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The Oti Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) has intercepted a vehicle carrying illegal firearms and ammunition enroute to Kpandai in the Northern Region.
According to the police, on February 7, 2026, intelligence revealed that a Kia Rhino with registration number GS-4677-17, was transporting boxes of ammunition from Accra.
Acting on the tip-off, PID Director ASP Maxwell Osafo-Adamu deployed a team to lay an ambush along the vehicle’s route.
On February 8, 2026 at about 3:30 PM, the vehicle was stopped and searched.
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The search conducted revealed one locally manufactured single-barrel shot gun and 21 boxes of 525 pieces of Lion AAA and BB ammunitions concealed amongst building materials.
“Officers recovered a locally made single-barrel shotgun and 21 boxes containing 525 rounds of Lion AAA and BB ammunition hidden among building materials,” the police said.
The driver, Abubakari Salam Atta, and his passenger, Kabuja Kwadwo Tademe, were arrested.
They have claimed ownership of the seized items and remain in custody to assist with investigations.
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