The is being accused of wrongfully arresting and securing the remand of some 'innocent' individuals during their recent crackdown on Democracy Hub protestors over the weekend.
Between Sunday, September 22, and Monday, September 23, 2024, the police arrested over 40 persons for engaging in what they described as acts of lawlessness at the 37 Intersection in Accra during the protest against illegal mining.
However, after presenting some of the suspects before a court on Tuesday, the police are being accused of rounding up individuals who were not participants in the protest and putting them before the court.
The police are also accused of grossly violating the rights of the arrested individuals, including refusing them access to their families, legal counsels, and basic necessities such as food.