By Simon Asare, GNA
Accra, Aug. 24, GNA – The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested veteran boxer Michael Nii Ayitey Okai, popularly known as Ayitey Powers, over an alleged threat of death made against Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA).
A police statement signed by Chief Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs of the Accra Region, said the 46-year-old was arrested in connection with an alleged threat made against the NSA boss.
The arrest followed the circulation of a video on social media in which Ayitey Powers was alleged to have issued the threat.
Police said the boxer was in custody and assisting with investigations.
“The Accra Regional Police Command wishes to assure the public that investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and to take appropriate action in accordance with the law,” the statement said.
The Police Command also urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information concerning the matter while investigations continued.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Simon Asare
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