Police in the Oti Region have arrested two men for allegedly transporting a firearm and a large quantity of ammunition without lawful authority.
The arrests followed intelligence received on February 7, 2026, that a Kia Rhino truck, with registration number GS 4677–17, was conveying boxes of ammunition from Accra to Kpandai in the Northern Region.
Acting on the tip-off, a team of intelligence officers mounted surveillance along the suspected route.
On February 8, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m., the officers intercepted the vehicle and conducted a thorough search. The operation led to the discovery of a locally manufactured single-barrel shotgun and 21 boxes containing a total of 525 rounds of Lion AAA and BB ammunition.
Police sources said the firearm and ammunition were concealed among building materials being transported in the truck. The driver, Abubakari Salam Atta, and his mate, Kabuja Kwadwo Tademe, were immediately arrested in connection with the find.
The two suspects reportedly admitted ownership of the firearm and ammunition and are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations.
The recovered exhibits have been secured by the police as investigations continue.
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