The Ghana Police Service, through the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has arrested a suspect captured in a viral video physically assaulting a woman.
The suspect, identified as Christford Affadu Danful, popularly known as Ekow Black, was arrested on Thursday, January 15, 2026, following an intelligence-led operation by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team. The arrest comes after the video circulated widely on social media, sparking public outrage.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect and the victim, who previously lived together, had a history of disagreements that allegedly escalated from verbal confrontations to physical assaults.
Christford Affadu Danful is currently in lawful police custody and is expected to be arraigned before the court to face charges in accordance with the law.
The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its commitment to protecting lives, enforcing the law, and ensuring that all acts of violence are dealt with swiftly and decisively.
