Minister of the Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, has directed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to conduct a thorough investigation into how civilians gained access to an arrested person and allegedly assaulted him while in police custody.
The directive follows the circulation of a viral video showing a handcuffed man being assaulted at the Police Headquarters in Accra.
In a statement issued by his Press Secretary and Spokesperson, Julius Kwame Anthony, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Minister instructed the IGP to establish the circumstances that led to the breach of custody.
The IGP has also been tasked with identifying any police officers who may have facilitated, permitted or condoned the incident and taking appropriate disciplinary action against those found culpable.
Mr Muntaka further directed the Police Service to identify, arrest and investigate all civilians involved in the alleged assault in accordance with the law.
He also ordered that supervising officers responsible for the custody and security of the persons involved be queried over the incident.
“The minister further directs the police to deal with the persons arrested in connection with the preceding incidents strictly in accordance with the law and without fear or favour,” the statement said.
The directive comes after a video emerged showing Muslim cleric Sibamay Zakaria allegedly slapping Apostle Daniel Junior Yaw Adjei while the latter was handcuffed at the Police Headquarters.
Apostle Adjei had reportedly been arrested by the Police Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team over alleged derogatory and offensive comments about Prophet Mohammed in a social media video.
The Ghana Police Service subsequently condemned the alleged assault and launched a manhunt for those involved.
Zakaria was later arrested and is currently assisting the Police with investigations. He is expected to be processed before court after the completion of the necessary investigative procedures.
The Interior Minister’s directive is expected to establish how the breach of police custody occurred and determine whether any officers failed in their responsibilities.
The Minister for the Interior has directed the Inspector-General of Police to:
1. Investigate the circumstances under which civilians gained access to the arrested person and identify any police personnel who may have facilitated, permitted or acquiesced in the breach of…
— Julius Kwame Anthony 𓃵 (@fatheranthoni) August 13, 2026
