By Amoako Kwame
The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested eleven individuals for allegedly being in unlawful possession of arms and ammunition in connection with the ongoing chieftaincy dispute at Adambrobe in the Aburi area of the Eastern Region.
According to a statement from the Command’s Public Affairs Unit, the suspects were apprehended on Sunday, May 3, during an operation carried out by the Aburi District Command.
The suspects are identified as Dawu Joseph, a farmer; Kwame Aboagye, a vulcanizer; Samuel Obeng, a taxi driver at Adambrobe; Owusu Paul, a member of the Adambrobe Asekyere family; and Jerry John Kwame Atilla, a businessman residing in Sowutuom.
The remaining suspects were identified as Evans Dekadzor, Christian Atsu, Samuel Annan, Thomas Davidson, and Richard Agyeman, all reportedly working as private security personnel.
Police stated that a search carried out during the operation resulted in the recovery of five pump-action rifles, 23 live cartridges, a taser, six mobile phones and a piece of body armour
The statement added that two vehicles were also impounded — an unregistered Ford pickup and a Toyota Corolla with registration number GE 2560-19 — which were allegedly used in conveying the suspects.
The Command further revealed that another suspect, identified as Douglas Amoako Danquah, was arrested on Monday, May 4, after he was reportedly seen taking part in a procession within the township.
This brings the total number of individuals arrested in connection with the case to eleven.
The Eastern Regional Police Command stated that the suspects are currently in custody, assisting with investigations.
The Command also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace in the area and urged all parties involved in the Adambrobe chieftaincy dispute to exercise restraint.
“The Eastern Regional Police Command continues to assure the public of our continued commitment to maintaining peace and stability in Adambrobe,” the statement added.
