The Ghana Police Service has arrested nine individuals for spreading false information about the alleged disappearance of their genitals.
This misinformation caused widespread fear, panic, and even attacks on innocent citizens.
Following thorough investigations, including medical examinations, it was revealed that all claims of missing genitals were untrue.
Six of the suspects were apprehended in Kasoa, Central Region, while two were arrested in Ashaiman, Greater Accra Region, and one in Nkawkaw, Eastern Region, for their involvement in disseminating these false claims.
Currently, five of the suspects have been presented in court. Three of them have been remanded into police custody, while the other two have been granted bail. The remaining individuals are currently on police inquiry bail and are expected to be brought before the court soon.
The Ghana Police Service in a statement said, “it notes with concern this increasing trend of persons making false claims of the disappearance of their genitals and blaming innocent bystanders that sometimes lead to mob attacks. We wish to caution the public against such criminal conduct that is likely to harm innocent people as well as disturb the public peace.”
