A/R: 25-Year-Old Arrested with Cache of Ammunition and Military Gear Near Asankare Police Barrier

A 25-year-old man, Yussif Mohammed, is in police custody after being found in possession of a significant stockpile of ammunition, weapons accessories, and military-style gear near the Asankare Police barrier in the Ashanti Region.

The arrest occurred on Wednesday, May 8, following a collaborative effort between the Konongo Divisional Police Command and vigilant members of the public.

According to police, the incident unfolded when a backpack fell from an Accra-bound passenger bus traveling from Kumasi, on which Yussif was a passenger. Observant eyewitnesses noticed the dropped bag and quickly alerted nearby officers, who moved in to investigate.

A search of the backpack revealed a disturbing assortment of items, including:

• 207 rounds of assorted ammunition: 97 G3 rounds, 42 AK-47 rounds, and 35 CZ rounds
• Two G3 magazines loaded with live rounds, along with empty CZ and G3 magazines
• A bulletproof vest, military trousers, boots, and smocks adorned with talismans
• A crash helmet, black and green pullovers, jackets, and dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp

At a press briefing, Ashanti South Regional Police Commander ACP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba confirmed the arrest and detailed the items recovered.

“The suspect was on a bus bound for Accra from Kumasi when the backpack fell off. Police officers responded promptly after being alerted and apprehended him when he admitted ownership of the bag,” ACP Nyaaba said.

He added that investigations are underway and that the suspect will be processed for court in the coming days.

The commander also issued a stern warning to criminals operating in the region, emphasizing the police’s increased vigilance and commitment to maintaining public safety.

“We are intensifying our efforts to rid communities of criminals and ensure that citizens can go about their daily lives in peace and security,” he stated.

ACP Nyaaba appealed to the public to support law enforcement by remaining vigilant and sharing information that could aid in crime prevention.

“We cannot do this alone. Community vigilance is essential,” he said.

The incident has raised alarm over the quantity and type of weaponry recovered from a single individual, with authorities now probing the suspect’s motives and possible connections.

Further updates will be shared as the investigation progresses.