The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service announced the arrest of a man captured on a viral Facebook video physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife at their residence in Ofankor, Ga East Municipality.
The suspect, John Odartey Lamptey, was arrested on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the family home. Following his arrest, two of his siblings, Grace Kushie Lamptey and Louis Odartey Lamptey, were also detained after they allegedly attacked a female tenant they suspected of recording and circulating the video. The tenant was rescued to ensure her safety.
Police are currently making efforts to locate and secure the safety of the wife, who fled the scene before officers arrived. The CID stated that the Ghana Police Service remains committed to protecting victims of domestic violence and ensuring perpetrators face the full force of the law.
The press release, dated November 18, 2025, was signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer of the Criminal Investigation Department.