The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested a man for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition in the Nsawam-Adoagyiri municipality of the Eastern Region.
The suspect, identified as Abdul Rauf Salami, a resident of Adoagyiri Zongo, was apprehended on the evening of Thursday, May 23, 2025, at around 9:30 p.m. during an intensified police operation.
According to a statement issued by the Regional Police Command, the operation targeted all entry and exit points of Adoagyiri in response to recent disturbances in the area.
During the arrest, officers retrieved two pump-action guns, 64 rounds of AA ammunition, a cutlass, a knife, and an ammunition vest from the suspect.
Salami is currently in police custody, assisting with ongoing investigations, and is expected to be arraigned in court soon.
The police assured residents that all necessary measures are being taken to restore calm and ensure public safety in Adoagyiri.
“We will leave no stone unturned in ensuring the safety and security of the Adoagyiri Township,” said ASP Foster Owusu of the Public Affairs Unit.
“We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.”
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