A man travelling from Kumasi to Tarkwa found himself in police custody after being caught with a foreign-made pistol and live ammunition tucked away in his bag.
The incident took place on July 29, 2025, at the Tweapease Police Barrier near Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. According to the Ashanti South Regional Police Command, officers were conducting routine checks when they stopped a Toyota minibus. Among the passengers was Osman Abdul Majeed, whose backpack raised suspicions during the inspection.
A search of his belongings uncovered an unregistered Bruni Model 92 pistol, fully loaded with three live 9mm rounds. The discovery led to his immediate arrest on the grounds of illegal firearm possession.
During questioning, Majeed reportedly admitted that the gun had been handed over to him in Tamale by someone identified only as Awal. He was instructed to deliver it to a contact in Tarkwa. However, he was unable to provide any documents to justify carrying or transporting the weapon.
Authorities say Majeed remains in police custody and is expected to be arraigned soon. Meanwhile, investigations are underway to determine the origins of the firearm and track down all individuals linked to the case.
