The Ghana Police Service, working alongside the National Signals Bureau (NSB), has arrested 35-year-old Masud Abdullah following a video in which he allegedly advocated violence against individuals speaking ill of Prophet Mohammed.
According to information available to the Police, the suspect, an Imam, allegedly made the statements while delivering a sermon at a mosque at Ntensere in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region.
In a related development, the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team has arrested suspect Daniel Junior Yaw Adjei alias Apostle Daniel JY Adjei who was seen in a video making derogatory and offensive comments about Prophet Mohammed.
Law enforcement authorities confirmed that investigations are ongoing and both suspects will be taken through the due process of the law.
Reacting to the incidents, police management cautioned religious figures and commentators against abusing their platforms to stoke unrest or promote hostility within communities.
The Ghana Police Service takes this opportunity to remind the public, particularly religious leaders, preachers, community leaders, social media commentators that freedom of religion and freedom of expression must never be used as justification for inciting violence or encouraging members of the public to harm others. Such inciteful utterances constitute infractions and perpetrators will be arrested to face the full rigours of the law.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
