The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect accused of threatening security personnel and inciting violence in a viral video circulated on social media.
The suspect, identified as Opoku Emmanuel, was arrested on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Jacobu in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region through a joint operation involving the Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) and officers at the Jacobu Police Command.
According to the Police, the suspect appeared in a masked video in which he allegedly threatened Police and Military personnel while warning officers against attempting to arrest armed robbers.
Police said the suspect further threatened to kill any officer who engaged him.
The video, which gained traction online, sparked concern over threats directed at security personnel and prompted investigations by the Police intelligence and cybercrime units.
In a statement, the Police confirmed that Opoku Emmanuel is currently in custody assisting with investigations.
The suspect is expected to be put before court in the coming days.
Meanwhile police have reiterated their commitment to dealing firmly with acts of violence, threats and incitement against security personnel and the public.
