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Ofankor man arrested after viral video shows him assaulting wife
Ofankor man arrested after viral video shows him assaulting wife
Police have picked up a man seen in a viral Facebook video assaulting a woman believed to be his wife at their home in Ofankor, Ga East Municipality.
The suspect, John Odartey Lamptey, was arrested on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the family residence. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service.
During the operation, two of his siblings, Grace Kushie Lamptey and Louis Odartey Lamptey, were also taken into custody. They had reportedly tried to attack a female tenant they suspected of filming and sharing the video. Police intervened and safely removed the tenant from the house.
According to the statement, officers are still searching for the wife, who fled before police arrived, to ensure her safety.
The Police Service stressed that it remains committed to safeguarding victims of domestic abuse and ensuring that offenders are held accountable under the law.