Police in Accra have arrested a landlord accused of locking a tenant in their room. This action was reportedly taken because the tenant had not paid rent. The tenant was unable to leave their room.
Officers from the Ghana Police Service responded to the situation. They gained access to the room and freed the tenant. The police have not released details on the amount of rent owed.
The arrested landlord is now in police custody. An investigation into the incident is underway. Authorities stated that such actions are unlawful. The tenant is safe and receiving support.
This incident highlights issues related to tenant-landlord disputes. Property owners are expected to follow legal procedures for rent recovery. Unlawful detention is a serious offense.