Crime & Punishment of Wednesday, 8 April 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPolice have arrested a 22-year-old man, Evans Puplampu, for allegedly posing as a bandit in a viral TikTok video that sparked fear among sections of the public. The suspect, known on TikTok as ‘Eyes Man,’ was picked up at Ashaiman in Accra and is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The footage showed a masked young man posing as a bandit with the caption: “We are starting from Ghana churches.”The post quickly went viral, causing panic, particularly within the Christian community. Police also retrieved a Samsung Galaxy A15 mobile phone believed to have been used to record and post the video. Authorities say investigations are ongoing and have urged the public to refrain from sharing content that could incite fear or disrupt public order.

Source: GhanaWeb April 08, 2026 15:03 UTC