Netizens have criticised a man believed to be a police officer captured in a viral video engaging in physical exchanges with a driver while the car was still in motion.
The incident was captured by a passenger who was in the back seat and expressed fear for her safety due to the commotion in the car.
The video circulating on social media on Friday, October 16, 2026, showed the officer and the driver struggling inside the vehicle as the passenger repeatedly cried out in fear.
“Please, I'm in the car, oh my God,” the passenger is heard shouting as the confrontation unfolds.
According to the account accompanying the video, the incident occurred when the police officer attempted to arrest the driver, who allegedly resisted and refused to cooperate.
The confrontation, which reportedly took place while the vehicle was still moving, has sparked concerns about the safety of passengers and the conduct of law enforcement officers during arrests.
Several social media users have reacted to the footage, with some questioning why the confrontation was allowed to escalate while an innocent passenger was in the vehicle.
One user, identified as STYLYR, wrote: “Them dey play with your life you dey there dey record.”
Another user questioned the Ghana Police Service's conduct, suggesting that the confrontation was over GH¢50.
“All this nonsense just because of 50 cedis o this our police service when,” the user wrote.
A third user, identified as BIG STORMZY, also questioned the recruitment standards of the police service, writing: “What kind of people is the Ghana Police Service recruiting of late?”
The incident has renewed discussions on social media about police conduct and the handling of arrests.
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A passenger in a ride-hailing vehicle has raised safety concerns after a police officer and the driver nearly engaged in a physical confrontation while the car was in motion.
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) October 16, 2026
The incident reportedly occurred when the officer attempted to arrest the driver, who resisted and refused to cooperate, leaving the passenger fearing for her safety.
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