The Ghana Police Service has arrested Sibamay Zakaria following the circulation of a viral video that captured him assaulting a suspect.
The footage, which spread rapidly across social media platforms, showed the alleged attack and triggered widespread public outrage and calls for accountability.
According to police sources, Zakaria was promptly taken into custody after the video came to light. He is currently assisting investigators with their inquiries into the incident.
Authorities have confirmed that once the necessary investigative processes are completed, he will be formally charged and presented before a court of competent jurisdiction to face the appropriate legal consequences.
In a parallel move, the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) has launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault. The Bureau is examining the conduct of all individuals who may have been involved or present during the incident.
Officials have stated that any person found to have breached professional standards or engaged in misconduct will be subjected to the full range of disciplinary procedures available under police regulations. These measures could include internal hearings, sanctions, or further referrals depending on the findings.
The Ghana Police Service has emphasised its commitment to upholding the rule of law and maintaining public trust. It reiterated that no officer or individual associated with the Service is above accountability, and that incidents of this nature will be handled with transparency and firmness.
The dual-track approach—criminal investigation of the suspect alongside an internal professional standards probe—underscores the Service’s determination to address both the immediate offence and any broader issues of conduct that the viral video may have exposed.
Further updates are expected as the investigations progress and the matter moves toward formal court proceedings.
