Audio By Carbonatix
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man captured in a viral Facebook video physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife at their home in Ofankor, Ga East. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo on Tuesday, November 18.
According to the CID, the suspect, identified as John Odartey Lamptey, was picked up on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the family residence following widespread public outrage over the assault.
The Police further revealed that two of Lamptey’s siblings — Grace Kushie Lamptey and Louis Odartey Lamptey — were also arrested after allegedly attempting to attack a female tenant they suspected of recording and sharing the viral footage.
The tenant was rescued during the operation to ensure her safety.
Police say efforts are underway to locate and protect the victim, who fled the scene before officers arrived.
“The Ghana Police Service remains committed to protecting victims of domestic violence and ensuring that perpetrators face the full rigour of the law,” the statement emphasised.
The viral video sparked strong reactions online, with many Ghanaians calling for swift justice and enhanced protection for victims of domestic abuse.
Latest Stories
-
Afenyo-Markin demands Interior Minister brief Parliament over security recruitment expansion
4 hours -
Felicia Boadu inspires gratitude with new song ‘Aseda’
4 hours -
Conflict of interest and the President’s use of a private jet: A constitutional perspective
4 hours -
Otto Addo names Black Stars squad for Austria and Germany friendlies
4 hours -
Rev. Stephen Wengam urges leaders to embrace ‘servant leadership’ to transform national institutions
4 hours -
Ghana Development Awards spotlight need for intentional socio-economic transformation
4 hours -
The Private Jet Debate: When generosity becomes an alleged “Scandal”
5 hours -
IGP Cyber Vetting arrests 20-year-old woman for false publication on social media
5 hours -
Overall government debt in sub-Saharan Africa stabilises but at high level – IMF
5 hours -
We will file an appeal against Freddie Blay’s remand – Lawyer
6 hours -
Tema crash: Safety record of microlight aircraft ‘very poor’ – Aviation expert
6 hours -
Only 5% of CHPS compound in Ghana are well tooled – Agotime Ziope MP
6 hours -
PwC Ghana , UGBS call on women to embrace collaboration and take up leadership roles
6 hours -
‘My mother cried out one last time’: Palestinian boy, 12, describes how Israeli forces killed his family in car
6 hours -
National Seed System Reset Programme launched at University of Ghana to boost 24-hour economy
6 hours