The Ghana Police Service has denied claims of the arrest of renowned blogger Albert Nat Hyde, famously known as BongoIdeas. This rebuttal comes in response to circulating rumors on Thursday, March 14, suggesting that the contentious social media figure had been apprehended by security personnel.
In a statement issued on Friday, March 15, the Ghana Police Service said its checks with the family of BongoIdeas revealed that he was at home, contrary to reports that he was in the custody of law enforcement agencies.
“The attention of the Ghana Police Service has been drawn to social media reports that one Albert Nat Hyde, also known as BongoIdeas, has been arrested by the Police.
“The Ghana Police Service has not arrested the said individual.
“The Police have contacted a relative who has confirmed that BongoIdeas is at home,” the Ghana Police Service’s statement read.
There are viral rumors surrounding the alleged arrest of the blogger, Ghanaians have taken to social media platforms to express a spectrum of reactions. These responses come amidst nationwide internet constraints, further amplifying the discourse surrounding the situation.
Below is the statement from the Ghana Police Service.
STORY BY ; PORTIA AKU SHIKA GAFAH
