Three suspects have been arrested by the Ghana Police Service for allegedly brandishing weapons in a viral video.
Four weapons were recovered from the suspects, according to the police.
According to the report, the suspects were arrested in Japa, near Wassa Akropong in the Western Region, for unlawful possession of firearms and acts of vigilantism.
Godfred Appiah alias Nana Kobina Gyan, Isaac Amoako alias Nana Owusu, and Theophilus Yeboah alias Fire have been identified as suspects.
The police revealed that efforts were currently being made to apprehend other suspects in the case.
“A search conducted at the residence of suspect Isaac Amoako led to the retrieval of four (4) pump action shotguns including twenty-four (24) AAA-refilled cartridges. However, he could not produce documents to cover three of the weapons,” the Police said.
Read the full statement from the Police below
POLICE ARREST THREE PERSONS FOR BRANDISHING WEAPONS IN VIRAL VIDEO; FOUR WEAPONS RETRIEVED
The Police, through an intelligence operation on 27th March 2023, arrested three suspects for possession of firearms without lawful authority and acts of vigilantism at Japa near Wassa Akropong in the Western Region.
The three suspects, Godfred Appiah alias Nana Kobina Gyan, Isaac Amoako alias Nana Owusu and Theophilus Yeboah alias Fire were arrested following an investigation into a viral video on social media in which one person was seen shooting at another and threatening violence.
The Police operation initially led to the arrest of the prime suspect, Godfred Appiah, who was seen in the video firing the weapon. Further Police investigation led to the arrest of suspects Theophilus Yeboah and Isaac Amoako, who the investigation revealed as the owner and supplier of the said weapon.
A search conducted at the residence of suspect Isaac Amoako led to the retrieval of four (4) pump action shotguns including twenty-four (24) AAA-refilled cartridges. However, he could not produce documents to cover three of the weapons.
The suspects were put before the Tarkwa Circuit Court today, Wednesday 29th March 2023, and have been remanded into custody to re-appear on 6th April 2023.
Efforts are currently underway to get other accomplices in connection with the case arrested to face justice.
By: Rainbowradiponline.com/Ghana
