Thursday, 21 May

Police arrest suspect over alleged threats against President Mahama in viral videos

Crime
GPS (Pic): Suspect Mahama Aminat

The Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) has arrested a suspect over alleged threats made against President John Dramani Mahama in videos circulated on social media.

The suspect, identified as Mahama Aminat, also known as Akosua Serwaa Minat, was arrested for alleged offensive conduct and threats directed at the President.

According to the Police, the suspect appeared in videos posted on TikTok making insulting remarks about the President, threatening his life, and allegedly inciting others to harm both the President and the First Lady.

In a statement, the Police said a joint operation involving the CVET and the Surveillance Unit of the National Operations Department led to the arrest of the suspect on May 20, 2026, at Sekyere Zongo in the Sekyere Kumawu District of the Ashanti Region.

The operation followed the circulation of the videos on social media on May 19, 2026.

Police said the suspect is currently in custody and will be put before the court.

Source: classfmonline.com