Showboy Reportedly Dragged Into Black Maria After Court Appearance in Accra
- A viral video allegedly showed Showboy being taken into a Black Maria truck and transported to the Police Headquarters in Accra
- He was reportedly transferred to the Cybercrime Unit after appearing in court, where he was charged with blackmail and online extortion
- Showboy and two associates were remanded into police custody for two weeks as investigations continue
The ongoing case involving Ghanaian musician Showboy has taken a new twist after a video surfaced online allegedly showing him being bundled into a Black Maria and transported to the Police Headquarters in Accra.
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The video, which has since gone viral, captures the tense moment Showboy was ostensibly escorted under heavy police presence.
According to reports, the incident occurred on the afternoon of February 5, shortly after he appeared in court.
The footage has sparked strong reactions online, with many social media users expressing their bewilderment at the scene, while others point to the seriousness of the case.
Following his court appearance, Showboy was reportedly transferred to the Cybercrime Unit of the Ghana Police Service to assist with further investigations.
Showboy hit with two serious charges
At the court session earlier that day, he was charged with blackmail and online extortion, allegations that have been at the centre of the unfolding situation.
Showboy was not alone in court. Two other accomplices believed to be closely connected to the case were also arraigned alongside him.
The court is said to have remanded all three suspects into police custody for two weeks, giving investigators more time to continue their work and piece together the facts surrounding the allegations.
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The footage allegedly showing Showboy being moved to police headquarters has intensified public discussion, with opinions sharply divided.
As of the time of reporting, neither Showboy nor his legal team has issued a public response to the charges.
Police authorities have also not released a detailed official statement. Investigations remain ongoing, and all accused persons are presumed innocent until the court determines otherwise.
Showboy spotted in Police custody
Earlier in the week, YEN.com.gh had reported that footage of Showboy in police custody emerged following his re-arrest on Tuesday, January 3, 2026.
In a conversation with an officer, the musician claimed to be a mentally unstable individual and requested a psychiatrist for treatment.
He indulged in some unusual antics as he claimed to be in need of urgent treatment to prevent him from making certain outbursts in the police station.
Showboy got into a confrontation with one of the police officers after he took offence at not being properly acknowledged by his stage name.
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Showboy spotted at a psychiatric hospital
Recently, YEN.com.gh reported that a video of Ghanaian musician Showboy, at a supposed psychiatric hospital, surfaced online, drawing fresh public attention.
Reports indicated that he was assessed by medical professionals at the facility, and the results of his assessment were leaked.
Focus has since shifted back to the legal investigations into Showboy's ongoing blackmail case, which has drawn attention nationwide.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
