Police officer arrested for selling fire arms

The Inspector-General of Police has directed the immediate interdiction of Detective Corporal Effah Okyere Williams of the Upper East Regional Police Headquarters. 

This follows a report from the Regional Police Commander to the effect that the said Police Detective who works as an arms and ammunition clerk is strongly suspected to be selling and transferring arms to individuals without authority.

The police in a statement said Corporal Effah Okyere Williams, who is in Police custody, will be dealt with in accordance with the Police Internal disciplinary proceedings in addition to possible criminal prosecution after investigation. 

Meanwhile, the Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested two people for unlawful possession of fire arms and ammunition without lawful authority. The suspects namely, Douglas Ayine Akologo aka W/O and Mumuni Yakubu aka Jacob were arrested based on information received by the Police. 

So far, the police have retrieved a ‘Bruni’ pistol with two rounds of ammunition together with 165 pieces of explosives from suspect Douglas Ayine Kologo during a search in his residence. 

The suspects together with Corporal Effah Kyere have been detained for investigations.

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