The Ghana Police Service, through the Special Support Unit to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has arrested a man for illegal possession of a firearm and attempting to sell an assault rifle in Accra.
The suspect, Abdulai Ibrahim, was apprehended on December 29, 2025, at Sodom and Gomorrah following intelligence that he had an assault rifle and planned to sell it to buyers in the Greater Accra Region.
Investigations revealed that he had a CZ rifle, which he allegedly offered for sale at GH¢35,000.
He also admitted to previously transporting several pump-action guns to individuals in the Northern Region.
Abdulai further revealed that the firearms were allegedly sourced from an arms dealer operating around UTC in Accra.
Police are now investigating to identify and apprehend all individuals connected to the illegal arms trade.
The rifle was recovered during the arrest and is now secured by the Police for further investigation.
Abdulai Ibrahim remains in custody, assisting with inquiries, as authorities work to dismantle the illegal firearms network.
The police have reaffirmed their commitment to curbing the proliferation of illegal arms and urged the public to provide any information that could assist ongoing investigations.
