Dadease Police brutality victim recounts how he was hanged, beaten with machete after being dragged
in a shocking incident of police brutality, a young man in Dadease, located in the Sekyere Kumawu District of the Ashanti region, has come forward to recount his harrowing experience following his arrest. The incident, captured on a viral video on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, showed the suspect (now turned victim) allegedly resisting arrest, leading the police officer to tie a belt around his neck, drag him on the floor, and transport him to the police station using a tricycle.
The distressing video has triggered widespread condemnation from the public, prompting the police administration to take swift action by interdicting the officer involved in the incident. They have reassured the victim’s family that a thorough investigation into the matter will be conducted to ensure justice is served.
In an interview with Citi FM, the victim, bearing visible marks on his body, made serious allegations against the police, detailing the abuse he suffered after arriving at the police station. He claimed that officers hanged, tasered, and subjected him to beatings with a machete. He courageously shared, “The police officer tried arresting me, and I told him to leave me alone since I had not done anything wrong. He tied a belt around my neck and dragged me on the floor. Upon arriving at the police station, they handcuffed me and hit me with a machete multiple times. They hanged me at the police station. They later took me to Kumawu police station and subsequently to the Mampong police command yesterday, where the officer who beat me was also detained. After taking me to the hospital, I have now been granted bail.”
When questioned about the reason for his arrest, the victim explained that the accusation stemmed from an incident involving him taking iron rods from his master. However, when confronted about the matter a month ago, his master cautioned him not to repeat such actions, and the issue seemed resolved. The victim expressed confusion, saying, “So I don’t know why I was arrested again this time around.”
Following intervention by the Inspector General of Police, the victim has been taken to the hospital for medical attention and subsequently granted bail on Friday afternoon.
The young man finds himself in a complex situation, as he is both a victim and a suspect, facing accusations of stealing iron rods and a car battery. The police have responded to the public outcry by issuing a statement confirming the interdiction of the officer involved in the incident. They have pledged to conduct a thorough investigation to address the matter properly and uphold the principles of justice and accountability.