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Ghana police suspend officers who attacked journalists (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News April 5, 2019

Police officers involved in an altercation with journalists following a minor road accident have been suspended while an investigation is carried out. MFWA are encouraged by the action taken by the Ghana Police Service to improve the relationship between the media and the police.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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