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Video of police officer ‘slapping’ driver goes viral

 

After much pleading by the driver, the police officer hit him

A video of a police officer assaulting a man alleged to be a commercial driver has gone viral. The video captures the supposed driver running beside the police officer who appeared to be speeding off, and begging on his knees at certain points.

Though the distance from which the video was taken makes identification of the police officer difficult, he was wearing a police uniform, with a helmet and was riding a motor bike.

What appears to have raised some concerns is the hit and slaps the driver received from the officer in his bid to obtain mercy from same.

Eyewitnesses in the video also could be heard asking people to intervene, considering the actions of the police officer.

According to the account of Facebook user, Yussuf Bouda who posted the video, the incident happened at the Mallam junction interchange in Accra. Per his narrative, the driver was pleading with the officer after his particulars had been confiscated by same.

Though cannot be independently verified, his post suggested that the said driver had refused to pay bribe as requested by the officer for which reason his documents were seized.

The post has since attracted reactions from some social media users who think the officer’s response to the situation was irresponsible and an abuse of the power he wields as a member of the country’s security force.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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