"Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, whose renowned installations and large-scale sculptures interrogate his home country's civil and material society, has threatened to sue his government after members of its police force allegedly assaulted him."
"According to local news coverage, members of Ghana's Special Operations Team, also known as the 'Black Maria,' allegedly assaulted the well-known artist on March 21, following Eid al-Fitr prayers in Tamale."
"In a March 21 press release, the Ghana Police Service called media reports stating that its Black Maria unit perpetuated the assault 'false.' The agency claimed its officers were not in the region at the time of the assault."
"During a media conference on Tuesday, March 24, Mahama said he would pursue legal action against the Black Maria officers to deter them from carrying out similar assaults around the country."
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama is considering suing the police after allegedly being assaulted by members of the Special Operations Team on March 21. The incident occurred in Tamale after Eid al-Fitr prayers, where Mahama was reportedly attacked while trying to clear traffic. He suffered significant injuries, including the loss of two teeth. The Ghana Police Service denied the allegations, claiming their officers were not present during the incident. Mahama aims to take legal action to prevent future assaults by the police.
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