The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for a man captured on video allegedly assaulting a suspect, following the circulation of footage that spread rapidly across social media platforms.
In a statement posted to its official Facebook page, the law enforcement agency said it had taken immediate note of the incident and was working to identify and apprehend the individual seen in the recording. The service strongly condemned the assault and pledged to intensify efforts to ensure the man is arrested and brought before a court of law.
The video shows a man physically attacking a person described by police as a suspect. Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the individual carrying out the assault, the location where it occurred, or the circumstances that led to the confrontation. The police statement confirmed that investigations are underway to establish the full facts and determine the responsibility of everyone involved.
“The circumstances surrounding the incident is also being investigated,” the service said, adding that “all persons found culpable will be taken through the due process of the law.”
The case has drawn public attention to concerns about extrajudicial violence and the treatment of individuals in custody or under suspicion. While the police have not indicated whether the assailant is a law enforcement officer or a civilian, the commitment to a transparent investigation marks a notable response to viral evidence of potential abuse.
Rights advocates have long called for accountability in cases where suspects are subjected to violence before due process. The police assurance that all culpable parties will face legal proceedings will be tested by the thoroughness and speed of the ongoing inquiry.
As the search continues, the service has urged the public to cooperate with investigators and provide any information that may assist in identifying the man in the video. The outcome of this case could signal how seriously Ghana’s institutions treat allegations of unlawful force, particularly when documented and amplified through digital channels.
