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The Ghana Police Service has officially arrested and interdicted General Corporal Robert Koranteng following the tragic death of 23-year-old Ivan Baidoo on the Tema Motorway. The incident, which occurred on August 27, 2026, has sparked significant public concern regarding police conduct and safety on one of the country's most critical arterial roads. The swift action by the police administration to remove the officer from active duty signals a commitment to institutional accountability and serves as an immediate response to the growing public outcry surrounding the case. Investigations into the circumstances of Baidoo's death were significantly accelerated after a video documenting the incident went viral across various social media platforms. In response to the visual evidence, the Homicide Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been tasked with leading a comprehensive probe into the criminal aspects of the encounter. Simultaneously, the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) is conducting a rigorous internal review of Corporal Koranteng’s conduct to determine if established protocols were breached during the events that led to the young man's passing. The police administration has issued a formal assurance to the public that the investigation will be conducted with the utmost transparency and professional integrity. As the Homicide Unit continues to gather forensic evidence and witness statements, the final outcome of these proceedings will dictate the subsequent legal and disciplinary actions taken against the officer involved. This case highlights the ongoing tension regarding police-civilian interactions in Ghana and underscores the critical role of digital evidence in ensuring institutional oversight in the modern era.