The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has assured the public that it will not shield any of its officers who assault civilians.
The assurance comes on the back of the arrest of an officer identified as Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Mensah Williams of the Ghana Air Force, for allegedly assaulting a young woman and a pharmacist.
In a statement issued by the GAF on Thursday, October 30, 2025, it confirmed that the officer has been arrested by the Military Police while investigations are ongoing.
“The Ghana Armed Forces has arrested the soldier seen in a viral video on GhOne Tv and other social media platforms assaulting a drug store attendant and a female customer on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at a pharmacy in Burma Camp.”
The statement added that the victims have since been given medical treatment while aiding the security in investigations.
“The arrest of the suspect was carried out by Ghana Military Police personnel at dawn today, Thursday 30th October 2025. The suspect is assisting in investigation over the incident. The victims have also undergone medical attention and are also assisting with investigations.
“The Armed Forces assures the general public that it will not condone any acts of assault on civilians and will not shield any soldier engaged in such,” it assured.
Burma Camp: Military police arrests soldier in viral video assaulting woman, pharmacist
