The arrest of Evans Eshun, widely known as Ebo Noah, has been confirmed by the Ghana Police Service.
The arrest was disclosed in a statement published on the police’s official website on Wednesday.
According to the statement, Eshun was arrested by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team as part of ongoing efforts to monitor and address cyber-related activities, particularly in the build-up to 31st night religious services.
The police confirmation follows widespread online reports linking the arrest to recent warnings issued by security agencies against individuals making public prophecies or declarations capable of causing fear, panic or public disorder.
However, the police did not disclose the specific allegations against Eshun or the exact nature of the conduct under investigation.
The statement said, “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 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.
“Police confirmation follows reports circulating online suggesting the arrest was linked to warnings issued by security agencies regarding the conduct of individuals making public declarations and prophecies that could cause fear or public disorder. At this stage, police have not publicly detailed the specific allegations against the suspect or the nature of the conduct under investigation.
“The Ghana Police Service has, in recent years, cautioned individuals and groups against making predictions or public statements, especially during end of year religious events, that could incite panic or threaten public peace. Security agencies have stated that such matters may be examined under existing laws governing public order, communication and cyber related offences.
“Police sources say Evans Eshun is currently in custody to assist with investigations. Authorities have not announced any formal charges, court dates, or bail conditions. They have also not indicated whether additional persons are being sought in connection with the case.
“The Police Service has urged the public to remain calm and to avoid speculation, stressing that investigations are ongoing and that any legal action will follow due process. As with all such cases, the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Further official updates are expected as police conclude their investigations and determine the appropriate next steps.”
Ebo Noah had drawn widespread attention in recent months after building a massive wooden ark and predicting a world-ending flood from December 25. He went viral in August after claiming he received a divine warning of a catastrophic three-year rainfall that would wipe out the world.
He said the structure, named the Ebo Noah Ark, was built under divine instruction, while urging the public to repent ahead of the prophesied disaster. The claim, alongside videos of the expanding ark, sparked intense media coverage and attracted visitors from across Ghana and other countries.
However, in a video statement released last week Thursday, Ebo said the prophesied disaster did not occur because he received a new revelation following what he described as intense prayers, fasting and consultations with other religious leaders.
According to him, the new vision showed that the number of people seeking refuge in the ark from around the world far exceeded its capacity. He said he pleaded with God for intervention and was granted more time to build additional arks to accommodate everyone.
