The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Evans Eshun, widely known as Prophet Ebo Noah, following an operation carried out by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team.
The arrest comes amid heightened security monitoring of cyber-related activities, particularly during the period leading up to the annual 31st night religious services across the country.
In a statement released on Wednesday through its official website, the police said Eshun was taken into custody as part of ongoing efforts to curb activities online that could potentially threaten public safety.
While the police acknowledged the arrest, they stopped short of disclosing the specific allegations against the self-styled prophet or the exact conduct currently under investigation.
The confirmation followed widespread speculation on social media linking Ebo Noah’s arrest to recent security warnings issued by law enforcement agencies.
These warnings cautioned individuals, especially religious figures, against making public prophecies or declarations capable of inciting fear, panic, or public disorder. The police, however, neither confirmed nor denied whether the arrest was directly connected to those warnings.
“The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of a man identified as Evans Eshun, also known as Ebo Noah, by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team,” the statement read.
“The arrest was carried out as part of ongoing police efforts to monitor and address cyber-related activities, particularly in the period leading up to 31st night religious services.”
The police further explained that reports circulating online suggested the arrest might be linked to warnings issued by security agencies regarding public declarations and prophecies that could cause fear or disrupt public order.
However, authorities maintained that no official details have been released regarding the precise nature of the allegations or the evidence being examined.
Ebo Noah has been at the center of public attention in recent weeks after releasing a video message in which he addressed a previously announced prophecy. In the video, released last Thursday, the prophet claimed that a foretold disaster did not occur because he later received a new divine revelation.
According to Ebo Noah, the change followed intense prayers, fasting, and consultations with other religious leaders. He explained that the new vision revealed that the number of people seeking refuge in a symbolic ark from around the world had exceeded its capacity.
He added that he appealed to God for intervention and was subsequently granted more time to build additional arks to accommodate everyone.
The video quickly went viral and sparked mixed reactions online, with some viewers expressing concern over the nature of such public declarations, while others defended his religious freedom.
The arrest has since intensified debate on the balance between freedom of worship and the responsibility to avoid statements that could cause widespread anxiety.
As of the time of filing this report, the Ghana Police Service has not indicated whether formal charges have been filed against Eshun or when further details will be made public. Investigations are said to be ongoing.
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