The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspected notorious land guard believed to have been terrorising residents of Abokobi and its surrounding communities.
The suspect, identified as Saviour Kojo Ekpe, 45, was arrested on March 5, 2026, following intelligence gathered by the National Operations Directorate (NOD) Surveillance Unit indicating that he had been operating as a land guard in the Abokobi area and allegedly renting out weapons to criminals.
According to a police report, intelligence suggested that Ekpe possessed a number of weapons which he allegedly hired out to criminals for various unlawful activities.
Based on the intelligence, two surveillance teams were deployed to Abokobi to monitor the suspect and effect his arrest. The teams subsequently apprehended Ekpe.
A search conducted in his room led to the retrieval of four pump-action guns, 101 AA/BB live cartridges, one jack knife, one Glock Austria pistol, and 17 rounds of 9mm live ammunition.
Police said the suspect was subsequently taken to the office for interrogation where he admitted ownership of the weapons but failed to provide a convincing explanation for possessing the arsenal.
During questioning, Ekpe claimed that he used one of the weapons for hunting, another for the protection of his home, and another for his personal safety.
Police investigators, however, believe his explanation confirms intelligence suggesting that the weapons were being kept and allegedly rented out to individuals for criminal activities.
Meanwhile, another suspect identified as Emmanuel Abbey, believed to be an accomplice of Ekpe, was also arrested for allegedly threatening the life of a complainant.
Both suspects are currently in police custody while the retrieved weapons and ammunition have been retained as exhibits for evidential purposes as investigations continue.
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