Police officers in Accra have arrested a man identified as a suspected landguard. The arrest occurred following tip-offs from the public.
The suspect was allegedly found in possession of a firearm. Authorities are investigating whether he had the legal right to own the weapon.
The Ghana Police Service stated that the arrest was part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal activities in the region.
Landguards are persons who unlawfully seize or protect land, often using intimidation or violence.
The police did not immediately disclose the specific location of the arrest within Accra but confirmed it was intelligence-led.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses, according to a police spokesperson.