One In Police Custody For Gun Threat During Football Match

The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of one person identified as Kofi Godsway for allegedly pulling a gun at a football match and threatening harm.

In a brief statement on Monday, the Service said the arrest was made on Sunday, June 4, 2023.

“The suspect and one other who is currently on the run allegedly pulled out a weapon and threatened to cause harm during the game” at Kpando in the Volta region.

According to the police he was without a lawful authority for the possession of firearms.

A search conducted on a Nissan pick-up vehicle used by the suspects led to the retrieval of one (1) pump action gun, one (1) locally manufactured pistol, one (1) desert eagle foreign pistol and 13mm cartridges.

Other items retrieved include one (1) long knife, one (1) vehicle registration number plate, one (1) motorbike registration number plate and an ammunition waist belt, a statement from the Police outlined.

It also noted that efforts are underway to arrest the other suspect identified as Selorm alias Dangote.