Man Who Gave Dangerous Gunshot Salute to Asake Reportedly Arrested on IGP's Orders
- The man who was filmed firing a gunshot salute to Asake in Accra has been arrested on the orders of the Inspector General of Police
- The incident prompted police action due to safety concerns surrounding celebratory gunfire in public spaces
- The suspect fired multiple shots into the air, which drew enthusiasm from Asake and others gathered at the venue
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The man who went viral for firing a gunshot salute to Afrobeat star Asake in Accra has been arrested and detained by the police.
Graphic Online reported that the detention was on the orders of the Inspector General of Police.
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In the viral video, the man was seen firing an automatic weapon described as a DERYA MK-12 with the number 22-GHA 1162.
In the video on Facebook, the suspect admitted that his actions were illegal, but he was seeking consideration from authorities to fire the gun.
He then fired 10 shots into the air, to which the musician and his friends jumped and showered praises on him.
The police are yet to issue an official communication on the incident.
Why is Asake in Ghana?
Asake was in Ghana for the AfroFuture Culture and Music Festival at the El Wak Sports Stadium.
Asake's performance was a highlight of the night, with the entire crowd dancing, singing, and fully immersed in his music.
His high-energy stage presence, captured in a video on Instagram, combined with his string of hit songs, kept fans on their feet from start to finish.
The audience’s excitement was palpable as they sang along to every chorus and responded enthusiastically to his every move, making his headline performance one of the most electrifying moments of AfroFuture Day 1 on December 28.
Day 2 of AfroFuture included performances from Rema, KiDi, Skyla Tylaa, and other international acts.
Abu Trica's 'friend' fires a firearm to announce his presence
In June, YEN.com.gh reported that a man caused a frenzy on social media after he pulled out a firearm and fired in public just to announce his presence at a gathering.
The man was in the company of a young Ghanaian Swedru-based businessman known as Abu Trica, who is currently the subject of a fraud investigation in the US.
Source: UGC
In a video on X, several young men had gathered, possibly to have fun. Some of the men walked up to Abu Trica to shake his hand and greet him.
While that was going on, one man who was wearing a white shirt removed a firearm from his pocket, raised it into the air and pulled the trigger a few times.
The 6-second video that got Medikal arrested
YEN.com.gh reported that in October 2021, rapper Medikal was arrested by the Ghana Police Service for allegedly brandishing a firearm on his social media stories.
The Fakye Me crooner was arrested on Thursday, October 21, 2021, and the video went viral on social media, causing a stir.
Many people shared their thoughts on Medikal's actions in the video, as they advised other Ghanaian celebrities in the comments.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
