Tense Scene as CID Officers Allegedly Arrest Showboy While on TikTok Live
- Ghanaian musician Showboy appeared to resist apprehension during his alleged arrest by CID officers, insisting they did not present proper arrest documents
- The heated confrontation happened while he was live on TikTok, drawing immediate public attention
- Despite his resistance, the supposed officers eventually overpowered him and took him into custody in a viral video circulating online
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A tense and dramatic moment unfolded at the home of Ghanaian musician Showboy after supposed officers from the Criminal Investigations Department arrived to allegedly arrest him while he was live on TikTok.
Source: TikTok
The incident, which was captured on video, has since spread rapidly across social media, drawing heavy public attention.
In the viral footage, Showboy appeared visibly upset as he confronted the supposed officers at his residence.
He was heard questioning their presence and refused to go with them, insisting they did not show any proper arrest documents.
Speaking directly to the officers and his online audience, the musician argued that he could not be taken away without seeing official papers authorising the arrest.
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As the exchange continued, tensions rose quickly.
People around the scene tried to intervene, while the officers maintained their position.
At one point during the standoff, the officers reportedly seized a mobile phone belonging to someone close to Showboy, a move that further escalated the situation.
The musician resisted strongly, repeatedly protesting and demanding explanations as the confrontation played out live before thousands of viewers.
Showboy was allegedly forcefully arrested by CID
Despite his resistance, the officers eventually and forcefully took him away from his house.
The alleged arrest marked the end of a chaotic scene that left many online users dumbfounded, especially because it happened in real time on a popular social media platform.
The incident has since sparked widespread debate, with opinions sharply divided.
Some social media users questioned the conduct of the purported officers, while others criticised Showboy’s refusal to comply.
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Many have called for calm and urged the public to wait for official information before jumping into conclusions.
As of now, the Ghana Police Service has not released a formal statement on the arrest, and Showboy has also not spoken publicly about the incident.
Investigations are said to be ongoing, and until the matter is addressed legally, all allegations remain unproven.
Why was Showboy arrested?
Showboy was reportedly arrested in connection with an alleged blackmail case involving entrepreneur and music executive David Mensah, popularly known as Davido GH.
According to reports, the musician is accused of allegedly threatening to release damaging or sensitive information unless certain demands were met.
This complaint is said to have triggered the CID investigation that led to his arrest.
Source: TikTok
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Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
