In clarification, Detective Sergeant Ayitey stated, “I did not start the execution order. Instead, I was the night investigator on the specified date when Deborah S. Adablah was brought into custody by the Regional Counterterrorism Unit (CTU) for both assaulting and hindering law enforcement officials from carrying out orders.”
Inconsistencies in documentation and processes were also brought to light during the hearings. As Ayitey clarified, “In this case, this order was not to me; rather, it was addressed through our legal department to the Regional Commander, who then sent it to the CTU commander for necessary action.” She acknowledged typical police standards for documenting acts in the station diary.
Counsel suggested that Ayitey submitted false documents. He refuted this claim by saying, “My lord, I tendered what I have or know about.” He did, however, acknowledge that more information could only be provided by the police, who were really carrying out the directive.
Counsel for Adablah asked that the relevant CTU officers be subpoenaed in order to provide clarification on the execution procedure in the interest of justice.