10 arrested over illegal arms possession linked to Adambrobe chieftaincy dispute
Ten persons were arrested for allegedly possessing arms and ammunition without authority on Sunday, May 3, in Adambrobe in the Aburi area of the Eastern Region. The arrests are "in connection with the ongoing chieftaincy dispute at Adambrobe." The suspects include Dawu Joseph, Kwame Aboagye, Samuel Obeng, Owusu Paul, and Jerry John Kwame Atilla.
Other suspects were identified as Evans Dekadzor, Christian Atsu, Samuel Annan, Thomas Davidson and Richard Agyeman, "all said to be private security personnel." A search led to the retrieval of five pump-action rifles, twenty-three live cartridges, one taser, six mobile phones and a body armour. Two vehicles were impounded: "one unregistered Ford pickup and a Toyota Corolla with registration number GE 2560-19 which were used to transport the suspects."
Another suspect, Douglas Amoako Danquah, was arrested on Monday, May 4, after he was allegedly sighted in a procession within the township. Police maintained that the total number of persons arrested in connection with the case stands at ten. The suspects are currently in custody assisting with investigations. The Eastern Regional Police Command said they "continue to assure the public of our continued commitment to maintaining peace and stability in Adambrobe."
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Tensions are high in Adambrobe as the Eastern Regional Police Command investigates an ongoing chieftaincy dispute. Authorities have made multiple arrests, raising concerns about unauthorized arms - but what does it all mean?
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