Police Arrest Two Men Over Alleged Offensive, Inciteful Videos on Prophet Mohammed

The Ghana Police Service, working with the National Signals Bureau (NSB), has arrested two individuals over separate videos containing alleged inflammatory and offensive remarks concerning Prophet Mohammed.

One of the suspects, 35-year-old Imam Masud Abdullah, was arrested in connection with a video in which he allegedly called for violence against individuals who make derogatory comments about the Prophet.

According to the Police, Abdullah made the remarks while delivering a sermon at a mosque in Ntensere, in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region.

In a separate case, the Police Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team arrested Daniel Junior Yaw Adjei, popularly known as Apostle Daniel JY Adjei. He is accused of making offensive and derogatory statements about Prophet Mohammed in another video.

The Police said investigations into both incidents are ongoing, after which the suspects will be subjected to the appropriate legal processes.

The Service has also called on religious leaders, preachers, community leaders and social media users to exercise caution and responsibility in their public statements.

The Police stressed that freedom of religion and freedom of expression should not be used to justify statements that encourage violence or urge people to harm others.

The Service further warned that comments capable of inciting violence may constitute criminal offences and assured that persons found culpable would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

Source: Citi Newsroom