An officer of the Ghana Immigration Service, identified as Richard Kwabena Mensah Kwafo, has come under public scrutiny after a disturbing video emerged showing him physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Dorothy Laryea.
The incident, which has since gone viral on social media, shows the officer mercilessly attacking Ms. Laryea, with heavy blows directed at her face and upper body.
The video has sparked widespread outrage, with many Ghanaians calling for immediate action by the authorities.
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Speaking to local media, Ms. Laryea revealed that she had suffered continuous emotional and physical abuse during her relationship with the officer.
She explained that despite ending the relationship for her own safety, the abuse has persisted, culminating in the violent assault caught on camera.
“This is not the first time,” she said. “I’ve been enduring this for a long time. I broke up with him to protect myself, but he keeps coming after me. I’ve lived in fear.”
The Ghana Immigration Service is yet to release an official statement on the matter, but there are growing calls for the service to suspend the officer and open a full investigation.
Human rights groups and gender advocates are urging law enforcement agencies to ensure justice is served and to take stronger action against gender-based violence, especially when committed by officers in uniform.
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The Ghana Police Service has reportedly begun investigations into the incident.