The Ghana Police Service’s Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested a man captured in a widely circulated Facebook video brutally assaulting a woman, believed to be his wife, at their home in Ofankor, within the Ga East Municipality.
The suspect, John Odartey Lamptey, was apprehended on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his family residence amid intense public condemnation following the release of the shocking footage showing the attack on his wife.
The reason for the assault remains unknown.
According to a CID statement signed by Public Relations Officer Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, two of the suspects’ siblings — Grace Kushie Lamptey and Louis Odartey Lamptey — were also taken into custody after they allegedly attempted to attack a female tenant suspected of filming and circulating the video.
Police acted swiftly to protect the tenant and secure her safety.
The CID stated that efforts are underway to locate the victim, who reportedly left the premises before officers arrived.
“Her safety and well-being remain a top priority,” the statement said.
The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on domestic violence, vowing to protect victims and ensure perpetrators face justice. It urged the public to report any form of abuse without delay.
In a separate statement issued on the same day, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) strongly condemned the incident, labelling it “barbaric.”
The Ministry emphasised that no one has the right to subject another person to any form of abuse under any circumstance, adding that such actions violate the victim’s fundamental rights and are punishable under the law.
It described domestic and sexual violence as a persistent national issue and called on citizens to report cases immediately.
“We reaffirm our commitment to collaborate with all relevant stakeholders in ensuring that perpetrators of domestic violence face the full rigours of the law,” the statement from the Ministry’s Public Affairs Unit read.
Members of the public were encouraged to report suspected abuse via the Domestic Violence Call Centre on 0800-111-222, the Ministry’s Helpline of Hope on 0800-800-800 or 0800-900-900, or by visiting the nearest police station.
