Police arrest suspect who attacked man with machete in viral video

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect linked to a shocking assault that gained significant attention online.

Dawuda Sumaila, the suspected assailant, was taken into custody on April 9, 2025, as a result of an intelligence-led operation.

The suspect is accused of brutally attacking a young man with a machete near a fuel tanker, an incident that has been widely shared in a distressing video.

This incident occurred on Friday, April 4, 2025, in Anyinam, located in the Eastern Region.

The footage depicting the assault ignited widespread outrage and intensified demands for justice.

Sumaila, who is employed as a tanker driver’s mate, is currently held in police custody while authorities continue their investigation into the case.

The Ghana Police Service has pledged to manage the situation with the utmost urgency and will share further updates as the investigation continues.