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By Abena RockcliffeWhile the controversy surrounding the murder of Police Corporal Romain Cleto seems to be becoming more contentious, the Force is slated to carry out an extensive in-house investigation into allegations of torture made by 26-year-old Chaka Chase, the man accused of the policeman’s killing.Corporal Cleto was shot dead on the evening of April 27,Nike Cowboys #88 Michael Irvin White 2016 Pro Bowl Mens Stitched NFL Elite Jersey, last, in the vicinity of Regent Street and Avenue of the Republic, in Georgetown. Cleto was heading a mobile patrol at the time of the incident. It has been reported that the rank sought to inspect a “suspicious” vehicle but met with a hail of bullets that killed him.Several persons were held for questioning, but the police seem to, so far, have the “strongest” evidence against Chase.The Force has, however, denied that its ranks tortured Chase into admitting that he had committed the crime as is being alleged by relatives.Yesterday,Cheap Authentic Jerseys, Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee said that even though, the allegation of torture is just what it is, “an allegation,” it is one that must be investigated.The Minister with direct responsibility for the Force said that he was not up to speed as to whether or not the investigation has commenced, but emphasised that it “must happen”.He said that there has been no medical certificate showing signs of torture to solidify the claims being purported by Chase’s relatives.But even with that said, Rohee reiterated that “every allegation should be investigated” and stated that the Police,Cheap Super Bowl 50 Jerseys, as a professional body, will see the reality of an investigation into the claims, “the Office of Professional Responsibility has to investigate it.”Under immense pressure to explain why they instituted a murder charge against Chase, the Guyana Police Force revealed that gunpowder residue was found on his hands.But several persons are alleging that at the time of the shooting, Chase was at another location and they have reportedly volunteered to give statements to that effect.In 2009, accused of murder also, 16-year-old, Twyon Thomas was severely tortured into admitting to being involved in the killing of former Region Three Vice Chairman,Nike Bengals #77 Andrew Whitworth White Mens Stitched NFL Elite Jersey, Ramnauth Bisram.The teen was detained for several nights without access to his parents or a lawyer. During this time he was subjected to beatings as well as having his genital area set on fire.Pictures showed the young man’s badly burnt privates.It was alleged that the teen was arrested at night at his home, and taken to the Leonora Police Station,Cheap New York Mets Jerseys, where two police ranks,Cheap Pittsburgh Steelers Jerseys, placed a bag over his head, soaked his genitals with methylated spirits, then set his privates alight.With his face still covered,Nike Panthers #70 Trai Turner Blue Alternate Mens Stitched NFL Elite Jersey, he was seen at the Leonora Police Station by a police physician, but was not taken to a hospital,Cheap Jacksonville Jaguars Jerseys, until the story broke out.After he sued the state,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, the courts awarded the teen $6.5M. |
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