Police in Accra have arrested a man suspected of being a land guard. The arrest follows a report of shots being fired at a construction site.
The incident occurred at a construction site in Accra. The alleged gunfire was aimed at workers to intimidate them.
A Ghana Police Service statement said the suspect was hired to guard the land. He was allegedly meant to drive away people trying to encroach on the property.
Authorities have taken the suspect into custody. He is expected to face charges related to the incident.
The Ghana Police Service confirmed the arrest. Further investigations are underway to understand the full circumstances.
This action by a suspected land guard highlights ongoing disputes over land ownership in some areas.