The Ghana Prison Service (GPS) has established a committee to examine claims brought forward by two former inmates against certain personnel at the Nsawam Medium Security Prisons.
In a statement released and signed by Superintendent Yaa Prempeh Sifah, Acting Chief Public Relations Officer of the GPS, it was emphasized that the service will not provide protection to any officer proven to be involved in any of the allegations. Any behavior conflicting with the Service’s established rules and regulations will be addressed in an appropriate manner.
It emphasized that the Service valued its integrity and reputation and would not tolerate actions that harmed its image.
The statement said the Service was committed to safe custody, humane treatment, reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of inmates to make them responsible, productive, and law-abiding to ensure public safety.