A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) lead parliamentarian Dr Terrence Campbell is demanding an independent investigation into Senior Superintendent Prem Narine following the emergence of new video footage that he says raises serious questions about the officer’s account of an October 12 incident. He is also calling for the immediate reconsideration of bail for Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and Police Constable Ryan Greene, arguing that the footage could materially undermine the allegations against them.
In a statement issued November 8, 2026 Campbell said the video, which has been circulating on social media, casts further doubt on Narine’s account and warrants a thorough, impartial investigation.
He argued that the administration of justice must not depend on whose allegations are accepted, particularly when those allegations have resulted in the arrest and continued detention of others.
“The public must be reminded that the administration of justice cannot be selective, nor can the credibility of an individual be insulated from scrutiny simply because that person’s allegations have resulted in the arrest and continued detention of others.”
Campbell called for an immediate investigation into Narine’s conduct, with prosecution if the evidence establishes that criminal offences were committed. He said any investigation must be free from political influence and institutional interference.
“If the evidence establishes that false allegations were deliberately made, or that evidence was manipulated or misrepresented, those responsible must face the full consequences of the law,” he stated.
Video evidence and the bail question
The controversy centres on an October 12 incident outside Narine’s residence in Kitty, Georgetown. Narine, who heads the Guyana Police Force’s Special Branch, was involved in a shooting incident concerning a vehicle in which Mohamed was travelling.
Mohamed and two associates, Eugene Thorne and Mario Mohamed, subsequently faced charges relating to unlawful possession of a
firearm and ammunition, as well as attempting to obstruct the course of justice by allegedly discharging a firearm at or near Narine’s residence. They pleaded not guilty and were granted bail on October 16.
The incident later became the subject of a separate criminal investigation after surveillance footage from the Police Force’s Safe City system was allegedly accessed and disclosed without authorisation.
Mohamed and Greene were jointly charged under the Cybercrime Act on October 30 over the alleged unauthorised giving of electronic data relating to national security. Police allege that Greene downloaded the recordings and supplied them to Mohamed in exchange for $800,000. Both men pleaded not guilty, were denied bail and remanded until November 24. A second police constable, Ashton Chappelle, was subsequently charged in connection with the investigation. <Cite
Campbell argues that the newly circulated video could undermine the factual basis of the allegations and should therefore be considered in both the firearm proceedings and the determination of bail in the cybercrime case.
He questioned the reliance on the risk of reoffending as grounds for continued detention, arguing that such assessments must be based on credible evidence and must take account of material developments since the initial bail decisions.
In a particularly pointed criticism, Campbell said:
“It would not be a stretch to say that the greater risk of reoffending lies with the State and its use of false allegations to prosecute political opponents.”
He maintained that bail is not a determination of guilt or innocence, but a safeguard against unnecessary pre-trial detention.
Three demands
Campbell outlined three immediate demands: an independent investigation into Narine’s conduct, including prosecution if criminal wrongdoing is established; preservation, independent forensic examination and disclosure of the newly emerged video; and reconsideration of the bail applications of Mohamed and Greene in light of the additional material.
He said no individual should be beyond scrutiny and no accused person should remain incarcerated simply because the State has accepted one version of events without adequately testing its credibility.
The video’s contents and authenticity have not been independently established in Campbell’s statement, and its evidential significance remains to be determined. The allegations against Narine, Mohamed and Greene must be tested through the appropriate legal processes.
“The rule of law demands impartiality, accountability and equal treatment before the law,” Campbell said, adding that the emergence of new evidence demands action rather than silence.
The demands place renewed attention on the circumstances surrounding the October 12 incident, the handling of surveillance footage and the continued detention of the Opposition Leader and Greene.
