The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested suspect Mohammed Iddi alias “Water” for unlawful possession of firearms.
The suspect was arrested at the Pigu police barrier, on the Tamale-Bolgata Highway during routine police intelligence operations. The operation on Thursday, 7th April 2022 led to the retrieval of six (6) new foreign-made ‘9mm Calibre Bruni 92’ pistols.
On Friday 8th April, 2022, suspect Mohammed Iddi was arraigned before High Court One in Tamale and has been remanded into police custody to reappear on 25th April 2022.
The Ghana Police Service in a statement commended the Northern Regional Police Command, especially the team that was involved in this operation for their diligence.
“We would like to assure the public that the Police remain committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all. We, therefore, urge you to continue to help and support us,” it added.