The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the rescue of a young woman seen in a disturbing viral video with a severe injury to her left eye, pleading for help from pedestrians and motorists. According to a statement shared by the Service, the swift intervention was carried out by the IGP’s Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team.
In the statement, police said, “The Ghana Police Service, through the IGP’s Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team, has rescued a young woman who was seen in a viral video with an injury to her left eye, visibly distressed and calling for help from pedestrians and motorists.”
The video, which circulated widely online, triggered immediate concern from the public. Police noted that “upon receipt of the video, the Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team launched a swift intelligence operation which led officers to Okushibri near Apollonia, where both the victim and the suspect were located.”
Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim’s partner, identified as Bright Kpodo and popularly known as Horror, was responsible for the assault. Officers say the attack resulted in the visible injury seen in the viral footage. “Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect… subjected her to physical abuse, resulting in the injury observed in the video,” the statement said.
Kpodo has since been arrested and is currently assisting police with ongoing investigations. Meanwhile, the Service says arrangements are underway to ensure the victim receives appropriate medical and psychological support.
