Military, police arrest 11, seize gun and ammunition near Nkwanta
A joint military and police team has arrested 11 people and seized a pump-action gun, ammunition and other security-related items during an intelligence-led operation at Kromase, near Nkwanta in the Oti Region. The operation, led by the Combat Team Commander, Major Muktar Saani, was conducted in the early hours of Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Doreen Bediako writes
According to a Facebook post on Thursday, August 27 by the Ghana Armed Forces, the security team carried out the cordon and search operation as part of efforts to identify and disrupt activities that could threaten peace and security in the area.Ghana sports news
The suspects include Benjamin Nyame, 41; Kofi Sakyi, 60; James Yentumi, 70; Donkor Benyingi, 49; Kofi Ofori, 56; Kwasi Christian, 47; Kelvin Agyei, 31; Kwame Asare Yentumi, 35; Mensah Nyimfor, 55; Geoffrey Okuigye, 53; Nelson Kolali, 17; and another person identified as Ntrubo.
Items retrieved from rooms occupied by some of the suspects include a black pump-action gun, 21 live AAA cartridges, two live BB cartridges, a brown body armour, a locally made ammunition belt and a police uniform.
The suspects and the recovered items have been taken to the operational base, where the suspects are currently in custody assisting with investigations.
The security operation is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security and maintain peace in the Nkwanta area.
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