Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, has defended the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) following public backlash over the manner in which it arrested New Patriotic Party (NPP) youth activist and former parliamentary aspirant, Alfred Ababio Kumi, popularly known as Adenta Kumi.

The arrest, which was carried out by raiding Adenta Kumi’s home, has drawn criticism from NPP officials, who accuse the NIB of using excessive force and politicising security operations.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Dafeamekpor argued that the actions of the NIB were within the bounds of law enforcement protocols.

Addressing concerns that the officers were armed during the operation, the MP who doubles as the Majority Chief Whip downplayed the concern, stating that the use of weapons during security operations is not unusual.

“You can be invited to the police station, and when you get there, you can be detained. It is part of the arrest. They can also raid your home, you can be arrested, especially when, upon invitation, you turn down the invitation to attend to a police enquiry.

“He is saying that they brought guns. Even policemen going to demolish property carry guns. My property was demolished; it was military men who brought guns to come and demolish it,” he said.

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