A video circulating online has sparked reactions after a military officer was seen allegedly using a taser on a handcuffed young man who had reportedly been found inside a parked car in Kumasi.
According to reports, the young man was accused of entering the vehicle under suspicious circumstances. During the encounter, the officer allegedly attempted to get him to confess, leading to the use of a taser and pepper spray.
Despite the treatment, the young man reportedly maintained his explanation that he only entered the vehicle to make a phone call and denied any wrongdoing.
The footage shows the man restrained near the vehicle while the incident unfolds, with the action of the officer generating discussions about the appropriate handling of suspects and the use of force during investigations.
Some social media users have raised concerns about the treatment of individuals in custody, while others are calling for more details to emerge to establish exactly what happened before the confrontation.
Watch the video HERE.
