CID releases Journalist David Tamakloe
Mr David Tamakloe
They also denied arresting him at gunpoint.
A statement signed by DSP Juliana Obeng, Head, Public Affairs, CID, said the investigative arm of the police service, “on Thursday, 1 April 2021, arrested the editor-in-chief of Whatsup News, Mr David Tamakloe”.
The suspect, the statement noted, “was arrested on alleged offences of attempt to commit crime, to wit: extortion, contrary to sections 18(1) and 151(1) and publication of false news contrary to section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)”.
“The suspect, after being cautioned, has been released on police enquiry bail to a surety to report on Tuesday, 6 April 2021 for further action. However, the CID denies any allegation of arresting the suspect at gunpoint”.