The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested a man seen in a viral Facebook video physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife at Ofankor in the Ga East Municipality.
The suspect, John Odartey Lamptey, was picked up on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his family residence following widespread public outrage after the video circulated online.
According to a police statement signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer for the CID, two of Lamptey’s siblings, Grace Kushie Lamptey and Louis Odartey Lamptey, were also arrested.
The siblings allegedly attempted to attack a female tenant they suspected of recording and sharing the video. Police intervened swiftly and rescued the tenant to ensure her safety.
Meanwhile, efforts are underway to locate the victim, who fled the home shortly before police officers arrived.
The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to protecting victims of domestic violence and ensuring that all perpetrators are made to face the full rigour of the law.
