The Tafo Pankrono Divisional Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old Form Two student of Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School (OKESS) for unlawful possession of a locally manufactured firearm.<\/p>\n
The minor was apprehended following a routine inspection conducted by school authorities within the dormitory premises.<\/p>\n
According to the school, the search was carried out on the morning of Wednesday, around 9:30 a.m., during which the weapon was discovered in the student\u2019s belongings.<\/p>\n
He was immediately detained by the school administration and handed over to the police for further inquiry.<\/p>\n
During preliminary interrogation, the student alleged that the firearm belonged to his stepfather, Mr Daniel Owusu Baafi.<\/p>\n
Acting on this information, the police arrested Mr Baafi the following day, Thursday, 15th May 2025, to assist with investigations into the matter.<\/p>\n
Both the student and Mr Baafi have since been granted police enquiry bail.<\/p>\n
They are required to report to the police on Monday, 19th May 2025, to assist with ongoing investigations into the unlawful possession of the weapon.<\/p>\n
The Head of Public Affairs for the Ashanti Regional Police Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Godwin Ahianyo, disclosed these details in a press statement issued on Sunday.<\/p>\n
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