The suspect, identified as Ibrahim Mohammed, was seen in a viral video in which he threatened to harm and shoot public officials. Authorities launched a manhunt for him on Tuesday, 9th September after the video.
In the video, Mohammed issued violent threats against high-ranking officials, identifying himself as “Commander Kanawu Revolution Leader.”
Mohammed threatened key figures such as Inspector-General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare and Interior Minister Henry Quartey. He accused both officials of orchestrating false police recruitment in the Ashanti Region to influence upcoming elections.
Mohammed also targeted the Electoral Commission’s Chairperson, Jean Mensa, and other officials, declaring 2024 as a year of violence with the phrase “All Die be Die.”
In an effort to apprehend him, the police offered issued a statement offering a GH₵50,000 reward for credible information leading to his arrest.
A police statement on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, confirmed Mohammed’s arrest and reassured the public of continued efforts to hold those responsible for such threats accountable.
“The Ghana Police Service has today, 11th September, 2024 arrested suspect Ibrahim Mohammed for threatening to shoot and harm some public officials.
The suspect, was declared wanted on 9th September, 2024 after the video in which he was seen issuing the threats went viral.
He is currently in Police custody and will be taken through the due process of the law,” the statement read.
