People living in Nungua, a community in Accra, have come forward with serious accusations.
They claim that individuals acting as land guards have been roughing them up and attempting to seize their land.
These alleged land guards are accused of going onto properties that do not belong to them.
The Ghana Police Service has acknowledged these complaints.
An investigation has been officially launched into the reported incidents of brutality and land encroachment.
Authorities are working to gather more information and evidence regarding the allegations.
The police aim to understand the full extent of the problem and identify those responsible for the alleged crimes.
Further actions will be taken based on the findings of the ongoing investigation.