The mother of three siblings, who were arrested in connection with the murder of a mobile money vendor in Kumasi, is demanding a public apology from the police for what she describes as their wrongful detention and public humiliation.

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Madam Mary Kyei insists that her sons were unjustly apprehended and paraded as suspects, which led to severe reputational damage and cost them their jobs.

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Recounting the incident, she explained that two of her sons were arrested while the police were apprehending a tenant in their home, who was being investigated for his alleged role in the killing.

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“We heard noise from the room I had rented to a young man, so I went out to inquire. I saw the police arresting the tenant who lived with the girl who was murdered. My son followed me, but the police ordered that he should go back and sleep,” she narrated.

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She further detailed how her other two sons ended up in custody.

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“My son came outside again and was arrested by the police. The older sibling came to inquire about the reason for the arrest, and he was also arrested,” she added.

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The third sibling, who had gone to the police station to seek clarification about his brothers' arrest, was also detained.

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It took her direct appeal to the Deputy Regional Police Commander to secure their release.

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“I had to walk to the office of the Deputy Regional Commander to explain my story; he ordered their release immediately,” Mrs. Kyei stated.

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However, by the time they were freed, their images and videos had already gone viral, branding them as suspects in the murder case.

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The fallout has been devastating for the family, as their community now views them with suspicion. Two of her sons have also lost their jobs due to the arrest.

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“One is a driver, his car owner called him to return the car, claiming he could be a target for anybody. So he is now jobless,” she lamented.

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“My son, who worked with an alcohol distribution company, was sacked after the release; they claim my wards are murderers,” she added.

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The family is now calling on the police to issue a public apology to restore their dignity and mitigate the damage caused by the viral video.

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