At least fifteen people were arrested by the Ghana Police Service in Ho on Friday, December 26, 2025, following a shooting incident that disrupted activities at the Ho Central Mosque in the Volta Regional capital. The arrests were confirmed in preliminary reports from security sources and media coverage. Police said the detentions followed sporadic gunfire at the mosque during the morning when worshippers were gathering for Jumu’ah prayers.
The exact circumstances that led to the shooting are not yet fully established in official statements. Reports from multiple news outlets indicate that armed men, described in some accounts as masked, entered the vicinity of the mosque and shots were fired, creating panic among worshippers and residents. Several people sustained gunshot and other injuries during the incident and were taken to medical facilities in Ho for treatment. Sources differ on the number of those injured, with reports citing between seven and ten wounded, including some in critical condition.
Police have not publicly disclosed the identities of those arrested or any specific charges at this stage. The detained individuals are being held by the Volta Regional Police Command as investigations proceed. Security personnel, including the police and a visible increase in patrols around the mosque and adjacent areas, continue to maintain presence to prevent further violence.
Officials have not provided a formal motive for the attack, and no senior police spokesperson has issued a detailed public statement outlining the findings of the investigation. Some media reports and initial analyses suggest that the incident may be connected to long-standing disputes within the local Muslim community over the position of Volta Regional Chief Imam. Internal disagreements within the community over leadership succession have been a source of tension in previous years, leading to earlier confrontations and police interventions.
At this point, authorities have not confirmed that the mosque shooting was directly caused by the leadership dispute or any other specific issue. Police investigations are ongoing, and it is unclear whether additional arrests will be made or whether formal charges have been laid against the suspects. The Ghana Police Service has appealed for calm and cooperation from the public while it works to determine the facts surrounding the case.