The suspect and the pump-action guns retrieved from his vehicle
Police in Akwatia, Eastern South Region, have arrested a 36-year-old man, Stephen Nkansah, after three pump-action shotguns were discovered in his vehicle during a snap checkpoint inspection.
The incident occurred on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at about 2:00 p.m., when a police team stationed at the Staff Village Boadua checkpoint stopped a Toyota Tundra pick-up with registration number WR 5535-13.
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According to the police, the vehicle, which was travelling from Asamankese towards Boadua, was carrying five mourners.
“Upon searching the pick-up, the police found three pump-action shotguns. Nkansah admitted to owning two of the weapons and claimed the third belonged to his chief.
“He told officers they were headed to a funeral at Akim Takyiman,” the statement said.
Nkansah has since been taken into custody to assist with investigations. Police say the case remains under investigation, and further updates will be communicated in due course.
AM/BAI
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