Police arrest man captured in viral video allegedly assaulting suspect

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Sibamay Zakaria, the man captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting a suspect.

Zakaria was arrested following a police investigation into the incident, which attracted widespread attention after the video circulated on social media.

He is currently in police custody assisting with investigations into the alleged assault.

The Police Service is expected to process him for court as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The arrest follows an earlier statement by the Police condemning the alleged assault and announcing a manhunt for the individual captured in the video.

The Service has reiterated its commitment to upholding the law and ensuring that persons found culpable are subjected to due process.

Police have also urged the public to remain calm as investigations into the matter continue.