GAF Hands Over Suspect to Police For Unlawful Possession of Assault Rifle
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has handed over a suspect to the police for the illegal possession of a firearm in Bawku in the Upper East Region.
The suspect, Abdul Basit, aged 27, was arrested on April 13, 2026, by a military patrol team during an operation at Sakabo.
This was after the team heard gunshots and proceeded to the location, where the suspect was seen running into a room.
He was pursued and arrested, and a search conducted in the room led to the retrieval of an AK-47 assault rifle with 31 rounds of ammunition.
During interrogation, the suspect admitted ownership of the weapon.
He was handed over to the Upper East Regional Police Command and is currently assisting with investigations.
In a statement, the Ghana Police Service said he will be put before the court to face justice.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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