The Ghana Police Service, through the Special Support Unit attached to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has arrested a suspect for the unlawful possession of a firearm and the attempted sale of an assault rifle in Accra.
The suspect, identified as Abdulai Ibrahim, was arrested on 29 December 2025, at Sodom and Gomorrah, following intelligence that he was in possession of an assault rifle and intended to sell it to prospective buyers within the Greater Accra Region.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Ibrahim presented a box containing a CZ rifle, which he allegedly offered for sale at a cost of GHc35,000. The firearm was retrieved during the operation and has since been secured by the Police for further investigations.
Police further disclosed that the suspect admitted to previously transporting several pump-action guns to individuals in the Northern Region, raising concerns about a wider network involved in the illegal circulation of firearms.
According to the Police, the suspect also revealed that the weapons were allegedly sourced from an arms dealer operating around the UTC area in Accra. This disclosure has triggered ongoing investigations aimed at identifying and arresting all persons linked to the illegal arms trade.
Abdulai Ibrahim is currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations, as authorities intensify efforts to dismantle the network involved in the unlawful possession and distribution of firearms.
The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its commitment to combating the proliferation of illegal weapons and has urged the public to volunteer credible information that could support ongoing investigations and enhance public safety.
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