The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the National Signals Bureau (NSB), has arrested two suspects over separate videos containing statements considered inciting and offensive towards Prophet Mohammed.
The first suspect, Masud Abdullah, 35, an Imam, was arrested in connection with a video in which he allegedly made statements advocating violence against persons who speak ill of Prophet Mohammed. According to the Police, the statements were made during a sermon at a mosque at Ntensere in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region.
In a related development, the Police Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team has arrested Daniel Junior Yaw Adjei, alias Apostle Daniel JY Adjei, who was allegedly captured in a video making derogatory and offensive comments about Prophet Mohammed.
The Police say investigations into both cases are ongoing, and the suspects will be taken through due process of the law.
The Ghana Police Service has meanwhile reminded the public, particularly religious leaders, preachers, community leaders and social media commentators, that freedom of religion and freedom of expression must not be used to justify incitement to violence or encourage people to harm others.
The Police warned that inciting violence constitutes an offence and said persons who make such statements will be arrested and dealt with in accordance with the law.
Story by Freedom Etsey Lavoe
