Police detain Tiktoker ‘Duabo King’ over unsubstantiated allegations against officers
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Isaac Boafo, popularly known as “Duabo King”, for the offence of publication of false news with intent to cause fear and panic, following a viral video circulated on social media.
In a statement, the police said the arrest was triggered by a video shared on TikTok in which the suspect alleged that four police officers stationed at the Central Police Station in Kumasi had engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrol duties at Asafo in Kumasi.
The allegations, which quickly gained traction online, prompted an intelligence-led operation by officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate in the Ashanti Region. Acting on that intelligence, the police apprehended the suspect and subjected him to interrogation.
According to the statement, Isaac Boafo admitted to publishing the video and described himself as a social media content creator. He reportedly told investigators that he made the allegations solely to attract views and increase online engagement, conceding that he could not substantiate the claims made against the officers.
“The suspect also acknowledged making comments concerning the President of the Republic for the purpose of content creation and admitted that he could not defend those statements.
“He has since been formally charged and detained to assist with further investigations,” the police said.
The command further used the occasion to issue a warning to the public about the consequences of spreading unverified or false information, particularly on digital platforms where content can circulate rapidly and widely.
“The Police wish to caution the public against the publication and circulation of false information, particularly on social media, as such acts have the potential to cause unnecessary fear, panic, and reputational damage. Persons found engaging in such conduct will be dealt with in accordance with the law,” the statement said.
The case underscores growing concerns among law enforcement authorities about the misuse of social media for sensational content creation, especially when such material targets public institutions or individuals without evidence. Police say investigations are ongoing as they work to determine the full scope of the suspect’s online activities.
