The Ashanti Regional Police Command, has announced the arrest a 45yr old man by name,Isaac Boafo, and popularly referred to as “Duabo King,” for the offence of publication of false news with intent to cause fear and panic.
The Police arrested Isaac Boafo after the he accused four police officers stationed at the Central Police Station, Kumasi of engaging in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrol duties at Asafo, Kumsai in a viral video circulated on TikTok.
Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended the suspect to justify his allegations and revealed that during interrogations, 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 also admitted that he had no evidence to back 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 statement read.
The Police cautioned the public against the publication and circulation of false information, particularly on social media.
“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.
By: Janice Opoku-Agyemang
