sold to armed robbers who allegedly use it to attack civilians and even police personnel.
General Lance Corporal Nicholas Ohene Ampong Kissi made the allegations in videos shared on social media by Crime Check TV, pointing specifically to alleged activities around the Mataheko and Odorkor police barracks in Accra.
The officer further alleged that hardened criminals had gained significant influence around the two barracks and claimed he was physically assaulted after attempting to raise concerns about the alleged activities.
He has consequently appealed directly to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno to launch an investigation into the claims and establish the facts.
“At Mataheko Police Barracks and Odorkor Police Barracks, the current station officer is selling ammunition to armed robbers to go and kill their own police officers and attack civilians,” he alleged.
“At Odorkor Police Barracks, hardened criminals have taken over the place and two of them came and assaulted me. One slapped me twice,” he further claimed.
General Lance Corporal Kissi said he had gathered intelligence about alleged criminal activities within the area and suggested that his attempt to expose the situation resulted in the alleged attack against him.
“I had intelligence that they were operating around the area and as a result, I was attacked. So, if the IGP gets this video, investigate this matter,” he said.
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In another part of the footage, the officer was seen at a police hospital displaying what appeared to be a medical report bearing the Ghana Police Service logo, which he presented in support of his claim that he had been assaulted.
The allegations are serious and, if investigated, could raise significant questions about ammunition control, security at police facilities and possible criminal infiltration.
However, the claims remain allegations, and no evidence establishing that ammunition was actually sold to armed robbers was presented in the material cited. The officers and individuals accused are also entitled to respond to the allegations.
