Nine arrested by Ghana Police for falsely claiming their private part have gone missing

Ghana Police apprehend nine individuals for falsely reporting the disappearance of their reproductive organ. The group claimed their private parts had been stolen, leading to a widespread search effort. However, further investigation revealed that the entire incident was a hoax orchestrated by the individuals involved.

A statement issued by the police on Sunday, April 7, warned the public against such criminal conduct that is likely to harm innocent people as well as disturb public peace.

At least nine people have been across the country for publication news regarding the alleged disappearance of their genitals, which led to fear and panic among the public and attacks on innocent citizens.

Police investigations, including medical examinations, revealed that all the claims are false.

A statement issued by the police on Sunday, April 7, warned the public against such criminal conduct that is likely to harm innocent people as well as disturb public peace.

“The Ghana Police Service has arrested nine (9) persons across the country for the publication of false news regarding the alleged disappearance of their private part, which led to fear and panic among the public and attacks on innocent citizens. Police investigations, including medical examinations, disclosed that all the claims are false.

“Six persons have been arrested in Kasoa, in the Central Region, two in Ashaiman, in the Greater Accra Region; and another in Nkawkaw, in the Eastern Region, for making such false claims of missing genitals. Five (5) have been arraigned before court, with three (3) remanded into police custody and two granted bail. The rest are on police inquiry bail and would soon be arraigned before court.”

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