Police Arrest Man Behind Viral Video Threatening Security Personnel

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man identified as Opoku Emmanuel for allegedly inciting violence and issuing threats against police and military personnel in a viral social media video.

According to police, the suspect was arrested on May 7, 2026, at Jacobu in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region.

The arrest was carried out by the Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) in collaboration with local police officers in Jacobu.

In the widely circulated video, a masked man—later identified as Opoku Emmanuel—warned police officers against attempting to arrest armed robbers and threatened to kill any officer who confronted him.

The footage sparked outrage online and drew strong reactions from the public, many of whom called for his immediate arrest.

Police say the suspect is currently in custody and will soon be put before court to face the law.

The development comes days after the video gained traction on social media platforms, raising concerns about threats directed at security personnel and the misuse of social media to promote violence.

The arrest highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to monitor and respond to online content considered threatening to public safety and national security.