The Independent Policing Oversight Authority will on Monday submit several investigation files to the Director of Public Prosecutions as it reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability in dealing with police misconduct.

IPOA chairperson  Isaack Hassan said the authority will not tolerate any form of cover-up or intimidation and promised that investigations will proceed without external interference.

“We have a mandate to serve the public, and we shall not back down. We will let the investigations speak for themselves.

There will be no cover-up and no intimidation,” he said during a press briefing.

Isaack disclosed that only 25 percent of complaints received by IPOA originate from police officers, while 75 percent come from the public, pointing to a deep trust gap between citizens and law enforcement agencies.

On the recent controversial incident at the Central Police Station, Hassan expressed concern, calling the situation unprecedented and troubling.

"I was very disturbed when I visited the scene at Central Police Station. I’ve never seen such a scene. It was a mistake to have the Inspector General present there in that manner. It should not have happened the way it did. We owe the public an apology,” he said.

He also commented on the viral images showing police officers alongside suspected goons, confirming that IPOA is handling the matter.

“I cannot comment much on that matter at this stage, but I can confirm that IPOA is investigating,” Hassan said.

The authority called for cooperation from all institutions and the public as it pushes for accountability and justice for victims of police abuse.