Police Arrest Suspect in Viral Machete Assault Video
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a disturbing viral video showing a young man being assaulted with a machete near a fuel tanker.
The arrest, which took place on April 9, 2025, was part of an intelligence-led operation aimed at swiftly bringing the perpetrator to justice. The suspect, identified as Dawuda Sumaila, who works as a tanker driver’s mate, is currently in police custody and is assisting with investigations.
According to police reports, the incident occurred on Friday, April 4, 2025, in Anyinam, a town in the Eastern Region. The viral footage, which sparked public outrage on social media, shows Sumaila violently attacking the victim with a machete.
Authorities have assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway and that just...