Ghana's Speaker Bagbin reaffirmed the country's commitment to the Pan-African Parliament during talks with PAP President Boutbig at the IPU Assembly in Tanzania. Bagbin pledged to promptly nominate a replacement for a legislator who left to
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.
Speaker Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to the Pan-African Parliament during bilateral talks with PAP President H.E. Dr. Fateh Boutbig on the margins of the 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania.
Bagbin pledged the prompt nomination of a replacement for Hon. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings following her ministerial appointment. He also congratulated Dr. Boutbig on his election as President.
Dr. Boutbig commended Ghana's consistent participation in the work of the PAP and its enduring commitment to Nkrumah's Pan-African legacy. Hon. Djidda Mamar Mahamat, PAP Third Vice-President, and Hon. Bernard Ahiafor, First Deputy Speaker, joined the talks.
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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.