Joy News Reporter Assaulted During Wontumi Arrest

Joy News Reporter Alleges Assault During EOCO Chairman Arrest Coverage A Joy News reporter claims to have been assaulted while covering the arrest and detention of Chairman Wontumi by EOCO. The incident took place on May 27, 2025, in an area near where the arrest occurred. The reporter, visibly distressed, alleges that police and military personnel were present but did not prevent the assault. "I have been assaulted by some of the individuals here," the reporter stated in the video. The video footage shows a chaotic scene, with several individuals surrounding the reporter. The reporter also alleges that authorities asked him to delete the footage he had captured. The authenticity of the video and the reporter's claims are currently being investigated. The incident raises concerns about the safety of journalists in Ghana and the potential for interference in news coverage of politically sensitive events. The police are yet to issue a statement on the matter.