The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into allegations that a Chief Inspector rented unauthorised structures in Kumasi to commercial sex workers.

In a statement issued on Friday, July 10, 2026, the Command said it is treating the allegations with the seriousness they deserve and has begun inquiries to establish the facts surrounding the claims.

The officer is alleged to have owned the structures, which were reportedly occupied by commercial sex workers. The police stressed that the investigation is ongoing and urged the public to allow the process to run its course.

“The Command assures the public that updates on the outcome of the investigations will be communicated as the process progresses,” the statement said.

The investigation follows allegations made by the Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, who claimed that some police officers own unauthorised structures at Asafo that have allegedly been used for prostitution and the sale of illegal drugs.

The Mayor made the claims after the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) carried out a demolition exercise on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Asafo, behind the COCOBOD building.

According to him, some of the structures demolished during the operation were allegedly owned by police officers and had been converted into centres for illicit activities, prompting calls for further investigations.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has not disclosed the identity of the officer under investigation and says it will provide further updates as the probe progresses.