The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of the doomsday prophet, Evans Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Noah.
According to the statement published on the official website of the police on Wednesday, Eshun was arrested by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team as part of ongoing efforts to monitor and address cyber-related activities, particularly in the build-up to 31st night religious services.
Local media reports stated that the police confirmation follows widespread online reports linking the arrest to recent warnings issued by security agencies against individuals making public prophecies or declarations capable of causing fear, panic or public disorder.
However, the police did not disclose the specific allegations against Eshun or the exact nature of the conduct under investigation.
“The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of a man identified as Evans Eshun, also known as Ebo Noah, by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team.
“The arrest was carried out as part of ongoing police efforts to monitor and address cyber related activities, particularly in the period leading up to 31st night religious services.
“Police confirmation follows reports circulating online suggesting the arrest was linked to warnings issued by security agencies regarding the conduct of individuals making public declarations and prophecies that could cause fear or public disorder. At this stage, police have not publicly detailed the specific allegations against the suspect or the nature of the conduct under investigation.
“The Ghana Police Service has, in recent years, cautioned individuals and groups against making predictions or public statements, especially during end of year religious events, that could incite panic or threaten public peace. Security agencies have stated that such matters may be examined under existing laws governing public order, communication and cyber related offences.
“Police sources say Evans Eshun is currently in custody to assist with investigations. Authorities have not announced any formal charges, court dates, or bail conditions. They have also not indicated whether additional persons are being sought in connection with the case.
“The Police Service has urged the public to remain calm and to avoid speculation, stressing that investigations are ongoing and that any legal action will follow due process. As with all such cases, the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction,” the police statement said.
It added that further official updates are expected as police conclude their investigations and determine the appropriate next steps.
It will be recalled that Ebo Noah had drawn widespread attention in recent months after building a massive wooden ark and predicting that the world would end from December 25 from flooding.
Ebo Noah went viral in August after claiming that he received a divine warning of a catastrophic three-year rainfall that would wipe out the world and that the structure, named the Ebo Noah Ark, was built under divine instruction, while urging the public to repent ahead of the prophesied disaster.
The claim, alongside videos of the expanding ark, sparked intense media coverage and attracted visitors from across Ghana and other neighbouring countries.
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