A Ghanaian Policeman Receives Applause, Gives Money to Mentally Ill Man at Kasoa
- A police officer in Kasoa sparked mixed reactions after giving money to a mentally challenged man on the street
- Some Ghanaians praised the officer’s kindness, while others questioned the source of the money and sustainability
- The video generated debate about the integrity of Ghanaian police officers, with some linking it to an act of goodwill
A police officer recently caused reactions from Ghanaians over an act of kindness he did to a mentally challenged man at Kasoa.
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In a video spotted online by YEN.com.gh, the police officer was dressed in his uniform and seated on a police motorbike at traffic when the mentally ill man walked up to him.
The mentally unstable man dressed in tattered clothing with no footwear, began to converse with the police officer at a bridge in Kasoa. Some seconds later, the unnamed officer handed the mentally challenged man some money.
The heartfelt moment caught the attention of many Ghanaians on social media, sparking mixed reactions based on the integrity of Ghanaian policemen. Some attacked the generality of the force, saying the yet-to-be-identified policeman would have collected a bribe before the event.
While some have questioned the sustainability of such gestures, others argue that it highlights a human side to law enforcement that is often overshadowed by reports of corruption or abuse of power.
Some netizens who watched the video were lifted in their spirit to appreciate the policeman for his lovely gesture. Watch the lovely video below:
Ghanaians react to policeman's kind gesture
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video of the policeman's kind gesture on X. Some of the comments are below.
@Koti_K3sie said:
"Never gift money to a mentally challenged person (mad person ). Buy them food instead."
@PrePapaPreko wrote:
"I can assure you that the money didn't directly come from the officer's pocket."
@CFCcoldPicz commented:
"The way we discuss our policemen extorting money from drivers is unfair. I confidently say 90%+ of extorted drivers violate the law in some way. Let's treat it as a two-way issue. 👍"
@iamviscous said:
"Aswear he go take this money from one taxi driver. 🤣🤣"
@asaawa_dondo wrote:
"That mad guy is always smoking grass on the pavement at Kasoa."
@Medwenmeho68692 commented:
"The next innocent driver pays for that money. Those Kasoa officers are money extorters, not officers, especially those under the first and second bridge."
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Police orders beggar tied to electric pole
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate police officer sparked controversy after ordering a disabled street beggar in a wheelchair to be restrained to an electricity pole in Buduburam, Kasoa.
The incident, which was caught on camera, went viral online, with viewers debating the officer’s actions.
Commentary in the video suggested that the beggar had ignored previous instructions from the officer, but the incident raised concerns about balancing public order and the beggar’s dignity.
Some defended the officer’s actions as a necessary compromise due to Ghana’s inadequate social welfare system.
Source: YEN.com.gh
