The Ghana Police Service in the North East Region has arrested two suspects, Mohammed Basit, 18, and Baba Rasid, 22, for stealing a pistol and ammunition belonging to an Immigration officer. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 17, 2025, when the suspects broke into the officer’s room while he was away.
The stolen items included a Smith and Wesson pistol loaded with ten rounds of ammunition and two CZ rifle magazines loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition each. Through intelligence, the police tracked the suspects to Kperiga, a suburb of Walewale, where they were arrested while attempting to hide the pistol and ammunition in a stationary vehicle.
The suspects are currently in police custody, and investigations are ongoing. They will be put before court to face justice. The police operation highlights the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing in the region.
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