The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect featured in a viral video showing the physical assault of a woman, authorities said on Thursday.
The suspect, identified as Christford Affadu Danful, also known as Ekow Black, was arrested on January 15, 2026, following an intelligence-led operation by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team. The arrest came after the video circulated widely on social media, prompting public outrage and calls for action.
According to preliminary investigations by the Criminal Investigation Department, the suspect and the victim previously lived together and had a history of disputes. Police say the disagreements allegedly escalated over time from verbal confrontations into physical assaults, culminating in the incident captured in the viral footage.
Danful is currently in lawful police custody and is expected to be arraigned before a court to face charges in accordance with the law. Investigations into the case are ongoing.
In a statement, the Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, enforcing the law, and ensuring that acts of violence—particularly those involving vulnerable persons—are dealt with decisively.
Police further urged the public to refrain from taking the law into their own hands and encouraged victims of abuse to report incidents promptly, assuring citizens that credible reports will be investigated professionally and without fear or favour.