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The leader of the IGP Special Operations Team, popularly known as “Black Maria,” DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil, has hinted at an upcoming change in the unit’s leadership.
In a video shared with Channel One News, DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil addressed members of the unit while referencing the alleged assault on renowned Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama in Tamale.
The incident, which occurred on March 21, is reported to have involved personnel believed to be part of the Black Maria team. However, DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil’s team has denied any involvement, insisting that its officers were not present at the scene.
The case was subsequently referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau, the internal body responsible for investigating misconduct within the Ghana Police Service.
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In the video cited by Channel One News, DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil indicated that while the unit remains operational, a leadership transition is imminent.
“Today, we are going to move on with the IGP’s special operations because it is still in existence but there’s going to be a change in the leadership. The leadership that is coming is still going to be the leadership that is going to work for the IGP.
“I believe the total support that I had from you, whoever that is going to come to take over from me, everyone will join hands and make sure we keep this country safe irrespective of whatever reservations we have,” he said.
