Ekow Black was arrested on January 15, 2025
Content creator Christford Affadu Danful, popularly known as Ekow Black, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service after a video capturing him physically assaulting a woman went viral.
In a statement shared on its official social media pages, the Police said the content creator was apprehended on January 15, 2026, following an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team.
“The Ghana Police Service, through the Criminal Investigation Department, has arrested a suspect captured in a viral video physically assaulting a woman,” the statement said.
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According to the Police, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect and the woman, who previously lived together, had a troubled relationship marked by repeated disagreements.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect and the woman, who previously lived together, had a history of disagreements that reportedly escalated into verbal confrontations and physical assaults,” the statement added.
The arrest follows outrage on social media, prompting condemnation from online users and calls for accountability in cases of domestic and gender-based violence, especially when the alleged perpetrator is a public figure or online influencer.
Ekow Black, known for his social media content, is currently in Police custody as investigations continue.
“Suspect Danful is currently in lawful custody and is expected to be put before the court to face charges in accordance with the law,” the Police said.
The Ghana Police Service also used the statement to reaffirm its commitment to combating violence and holding offenders accountable, regardless of social status or online following.
“The Ghana Police Service reassures the public of its commitment to protecting lives, upholding the law, and ensuring that acts of violence are dealt with decisively,” the statement concluded.
Read the statement from the Ghana Police Service below:
POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN VIRAL ASSAULT VIDEO
The Ghana Police Service, through the Criminal Investigation Department, has arrested a suspect captured in a viral video physically assaulting a woman. pic.twitter.com/Lkx9yQvtja
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) January 16, 2026
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