Update on the Arrest of Osman Boustani

Today, Thursday, 14th April 2022, the accused person, Osman Boustani was arraigned at Accra Circuit Court and he was subsequently remanded to reappear before the court on 22nd April 2022.

The accused person was arrested yesterday, Wednesday 13th April 2022  in connection with a viral video in which he was captured threatening a victim.

Having put the accused before the court in line with due process, it is now for the court to determine the case.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Osman Brustani in connection with a viral video in which he was captured threatening the life of his victim.

The suspect is in police custody and will be taken through the due process of the law.

Before the arrest, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare reached out to the victim yesterday, Tuesday, 12th April 2022 via a telephone call and he seemed traumatized by the incident.
As a result of the IGP's instruction, the victim has been given psychological support by a clinical psychologist from the Police Hospital.

The IGP also followed up with a personal visit to the victim today, Wednesday, 13th April 2022.

The Police wish to assure the public that, in line with our mandate,  we will continue to ensure law and order in the country.

They, therefore, seek your continued support in this endeavor.