Two TikTokers Arrested For Allegedly Issuing Threats Against President Mahama.

Yayra Abiwu (TikTok handle: yayra4real), also known as AY, and Prince Ofori, popularly known as Fante Comedy—the host of the live video—two prominent individuals, have been arrested for allegedly verbally abusing the President and issuing threats to kill him and his entire family.

They are currently in custody at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters, where they are assisting with investigations.

In a statement, the police announced that they have initiated an investigation into a viral TikTok video in which threats were made against the lives of President John Dramani Mahama and the First Lady.

“So far, two individuals, Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu, are in police custody assisting the ongoing investigation, while efforts are underway to apprehend other persons believed to be connected to the video to aid in the investigation,” the statement read.