Cop arrested, detained for rape

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has ordered that a Police Chief Inspector at the Manso Datano Police Station in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region be arrested, detained and interdicted for allegedly raping a woman.

The story was reported by a Kumasi-based radio station, Nhyira FM.

The Regional Police Command said it has commenced investigation into the matter and any subsequent update will be communicated to the public.

The Command reiterated its stance of not shielding officers who involve themselves in criminality as is the policy of the Inspector General Police and the Police Administration.

The police has advised the victim to report immediately to the Regional Police Headquarters to assist in the investigations.