Ghana news briefing
Police arrest two suspects over hate speech
The two have been arrested over inciteful comments The Ghana Police Service in collaboration with the National Signals Bureau, have arrested a 35-year-old man identified as Masud Abdullah in connection with a video in which he is alleged to have incited violence against people who speak ill of Prophet Mohammed.
The Ghana Police Service further reminded the "public, including religious leaders, preachers, community leaders and social media commentators, that freedom of religion and freedom of expression cannot be used to justify inciting violence or encouraging harm to others.
Police said investigations into both cases are ongoing and the suspects will be processed according to the law.
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