UG security guard seen in a viral video assaulting a civilian arrested

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UG security guard seen in a viral video assaulting a civilian arrested

University of Ghana (UG), Ebenezer Annor Darko, a security guard, has been arrested after he was captured in a viral video assaulting a civilian.

The UG security guard was arrested by the IGP’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET).

Before the University of Ghana, in a statement issued on April 11, 2026, disclosed that the individual seen in the video had been apprehended on suspicion of theft and is not a student of the institution.

The University noted that it had taken notice of the footage and had launched investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

However, In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 14, the Police Service said the suspect is currently assisting with investigations.

The Police further added that full details will be communicated to the public in due course.

“The Ghana Police Service continues to caution the general public against meting out instant justice to suspected criminals when caught,” the statement said.

Ghanaians reacting to the news stated, “These security guys on campus, eh..During our time, we gave one of them a strong warning, eh…since then, he never messes with us again, this guy will always be instructing us on where to park cars even when we park at the lot and some unnecessary rules, like they’re lecturers”.

An X user added, “Finally, that security guard deserves at least three times 3 of what he did to the male student”.

“Why did the guy just stand there for him to beat him like that? Ah”, a netizen quizzed.

In other news, the Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the violent shooting at the Adjen Kotoku Onion Market on April 6, 2026.

According to the Police, the suspect has been identified as 40-year-old Inusah Seidu.

The Police detail, Inusah Seidu, was arrested at his hideout in Adjen Kotoku after closely monitoring his movements.

The Ghana Police Service in a post on their official X page stated, “POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN CONNECTION WITH DISTURBANCE AT ADJIN KOTOKU ONION MARKET

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at the Adjin Kotoku Onion Market on 5th April 2026.

Following the disturbance, a team of surveillance officers from the Special Operations Assistant (SOA) to the Inspector General of Police was deployed to the area to conduct an intelligence-led operation.

On 8th April 2026 at about 3:00 pm, the team arrested the suspect, Inusah Seidu, aged 40, from his hideout at Adjin Kotoku. He is believed to have been involved in the shooting incident.

The suspect is currently in Police custody assisting investigations, while efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest other individuals connected to the incident”, the statement concluded.

Reports suggest that the Adjen Kotoku Onion Market on April 6, 2026, erupted into violence when armed men from a rival group invaded the market.

The violent attack led to injuries among several traders and heightened security concerns.

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