A soldier is facing charges for allegedly taking part in cattle theft. Private Blessing Owusu Marfo is accused of helping to steal cows in Binduri, a suburb of Bawku.
Private Marfo is a member of the 11 Mechanized Battalion. His unit is located at Abilba Barracks in Bolgatanga.
According to a Police statement, Private Marfo is currently at large. Law enforcement officials are actively searching for him.
He faces charges of aiding a crime and stealing. The Ghana Police Service is handling the investigation and legal procedures.
The incident took place in the Upper East Region. Cattle theft is a serious issue in some parts of Ghana.
The charges highlight the military's cooperation with civil law enforcement in such cases. Further details will be announced when he is apprehended.