Ghanaian filmmaker, Israel Agbo Forson, has been arrested by the police following the circulation of a viral video in which he was captured making some disturbing remarks.
Forson, a 32-year-old resident of North Legon, was seen in the viral video, believed to have been self-recorded and posted on his social media handles, threatening to open fire on law enforcement officers without hesitation.
The video reportedly followed an incident in which he was stopped by police for a search of his vehicle.
In the footage, Forson appealed to the Inspector General of Police, COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, urging him to enroll officers in workshops aimed at improving their conduct, particularly during roadside duties.
“I’m sending this message to IGP. If you don’t sit down with your police people and school them on how they attend to people on the street, see, next time when I strap, I will shoot somebody and it will be a case. This is the third time this thing is happening. This is a warning. I swear to God, this is a warning. IGP just do your work. If I’m strapped and I see anything that’s misconduct, I won’t bring it to court. I will shoot,” he warned.
However, his remarks sparked public outcries, leading to his arrest by the Accra Regional Police Command through an intelligence-led operation at his residence on June 23, 2025.
According to a police statement dated June 24, 2025, the suspect has been granted police enquiry bail and is assisting with investigations.
“On Monday, 23rd June 2025, an intelligence-led operation resulted in the arrest of the individual identified in the video as Israel Agbo Forson, a 32-year-old filmmaker residing in North Legon,” the police statement said.
The statement added, “The suspect is currently on police enquiry bail and is assisting with ongoing investigations.”
The police service strongly condemned the suspect’s actions, describing them as unlawful.
It reiterated its commitment to carrying out its duties, maintaining law and order, and apprehending individuals who break the law.
“The Ghana Police Service once again condemns in the strongest terms acts of incitement, threats, and obstruction against law enforcement officers. Such conduct is not only unlawful but also undermines public peace and the authority of the Police. The Command assures the public that it remains committed to maintaining law and order and will take the necessary steps to bring persons who engage in criminal acts to justice,” it added.
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