The Ghana Police Service has confirmed a road traffic accident involving police vehicles driving in the opposite lane in the Ridge area of Accra on Wednesday. According to the police, the incident occurred when the vehicles, which included SV No. 115 and one other vehicle from the National Protection Unit (NPU), collided with a motorcycle ridden by a civilian. The police have denied a suggestion that the crash victim was abandoned and not taken to hospital.
The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team of the Ghana Police Service has stated that the victim was taken to Ridge Hospital for medical attention immediately after the accident. The team was responding to a Facebook post by journalist Umaru Sanda Amadu, who claimed that the police had failed to convey the motorist to the hospital. The police explained that the officers involved were on "an important assignment" and that the assigned service driver quickly conveyed the victim to the hospital.
The accident occurred at the National Theatre area of Ridge, and preliminary enquiries indicate that the police driver acted swiftly to get the victim medical attention. The victim subsequently confirmed that he had received medical treatment from Ridge Hospital and was discharged. The police also stated that they settled all the victim's medical bills and that he continued to take his prescribed medication while recovering at home.
Umaru Sanda Amadu's Facebook post claimed that he witnessed the accident and was concerned that the police did not act quickly enough to get the victim to hospital. He stated that the police cars were driving against oncoming traffic and that one of the vehicles hit the motorbike, sending the rider unconscious to the ground. Amadu claimed that the police men gathered around the victim but did not act quickly to get him medical attention.
The police have stated that the case is under investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident and to determine whether any additional action is required. The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team's response was aimed at addressing concerns raised by Amadu's post and to provide clarity on the police's actions. The team emphasized that the police acted swiftly to get the victim medical attention.
The incident has raised questions about police response to emergencies and the protocol for handling accidents involving police vehicles. The police have assured the public that they are taking the matter seriously and will investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. The victim's condition and the police's response to the accident have been the subject of public concern.
The police have urged the public to be assured that they are committed to transparency and accountability. The incident is under investigation, and the police will provide updates as necessary. The police have also expressed appreciation for the public's concern and willingness to engage with the police on matters of public interest.
Key points
- The police have confirmed a road traffic accident involving vehicles driving in the opposite lane in Accra's Ridge area.
- The police have denied abandoning the victim, stating that they took him to Ridge Hospital for medical attention.
- The incident is under investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident.
