Police in Ghana have arrested two suspects in Abokobi in the Greater Accra Region following an intelligence-led operation targeting illegal firearms possession and suspected land guard activities. The suspects, identified as Saviour Kojo Ekpe and Emmanuel Abbey, are currently in custody assisting with ongoing investigations.
Notorious Land Guard Suspect Arrested in Intelligence Operation
According to police sources, Saviour Kojo Ekpe, described as a suspected notorious land guard, was arrested on March 5, 2026, after authorities received intelligence reports that he had allegedly been terrorising residents in Abokobi and surrounding communities.
Investigators believe Ekpe had been intimidating residents and was allegedly involved in renting out firearms to criminals for unlawful activities. The arrest forms part of wider efforts by security agencies to clamp down on illegal weapons and land guard operations across the country.
Police Retrieve Pump-Action Guns, Pistol and Over 100 Cartridges
A search conducted in Ekpe’s room led to the retrieval of several firearms and ammunition. Items recovered by the police included four pump-action guns, 101 AA and BB live cartridges, a Glock Austria pistol, 17 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and a jack knife.
During interrogation, Ekpe admitted ownership of the weapons but failed to provide lawful justification for possessing them. He reportedly claimed some of the weapons were used for hunting and personal protection.
However, investigators suspect the firearms may have been supplied to criminals for illegal operations, raising concerns about the circulation of illegal weapons in the Greater Accra Region.
Second Suspect Arrested for Alleged Threats
Police also arrested Emmanuel Abbey, who is believed to be an accomplice of Ekpe. Abbey was picked up after allegedly threatening the life of a complainant connected to the case.
The police say both suspects remain in custody while investigations continue.
Police Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Arms and Land Guards
The arrests highlight ongoing efforts by Ghanaian security authorities to combat the activities of land guards and the proliferation of illegal firearms, which have been linked to land disputes and violent confrontations in several parts of the country.
Authorities have repeatedly warned that individuals found in possession of illegal weapons or involved in land guard operations will face the full rigours of the law.
Residents are also being encouraged to report suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies to help maintain peace and security in their communities.
Recent security developments and crime-related reports across the country continue to draw national attention, including incidents such as the Wisconsin teen accused of killing his parents in an alleged assassination plot and growing discussions about security threats facing Ghanaian peacekeepers abroad.
Authorities say the investigation into the Abokobi case remains ongoing and further arrests could follow as police work to dismantle networks linked to illegal arms circulation.
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