Ghana Gold Board and the UN University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa have agreed to collaborate on environmental protection and restoration efforts. The partnership aims to advance sustainability initiatives including land recla
Police arrest 64 suspects in Achimota lounge firearms operation
The Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police (SOA), in collaboration with the National SWAT, has arrested 64 suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition at a lounge near Achimota Mile 7 in the Greater Accra Region.
Fake police officer arrested with loaded pistol during raid
One of the suspects, Theophilus Ashon, presented himself as a police officer attached to CID Operations. Checks, however, established that he was not a police officer. A search of him led to the recovery of a Smith & Wesson pistol loaded with six rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Large cache of weapons recovered from suspect's residence
A search of his residence resulted in the recovery of three pump action guns, four pistols, 62 AA and BB cartridges, 54 rounds of 40 calibre ammunition, and other exhibits.
Operation triggered by community complaints about lounge activities
The operation followed complaints from residents about suspected criminal activities at the lounge and its surroundings, including the open display and possible trade in firearms.
During the meeting, GoldBod highlighted its ongoing environmental interventions, including the reclamation of 50 hectares of degraded land in the Tano Nimri Forest Reserve and the rehabilitation of three Ghana Water Limited treatment plants serving over 76 communities and about 100,000 people.
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Richard Nunekpeku, Esq., has received a delegation from the United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA), led by its Director, Dr. Richard Munang. The engagement focused on sustainability and opportunities for collaboration towards protecting and restoring Ghana’s environment.
Dr. Richard Munang commended GoldBod for its commitment to environmental restoration, while Richard Nunekpeku, Esq., welcomed further collaboration with UNU-INRA to advance shared sustainability goals.
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Led the operation in collaboration with National SWAT that arrested 64 suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition at a lounge near Achimota Mile 7.
Collaborated with the SOA in conducting the operation that resulted in the arrest of 64 suspects and recovery of multiple firearms.
Falsely presented himself as a police officer attached to CID Operations; a search of him recovered a loaded Smith & Wesson pistol with six rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Arrested in Atico; a search of his residence recovered three pump action guns, four pistols, and various ammunition including 62 AA and BB cartridges and 54 rounds of 40 calibre ammunition.
Site of the lounge near Mile 7 where the operation took place following complaints from residents about suspected criminal activities and firearms trade.