Six suspected land guards arrested, firearms recovered

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested six persons suspected of engaging in land guard activities and possessing firearms.

A police brief said the suspects were arrested following a distress call received on January 10, 2026, at about 1250 hours.

It said police officers who responded to the call encountered a group of about 50 men who were allegedly firing at workers at the scene.

The brief said the police returned fire and pursued the suspects into a nearby bush.

It said six persons were arrested out of the group, while others fled.

The police seized one AK-47 rifle with five rounds of ammunition, a Luger T9 pistol with five rounds of ammunition, a Regard MC pistol with 13 rounds of ammunition, and four motorbikes.

The suspects, together with the exhibits, were sent to the Accra Regional Police Headquarters for further investigations.

GNA

Edited by Kenneth Sackey

11 Jan. 2026