CHORO-PADOH KWANIMBI HAMZA vs. INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE AND ATTORNEY GENERAL

PROF. MENSA-BONSU (MRS.) JSC:- 1. This case arose out of the conduct of disciplinary proceedings within the Ghana Police Service. Facts and background 2. The plaintiff/appellant (hereinafter ‘plaintiff’), was a General Constable on duty as Counter NCO at Wa Central Police Station on 21st March 2011 on the 10.00 pm – 6.00 am shift. He took over duty with one female Station Orderly. According to him, at the time he took over duty there was one female remand prisoner behind the counter, sixteen (16) remand prisoners and ten (10) suspects in cells. 3. At about 2.10am on 22nd March 2011, the inmates successfully opened the cell gates and five of them escaped. Two were later re-captured with the help of some people. 4. The Regional Disciplinary Board of Upper West Region instituted proceedings under Regulation 4 (3) of Police Service (Disciplinary Proceedings) Regulations 1974 (L.I. 993).The officer nominated to conduct a formal inquiry into the respondent’s conduct made fin...