The Ghana Police Service, through the Special Support Unit to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has apprehended a man for unlawful possession of a firearm and attempting to sell an assault rifle in Accra.
The suspect, identified as Abdulai Ibrahim, was arrested on December 29, 2025, at Sodom and Gomorrah following intelligence that he was in possession of a CZ rifle and intended to sell it in the Greater Accra Region.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Abdulai Ibrahim offered the firearm for sale at GH¢35,000. During questioning, he reportedly admitted to previously transporting several pump-action guns to individuals in the Northern Region.
Police further stated that the firearms were allegedly sourced from an arms dealer operating near UTC in Accra. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in the illegal arms trade.
The assault rifle was recovered during the arrest and is now secured by the Police as part of the investigation. Abdulai Ibrahim remains in police custody, assisting authorities as they work to dismantle the firearms network.
