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Ghana security operations against violent crime

Overview

Security operations in Ghana have targeted violent crime and the illegal use of firearms. In the Binduri District of the Upper East Region, a joint police and military operation resulted in the death of Isaka Sabani, also known as ‘Culture’. Sabani was a suspect in attempted murder and unlawful firearm discharge; authorities recovered an AK-47 and 28 rounds of ammunition during the operation.

Expanding on these efforts, the Ghana Police Service reported a nationwide crackdown against robbery gangs, murder suspects, and weapons traffickers. This intelligence-led initiative led to several arrests and the recovery of 11 AK-47 rifles, one pump-action gun, and 357 rounds of ammunition. The operations addressed various crimes, including attacks on motorists, gold dealers, and banks, as well as the dismantling of robbery gangs in the Wassa Akropong and Manso areas.

Entities

Upper East Regional Police Command · Isaka Sabani · Binduri District · Jamaica Constabulary Force · Christian Tetteh Yohuno

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Ghana Police recover 11 AK-47 rifles in nationwide crime crackdown

    Ghana Police Service reports seven major breakthroughs in a nationwide crackdown, resulting in multiple arrests and the recovery of 11 AK-47 rifles and significant ammunition.

  2. 9 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Binduri security operation kills suspect and recovers AK-47

    A joint police and military operation in Ghana's Binduri District killed a suspected gunman, Isaka Sabani, and recovered an AK-47 with 28 rounds of ammunition following a series of recent shootings.

Sources

adomonline.com · asaaseradio.com · ashantireport.com · ghanaguardian.com · jamaicaobserver.com · oyerepafmonline.com · premiumtimesng.com · thepodiummedia.com