A distressing social media video with a guy threatening the lives of First Lady Lordina Mahama and President John Dramani Mahama has led to the arrest of two people by police.
The Ghana Police Service acknowledged in a statement that a thorough investigation into the event has been started in order to identify the source, the motivation behind the threats, and the possible danger they pose.
The accused, Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu, are being held by the police and are helping detectives with their investigations.
The public has been reassured by authorities that every effort is being made to guarantee the safety of the President, the First Lady, and everyone else.
Police also warned that anyone found guilty would be subject to the full force of the law and advised the public to avoid creating or disseminating anything that could incite violence or endanger national security.
Police Statement Below:
POLICE INVESTIGATE VIRAL VIDEO ON THREAT TO THE LIFE OF H.E. THE PRESIDENT
The Ghana Police Service has commenced an investigation into a viral TikTok video in which an individual is heard threatening the lives of the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, and the First Lady.
So far, two people, Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu, are in Police custody assisting the ongoing investigation, while efforts are underway to get other persons believed to be connected to the video to assist the investigation.
Source: newsthemegh.com