Police rescue woman in viral abuse video; suspect arrested at Okushibri
Bright Kpodo (L), the victim of assault (R)
The Ghana Police Service has rescued a young woman with a visibly injured eye, seen in a viral video, and arrested the man suspected of assaulting her.
According to a police statement shared on Facebook on Friday, 5 December 2025, the operation was carried out by the IGP’s Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team after the video, which showed the distressed victim pleading for help from passersby, circulated widely online.
The team launched an intelligence-led operation that traced the individuals to Okushibri near Apollonia. Officers moved swiftly to secure the victim and apprehend the suspect.
Preliminary investigations identified the suspect as Bright Kpodo, also known as Horror, the victim’s partner, who allegedly subjected her to physical abuse resulting in the injuries seen in the video.
Kpodo is currently in police custody assisting with investigations, while arrangements are being made to provide support services to the victim.
The Police Service has urged the public to promptly report incidents of domestic violence to ensure timely investigation and prosecution.
Tip from Australian police leads to rescue of sexual abuse victims
By: Jane Bautista – Reporter / @janebautistaINQ
MANILA, Philippines — Acting on a tip from Australian authorities, police officers in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, arrested a woman involved in the online sexual exploitation of two children, the National Coordination Center (NCC) against Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (Osaec) and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (Csaem) reported on Tuesday.
The operation conducted on July 15 by the Philippine National Police’s Women and Children Protection Center also led to the rescue of the girl, who is a minor, and a boy considered to be a child at risk from abuse.
Both were placed in the care of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office in Sindangan, which will provide them with psychosocial support and medical assistance as part of their healing and reintegration process.
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The NCC said the case was based on information referred by the Australian Federal Police through the Philippine Internet Crimes Against Children Center.
According to reports, an Australian national in the custody of the Australian police for child abuse is found to be coordinating with a Filipino “facilitator” to obtain child sexual abuse or exploitation materials in exchange for money, using social media platforms.
“The public is continuously encouraged to report any suspicious activities related to Osaec and Csaem through the official Facebook page of the PNP Women and Children Protection Center,” the NCC said. /cb
