The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has arrested the soldier seen in a viral social media video assaulting a drug store attendant and a female customer.

The incident, captured on CCTV cameras from multiple angles, took place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at a pharmacy in Burma Camp, Accra.

"The arrest of the suspect was carried out by Ghana Military Police personnel at dawn today, Thursday 30 October 2025," GAF said in a statement.

The statement did not name the soldier nor his victims.

GAF said, the soldier was "assisting in investigation over the incident," while "the victims have also undergone medical attention and are also assisting with investigations".

GAF assured the general public that it will not condone any acts of assault on civilians and will not shield any soldier engaged in such.