COP Donkor assures of impartial inquiry into Ibrahim Mahama's assault case

Director General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service (GPS), Lydia Yaako Donkor, has confirmed that the Service is conducting a comprehensive investigation into the Tamale incident involving artist Ibrahim Mahama stating that no stones will be left unturned.

Speaking on Starr FM on Thursday March 26, 2026, Donkor stated that the matter has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department to ensure an impartial and professional inquiry.

“The family of Ibrahim Mahama and his delegation met with the Inspector General of Police and the Police Management Board, and the IGP has directed that the case should be transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for a thorough investigation,” she said.

She explained that both her department and the Director-General of the Police Professional Standards Bureau will take over the investigation.

“The investigation is ongoing, and we believe that at the end of the day, everybody will be briefed on the results of that investigation,” Donkor added.

Quizzed on the progress of the case, she stated that she could not speak directly to the facts of the case yet.

“We are just about to take over the case, but the assurance is that it’s not a matter that we are going to downplay. The IGP has shown commitment by inviting the victim,” she noted.

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Donkor also addressed concerns about whether the case was receiving special attention because Ibrahim Mahama is a high-profile figure.

She explained that the transfer of cases to headquarters depends on the complexity and level of investigation required, not the status of the victim.

“It happens sometimes. It’s all within the purview of the IGP, depending on the levels of the investigations. Across the country, we have competent officers at every region, district, and division capable of handling investigations,” she said.

She further clarified that in cases requiring extra expertise or resources, it is standard procedure to transfer matters to the headquarters.

“We do our best to treat cases fairly, justly, and equally,” COP Donkor stressed.

Addressing public concerns about high-profile cases receiving widespread publicity and later being dropped, she emphasised the commitment of the Service to transparency.

“We handle cases professionally, and no case is left unchecked, irrespective of the person involved,” she added.

The Tamale incident involving Ibrahim Mahama has sparked widespread attention, with calls for a transparent and timely investigation.

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