Man Arrested After Threatening To Shoot Police Officers In Viral Video

A 32-year-old filmmaker, Israel Agbo Forson, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service after a video of him threatening to shoot police officers went viral on social media.

The arrest took place on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Mr. Forson’s residence in North Legon, Accra, following an intelligence-led operation.

According to a statement from the Ghana Police Service’s Regional Public Affairs Unit, Mr. Forson was seen in the viral video confronting and issuing threats to police officers during what appeared to be a traffic stop.

He has since been granted police enquiry bail and is currently assisting with ongoing investigations.

The video, which circulated widely over the weekend, sparked public outrage and condemnation. In response, the police described the behaviour as unlawful and a threat to both public order and the authority of law enforcement.

“The Ghana Police Service once again condemns in the strongest terms acts of incitement, threats, and obstruction against law enforcement officers,” the statement read.

It further warned that such actions would not be tolerated and that offenders would face legal consequences.

The statement, signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, also urged the public to cooperate with police officers and to report grievances through appropriate legal channels.

A young Ghanaian man who earlier threatened to shoot police officers if they stopped him for a random search in town, after being halted in an Uber for a routine check has reportedly been apprehended and taken into custody. pic.twitter.com/6e7laCwxeN

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Source: SikaOfficial