DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil, who was previously the leader of the IGP’s special operations team (Black Maria), has been removed.
The former leader of the IGP’s special operations team (Black Maria) was removed as investigations continue into an alleged assault case against him and members of the team.
DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil and other members of the Black Maria are being investigated for allegedly assaulting renowned artist Ibrahim Mahama.
Reports suggest a formal handing-over ceremony was held at the National Police Training School, Accra, to mark the change in leadership.
DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil officially handed over command responsibilities to the new Commander, Superintendent Augustine Dawson Amoah.
Meanwhile, Ibrahim Mahama, a Renowned Ghanaian visual artist, has stated he is pursuing justice rather than money in his alleged assault by police officers.
Speaking to the media after the meeting with the Police Management Board (POMAB) on Thursday, March 26, 2026, Ibrahim Mahama stated, “No, we are not looking for compensation. There is no way we are looking for money. Obviously, I don’t need that. It’s not about that. It’s more just about justice”.
“We just want to make sure people understand what transpired that day. Because we are all in the country, we are in a democracy. We want to understand what is happening and see how we can solve it,” he added.
“So that when other people are elsewhere, and things like this happen, at least they are assured that in the country they live in, their matter will be taken seriously and there will be some kind of justice,” he said.
It will be recalled that Ibrahim Mahama was allegedly assaulted by the IGP’s special operations team, also known as Black Maria, in Tamale.
Reports suggest he was beaten for filming the Black Maria team as they unsuccessfully forced their way through a traffic jam while on a mission.
Speaking in an interview, Ibrahim Mahama stated, “They broke into our bus, forced me to open my phone and deleted the pictures. From the beginning to the end, everything was an assault”.
“The Police (Black Maria) team with their sirens tried to pass through the traffic by clearing the way, but were not successful. After several attempts, they began confronting the motorists, which resulted in physical assault on the civilians,” he explained.
“They beat us up and forced my boss Ibrahim Mahama to open his password and delete the videos. They took us to Sakasaka Police Station and beat us up again,” Ibrahim Mahommed further stated.
Following the assault, Ibrahim Mahama and the other injured persons were taken to Habannah Hospital in Tamale for treatment.
The artist lost two of his front teeth as a result of the attack.
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NEW LEADERSHIP FOR IGP’S SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAM
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) April 8, 2026
A formal handing-over ceremony was held at the National Police Training School, Accra, on 7th April 2026 to mark a change in leadership of the IGP Special Operations Team. pic.twitter.com/avFrSTY2Rk