Stolen penis gang arrested… police storm court over false claims

The Ghana Police Service has taken decisive action against a disturbing trend of false claims regarding the disappearance of genitals, arresting nine (9) persons across the country.

The alleged disappearance of individual genitals which have sparked fear and panic among the public and this drew the attention of the police service. After thorough investigations, including medical examinations, it was disclosed that all the claims are false.

Disclosing the information through a press statement on Sunday, April 7th 2024, the police issued a stern warning against such criminal conduct.

“We wish to caution the public against such criminal conduct that is likely to harm innocent people as well as disturb the public peace.” They stated.

According to a press release, nine individuals have been apprehended across the country for spreading false news about the disappearance of their genitals.

The arrests were carried out in different regions of Ghana. Notably, six individuals were detained in Kasoa, with additional arrests in Ashaiman and Nkawkaw.

Out of the nine individuals arrested, five have already been brought before the court. Of these, three have been remanded into police custody, while two have been granted bail. The remaining individuals are currently under police inquiry bail and will soon face legal proceedings.

In light of these developments, the Ghana Police Service urges the public to refrain from engaging in or spreading false information that could endanger the safety and well-being of innocent individuals.

Read the full press release below:

POLICE ARREST NINE PERSONS FOR FALSE CLAIMS OF THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THEIR GENITALS

1. The Ghana Police Service has arrested nine (9) persons across the country for Publication of False News regarding the alleged disappearance of their genitals that led to fear and panic among the public and attacks on innocent citizens. Police investigations, including medical examinations, disclosed that all the claims are false.
2. Six persons have been arrested in Kasoa, in the Central Region, two in Ashaiman, in the Greater Accra Region, and another in Nkawkaw, in the Eastern Region, for making such false claims of missing genitals. Five (5) have been arraigned before court with three (3) remanded into Police custody and two granted bail. The rest are on Police inquiry bail and would soon be arraigned before court.
3. The Ghana Police Service notes with concern this increasing trend of persons making false claims of the disappearance of their genitals and blaming innocent bystanders that sometimes lead to mob attacks. We wish to caution the public against such criminal conduct that is likely to harm innocent people as well as disturb the public peace.