The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the fatal assault on Ibrahim Mohammed who was a well known social media activist in Ejura. According to an official statement from the Ashanti Regional Police Command the suspect was apprehended following an intelligence led operation. The victim sustained severe head injuries during an attack that occurred on June twenty sixth near his home in the Ashanti Region.
Reports from Citi Newsroom indicate that the victim was initially transported to the Ejura Government Hospital before being transferred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The Ghana Police Service confirmed through their official social media channels that the suspect is currently in custody and is expected to be processed for court soon. Investigators are working to determine if additional individuals were involved in the targeted attack.
A report by GhanaWeb states that the victim was known for his advocacy work and social media criticisms regarding local development issues in the Ejura Sekyedumase Municipality. While the motive for the killing remains a subject of investigation the police have urged the public to remain calm. The Ghana Police Service has promised a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident according to a press release issued by the Director of Public Affairs.
The Daily Graphic reports that security has been heightened in the Ejura area to prevent potential retaliatory violence following the news of the death. The prosecution is expected to present the suspect before a magistrate court in the coming days to seek a formal remand while the investigation continues. The Ghana Police Service has requested that any persons with information regarding the case should come forward as witnesses to assist the criminal proceedings.