The Ghana Police Service has debunked claims circulating on social media that the 16-year-old suspect at the center of the East Legon accident that led to the death of two young girls, Elrad Salifu Amoako, is not at the Osu Correctional Centre as directed by the Court.
According to the police, Elrad Amoako was taken to the Osu Correctional Center following the Court’s order on 1st November 2024.
“We, therefore, wish to state that this claim is false and constitutes the offence of Publication of false news, contrary to section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)”.
The Police Service in a statement mentioned that they have so far identified two social media accounts; a TikTok user with the handle “prisywanlov1” and a Facebook user with the handle “EmpressPapa A-Amigos,” in connection with the false publication.
The statement however noted that, investigations are underway to identify individuals behind these accounts, as they would be prepared to face justice.
“We find it deeply unfortunate that a tragic incident resulting in the loss of two beautiful souls is being exploited by some individuals in an unGhanaian manner to draw attention to themselves”, the statement added
The Ghana Police service has urged the public to refrain from spreading falsehood.
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Paulina Arthur
