The Ashanti Regional Police Command, has announced the arrest of one Isaac Boafo, aged 45 years also known as “Duabo King,” for the offence of publication of false news with intent to cause fear and panic.
The Police said his arrest follows a viral video circulated on TikTok in which the suspect alleged that four police officers stationed at the Central Police Station, Kumasi had engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrol duties at Asafo, Kumasi.
Acting on intelligence, the Police said, officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended the suspect.
During interrogation, Isaac Boafo admitted to publishing the video and stated that he is a social media content creator who made the allegations solely to attract views and online engagement. He further admitted that he could not substantiate the claims made against the officers.
“The suspect also acknowledged making comments concerning the President of the Republic for the purpose of content creation and admitted that he could not defend those statements.
“He has since been formally charged and detained to assist with further investigations.
“The Police wish to caution the public against the publication and circulation of false information, particularly on social media, as such acts have the potential to cause unnecessary fear, panic, and reputational damage. Persons found engaging in such conduct will be dealt with in accordance with the law,” The Police statement said
