The Northern Regional Police Command acted on intelligence. They successfully apprehended three individuals. This was concerning alleged weapon smuggling in Savelugu, Northern Region.
The suspects were identified as Gaba Abdallah Alhassan, Alhassan Abdallah, and Alhassan Abdul Kudus. They were arrested on May 1, 2025, following a well-coordinated operation.
During the arrest, the police seized a variety of weapons and ammunition from the suspects. Among the items recovered were: one AK-47 rifle. There was also one submachine gun (SMG) and one Smith & Wesson SD40 VE pistol. A single-barrel gun and two magazines were found. The police recovered 15 rounds of AK-47 ammunition. They also retrieved 13 rounds of pistol ammunition. Additionally, there were 27 more rounds of ammunition and five BB cartridges.
The suspects are currently in custody, and investigations are ongoing. Once the probe is complete, they are expected to be arraigned in court.
