District Coordinating Director Deflates Taxi Driver's Tyres Over Traffic Violation
- District Coordinating Director, Aaron Otoo, clashed with a taxi driver after a traffic violation, leading him to deflate the vehicle's tyres
- A video surfaced on Twitter, showing Otoo and district officials attempting to forcibly take the driver's keys, sparking online debate
- Social media users expressed mixed reactions, with some supporting the officials and others criticising their handling of things
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A recent confrontation unfolded between Denkyembour District Coordinating Director, Aaron Otoo, and a taxi driver after the latter committed a traffic violation.
Director Otoo, along with other district officers, allegedly deflated the taxi’s tyres and attempted to seize the driver’s car keys in response to a one-way lane violation.
Source: Twitter
According to reports, the officials spotted the taxi in an illegal one-way lane and instructed the driver to reverse. However, the driver, instead of complying, tried to outsmart the officials.
He chose to park nearby and wait for the officials to leave before continuing. His stubbornness reportedly led the officials to deflate the vehicle’s tyres and attempt to seize the car keys.
In a video that has since gone viral on Twitter, Otoo, seen alongside other district officials, was captured attempting to take the keys from the driver’s hands forcefully.
Despite his resistance, the driver eventually let go of the keys and had his tyres let down. The scuffle then escalated as both parties struggled, with the driver trying to retain control of the keys.
The video of the officials' scuffle with the taxi driver is below.
Onlookers could be heard in the background as tensions rose, but no police officials' presence was noted at the scene.
The incident has sparked heated discussions online, with several users commenting on the nature of the altercation.
Reactions to district officers' clash with driver
The video, which quickly gained traction on Twitter, has generated widespread reactions. Many social media users have expressed their opinions.
Source: Twitter
Some criticised the actions of the district officials, while others defended the officials’ decision to take action against the non-compliant driver. Some of the reactions are listed below:
@Nanaezze wrote:
"District officials should have rather called the police MTTD to deal with the driver simple. As that's not their mandate."
@Makavelli_0 commented:
"It is good that the Coordinating Director took the key from him, in Denkyembour District the drivers don’t respect any rules there."
@Nje_baby commented
"One way the State can earn very easy and quick money to help develop our country is to invest in ways to find lots of the indisciplined drivers on our roads. I don’t trust the police to return any fines so maybe an instant payment system that goes directly to the government."
@dino_kwame commented:
"😂🤣😂😂🤣 this is an abuse period!!! Both parties are wrong. You either you fine him or arrest him. You have no power to deflate anyone tire or take their car key. These guys are abusing the power! They are need to be fired period!!!!"
Youth protest police harassment after Richlove's death
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that some youths in Wiamoase, Ashanti Region, have voiced concerns over alleged police harassment following the death of 19-year-old Richlove. The young woman’s burial led to clashes between rival youth groups, resulting in deaths and injuries.
Since the violence, police patrols from Mampong have allegedly been extorting money and unlawfully arresting people in the area. One youth claimed that officers recently took GH¢1,000 from four men they arrested without cause, urging local leaders and police officials to intervene.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
