The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of 16 individuals who invaded the studios of Accra-based United Television (UTV) late Saturday night.
According to the police, the arrests were made following a complaint lodged by the Despite Media Group, the owners of UTV, and the Ministry of Information regarding an apparent invasion of the studio premises by a group of individuals.
In a statement shared via social media, the police said, “Following a complaint from the Despite Media Group and the Ministry of Information that certain people had invaded the studios of U-TV this evening, the Police proceeded to the scene and arrested sixteen (16) persons.”
The statement went on to confirm that the suspects have been taken into custody and are currently assisting with the ongoing investigation.
SIXTEEN(16) PERSONS ARRESTED FOR INVADING UTV STUDIOS
Following a complaint from the Despite Media Group and Ministry of Information that certain people had invaded the studios of U-TV this evening, the Police proceeded to the scene and arrested sixteen (16) persons. pic.twitter.com/1Rqc1WXKOJ
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) October 7, 2023
