Minister for the Interior Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has issued a six-week ultimatum to individuals in possession of unregistered firearms, directing them to voluntarily surrender their weapons or face severe sanctions.
He made this announcement at a press conference on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
The nationwide exercise, which is part of a broader crackdown on gun violence, will run from December 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026.
According to him, it forms part of an agenda to curb the proliferation of illicit arms and address rising gun-related incidents across the country.
The initiative offers a safe window for citizens to hand over unregistered or illegally held firearms without fear of prosecution. According to him, anyone found with illicit weapons after the deadline will be subjected to stringent punishment.
He added that the effort is essential to creating a safer and more secure environment for all Ghanaians.
He further disclosed that a temporary ban on the use of firearms during traditional festivities within the amnesty period, a measure intended to curb celebratory gunfire, prevent injuries, and save lives in communities nationwide.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
