The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two persons for the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition following a routine patrol operation at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra.

The suspects, identified as Kwame Boateng, aged 35, a pillion rider, and Fatahu Alhassan, aged 52, a motorcycle rider, were arrested on Saturday, December 20, 2025.

A statement signed by the Superintendent of Police and the Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, Ms. Juliana Obeng, noted that the patrol team spotted the suspects riding a Royal motorcycle with a faded number plate and attempted to stop them for questioning. However, the suspects reportedly refused to stop and attempted to flee, leading to a brief chase.

"A search conducted on the suspects led to the retrieval of one pistol bearing number 39363 with the inscription “CS HEAND SUH”, 72 rounds of ammunition, one iPhone, one LG smartphone, one Samsung phone, one Blackberry phone, one keypad phone, and two wristwatches," it added.

The suspects have been cautioned and are currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations.

It added that "the retrieved exhibits have been retained for evidential purposes, while efforts are underway to trace the owners of the recovered mobile phones and to establish the source of the firearm and ammunition."

The Accra Regional Police Command urged the public to continue supporting Police efforts by providing credible information to help combat crime and enhance public safety.