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Police arrest two suspects for illegal possession and discharge of firearms at funeral

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Following the March 14, 2025, incident at Attakrom near Bibiani in the Western North Region, where some individuals in possession of firearms, including a pistol and shotguns, openly discharged them at a funeral, the police have arrested two suspects.

The suspects were arrested on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, a police statement has said.

The incident was captured on video with the individuals assembling themselves at the funeral and discharging their firearms.

Following the investigations, the police said the individuals were illegally possessing the firearms.

 

In a press statement issued on Thursday (April 4, 2025), the police named the two suspects as 41-year-old Frank Afoko and 31-year-old Kojo Agyapong.

They are said to have admitted to being the individuals featured in the video footage during interrogation by the Regional Investigation Team led by the Crime Officer, according to the police statement.

Both suspects have since been detained to assist with further investigations while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other individuals involved in the incident who remain at large.

Attached below is a copy of the police statement signed and issued by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Michael Nkekesi, the Head of Public Affairs of the Western North Regional Police Command,

 

ARREST OF SUSPECTS FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION AND DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS

On April 2, 2025, at about 1400 hours, the Western North Police Intelligence Department, with support from personnel of the Formed Police Unit, successfully apprehended suspects Frank Afoko, aged 41, and Kojo Agyapong, aged 31.

The arrests were made following investigations into an incident on March 14, 2025, at Attakrom, near Bibiani, where individuals were captured in a video which went viral on various social media platforms.

The suspects together with others now at large were seen openly discharging firearms without lawful authority during a funeral event.

The suspects were interrogated by the Regional Investigation Team led by the Crime Officer, and they admitted to being the individuals featured in the video footage.

Both suspects have since been detained to assist with further investigations. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other individuals involved in the incident who remain at large.

The Western North Regional Police Command reiterates its commitment to ensuring safety and security in the region. The Command urges the public to report any information that could assist in the arrest of the remaining suspects.

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Police Arrest NPP’s Abronye Over Alleged Offensive Conduct

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The Ghana Police Service has arrested Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, for what they describe as offensive conduct likely to disturb public peace.

 

In a statement issued on Monday, September 8, the Police confirmed that Abronye was taken into custody earlier in the day and is currently being held. He is expected to be arraigned before court in the coming days.

 

Although the statement did not provide details of the incident that triggered his arrest, Abronye has in recent weeks drawn public attention after filing asylum applications in eight countries — including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, Germany, and Côte d’Ivoire — citing political persecution and threats to his life.

 

Meanwhile, Police investigations linked to Abronye also prompted a search of the residence of former NPP Youth Organiser, Moses Abor, on Sunday. However, Mr. Abor was not found during the operation.

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Two Women Granted GH¢100,000 Bail Each Over Offensive TikTok Comments About President Mahama

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Two women facing charges for making abusive remarks against former President John Dramani Mahama following the August 6 helicopter crash have been granted bail.

 

The Adenta Circuit Court admitted Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old National Service Person, and Charity Dede Tetteh, a 29-year-old beautician, to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 each with two sureties, one of which must be justified with property.

 

Both pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit a crime with offensive conduct, and offensive conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.

 

The prosecution alleged that during a TikTok live session, the accused stated: “We would have been happier if the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, was involved in the helicopter crash and dwarfs had eaten him up. A lot of people are dying under his tenure of office.” The remarks were later shared on Birago’s TikTok account, under the name “Abena Birago.”

 

Presiding judge Mrs. Angela Attache cautioned the accused to avoid further trouble, stressing the sensitive nature of the case.

 

A legal team led by Mr. Enoch Anhwere Afoakwa represented the accused, while Chief Inspector Maxwell Lanyo prosecuted. The prosecution also revealed that investigators are seeking a High Court order to access the accused persons’ mobile phones, though they did not oppose the bail request.

 

The matter has been adjourned to November 5, 2025, with forensic evidence of the live-stream already secured for trial.

 

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Chinese National and Ghanaian Arrested in Akwatia for Illegal Possession of Ammunition

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Police in Akwatia have arrested two men, including a Chinese national, for allegedly possessing ammunition without authorization.

 

The suspects, 32-year-old Enoch Asiedu and 58-year-old Lu Youyan, were intercepted around 9 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Boadua Livingstone snap checkpoint during a routine police patrol.

 

According to police reports, the two were travelling in a Toyota Hilux pickup when officers conducted a search and discovered four live BB cartridges inside the vehicle. The suspects were immediately taken to the Akwatia Police Station along with the seized ammunition.

 

During interrogation, Asiedu claimed the cartridges belonged to their employer, identified only as Mohammed, who is said to own the pickup. Police have since launched efforts to locate Mohammed for questioning.

 

Both men are currently in police custody as investigations continue.

 

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