Advertisement
Desktop970x250
Advertisement
Desktop970x250

Freelance journalist was arrested for filming court proceedings without authority – Nat’l Security Ministry

By Laud Nartey
SHARE
2 min read
Freelance journalist was arrested for filming court proceedings without authority – Nat’l Security Ministry

Kan Dapaah is the Minister of National Security

The Ministry of National Security has denied arresting a freelance journalist, Sacut Amenga-Etegu for following up on a case of extortion levelled against an operative of the Ministry.

A statement issued by the Ministry on Sunday February 27 said the journalist was arrested based on a High Court order for filming court proceedings without authority.

“The Ministry of National Security has taken note of a false publication in circulation on social media which purports that Sacut Amenga-Etegu, a freelance journalist has been unduly arrested and detained by personnel of the Ministry.

“According to the said publication, the journalist was arrested at the premises of a court where he had gone to follow up on a case of extortion levelled against some operatives of the Ministry of National Security.

“Contrary to the content of the publication the journalist was arrested based on an order of a High Court for Filming and / or videoing the court proceedings without authority.

“It is worth noting that the journalist was remanded by the same court to reapear on 14th March 2022. The public is therefore urged to disregard the content of the false publication in circulation on social media,” the statement said.

By Laud Nartey|editors.3news.com|Ghana

Sign up to The Daily Briefing

Stay informed with the most relevant stories shaping Ghana and the world, every morning and evening.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Share This Article

Laud Nartey is an online editor with current affair team at Media General, operators of TV3 Ghana, 3News.com and more. Email: Laud.Nartey@editors.3news.com

Advertisement
Desktop300x250

Up Next

Advertisement
Desktop970x250