ALERT 🚨: Six Arrested Over Illegal AK 47 Transaction

 

News Release; Six Arrested Over Illegal AK 47 Transaction

The Police have arrested six suspects on Friday, December 3, 2021, for their involvement in an illegal AK 47 transaction. 

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTORATE POLICE HEADQUARTERS POST OFFICE BOX 116 ACCRA, dated 6TH DECEMBER, 2021

SIX ARRESTED OVER ILLEGAL AK 47 TRANSACTION 

1. The Police have arrested six suspects on Friday, December 3, 2021, for their involvement in an illegal AK 47 transaction.

2. The first suspect, Alhassan Jamah, was arrested near Osino by the National Operations Directorate Highway Patrol during a stop and search operation. An AK 47 rifle with twelve rounds of ammunition was found hidden in his travelling bag on board an Accra-Bawku bound Yutoun bus.

3. An intelligence-led operation later led to the arrest of five more suspects namely; Bashiru Salifu, Kassim Aninga, Mohammed Asako, Salifu James, and Ibrahim Mohammed for involvement in illegal arms transaction.

4. All six suspects are currently in Police custody, assisting with the investigations.

5. The Police Administration lauds the Highway Patrol team for a good job done. We also thank the passengers on board that vehicle for their cooperation and understanding during the operation.

6. Furthermore, we want to assure Ghanaians that we are indeed committed to working to safeguard their safety.

Signed: ACP KWESI OFORI DIRECTOR-GENERAL, PUBLIC AFFAIRS

CREDIT: GHANA POLICE SERVICE 🇬🇭 

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