Ghanaian comedian Funny Face has been referred to the Accra Psychiatric hospital for psychiatric examination.
He was referred to the facility by the Kaneshie District court for examination, today Wednesday, October 20.
The comedian cum actor was arrested on Monday for allegedly threatening some individuals via social media.
The Police through a statement said “Due to the history of the suspect, the police shall submit Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng to the court for an order for psychiatric examination, to determine the next line of investigative action.
“The police is committed to protecting lives with the generous help of the public.”
“We want to assure the public that we shall not take anything for granted in the interest of public safety,” the Police said.
Funny Face took on media personalities including Fada Dickson and Bola Ray and threatened to kill his ex-lover Vanessa.
Meanwhile, the Police has issued a statement on the matter saying: ”Court Refers Funny Face to a Psychiatric Hospital for Medical Examination
The Kaneshie District Court in Accra today, 20th October, 2021, has referred Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng, popularly known as Funny Face to a Psychiatric Hospital for medical examination.
This follows a request made to the court by the Police for a psychiatric assessment, after his arrest on Monday, 18th October, 2021, on a preliminary charge of threat of death.
The result of the psychiatric examination shall determine the next line of action by the Police.
We continue to thank the public for their support as we seek to maintain law and order.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com./Ghana
