The Ghana Police Administration on Friday, December 3, 2021, arrested six suspects for their involvement in an illegal AK 47 transaction.
According to the Police, the first suspect, Alhassan Jamah, was arrested near Osino by the National Operations Directorate Highway Patrol during a stop and search operation.
The Police reports that an AK 47 rifle with twelve rounds of ammunition was found hidden in his travelling bag on board an Accra-Bawku bound Yutoun bus.
It said an intelligence-led operation later led to the arrest of five more suspects, Bashiru Salifu, Kassim Aninga, Mohammed Asako, Salifu James, and Ibrahim Mohammed for their involvement in illegal arms transaction.
The Police stated that all six suspects are currently in custody, assisting with investigations.
Meanwhile, the Police Administration lauded 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. Furthermore, we want to assure Ghanaians that we are indeed committed to working to safeguard their safety,” it added.
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In other news: Filling station robber arrested
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect, Iwejuo Anthony alias Chibona, who together with others attacked and robbed the Pacific Filling Station at Krokowhe, near Ashalaja in the Greater Accra region, at dawn of 5th June, 2021.
According to the police, the suspects assaulted and tied fuel attendants, broke into the metallic safe of the filling station and stole unspecified amount of money, a laptop and other items.
However, with security interventions laid by the station owner, coupled with his bravery and support of neighbours, the suspect was arrested.
The police reported that some of the items stolen and a heavy pointed metal bar was retrieved from the suspect.
Meanwhile, the Police said that efforts are underway to arrest the other suspects.
“Police continue to appeal to the public to make personal security a priority as was done by the owner of the Krokrohwe Pacific Filling Station, leading to the arrest of the suspect. The Police is for the public as security is a police-public partnership,” the Police said.
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