The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the National Signals Bureau (NSB), has arrested two suspects in separate incidents involving videos containing statements allegedly advocating violence and making offensive comments about Prophet Mohammed.
One of the suspects, identified as 35-year-old Masud Abdullah, an Imam, was arrested in connection with a video in which he allegedly made statements advocating violence against people who speak ill of Prophet Mohammed.
According to the Police, information available to investigators indicates that 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 related development, the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team has arrested Daniel Junior Yaw Adjei, also known as Apostle Daniel JY Adjei.
He was reportedly captured in another video making derogatory and offensive comments about Prophet Mohammed.
The Police Service said investigations into both cases are ongoing and the suspects will be taken through the due process of the law.
The arrests form part of efforts by the security services to prevent the misuse of religious and digital platforms to promote violence or threaten public safety.
The Ghana Police Service has consequently cautioned religious leaders, preachers, community leaders and social media commentators against making statements that could incite violence or encourage people to harm others.
The Service stressed that freedom of religion and freedom of expression do not provide justification for incitement to violence.
It warned that utterances capable of encouraging violence constitute offences and that persons found responsible will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The Police further urged members of the public to exercise responsibility when expressing their religious or political views, particularly on social media and other public platforms.
