Two officers from the Guyana Police Force have been placed under close arrest following the death of 30-year-old Jordan Payne while detained at the Cove and John Police Station in East Coast Demerara. The incident has triggered multiple investigations and drawn significant political attention.
The police force confirmed through an official statement that its Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding Payne’s death. Investigators have interviewed multiple police and civilian witnesses and obtained formal statements as part of the ongoing probe.
The political opposition party A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has become directly involved in the case. The party announced that former Health Minister Dr. Karen Cummings would serve as an independent medical professional to witness Friday’s post-mortem examination of Payne’s body.
Additionally, APNU dispatched a delegation including attorneys Dexter Todd and Ronald Daniels, along with party representatives Robin Sion and Delon Carter, to meet with Senior Superintendent Dennis Stephens, the acting commander of Region Four. The meeting was characterized as part of ongoing efforts to demand clarity and accountability in the case.
The police force has sought to reassure the public that the matter is being treated with appropriate seriousness and that all necessary procedures are being followed throughout the investigation. The case continues to develop as both official and independent investigations proceed.