Police Seize 9 Weapons, Arrest 10 Ahead of Akwatia By-Election
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested ten suspects and retrieved nine firearms in a series of security operations in Akwatia as part of efforts to safeguard the upcoming by-election.
The weapons recovered include eight pump-action guns and a locally manufactured single-barrel gun, seized during snap checks and targeted operations aimed at curbing the unlawful possession and use of firearms ahead of the polls.
On August 22, 2025, police near St. Dominic Hospital intercepted a vehicle driven by Bernard Kumi Ofosu, recovering a Tulpar double-barrel pump-action gun, four AAA live cartridges, and two blank cartridges. Although Ofosu produced a licence, he remains in custody while verification continues.
At the Akwatia Y-Junction snap check, officers arrested Joshua Amenuku after finding 15 live cartridges on him. A search at his home led to the recovery of an ADLER Tulpar pump-action gun and five more cartridges.
Later that day, police at the Boadua Livingstone checkpoint arrested Enoch Asiedu and Lu Youyan, a Chinese national, after four live cartridges were found in their Toyota Hilux. The ammunition was allegedly linked to their employer, identified only as Mohammed, who is currently being pursued by police.
In another operation on August 23, police arrested Pieterson Joseph at Boadua Livingstone Junction with an ADLER Tulpar pump-action gun and 46 cartridges in his vehicle. He admitted ownership of the weapon.
That same evening, officers intercepted a Toyota Tundra (WR 5535-13) at Staff Village, Boadua, uncovering three pump-action guns — a Pardus, a Hulglu Atroe, and another unidentified brand. Stephen Nkansah, who claimed ownership of two and said the third belonged to his chief, was also arrested.
Police say the operations form part of intensified security measures to ensure peace before, during, and after the by-election. The command has assured the public that similar operations will continue to maintain law and order in Akwatia.
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