16-year-old student arrested with locally made gun

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.

The minor was apprehended following a routine inspection conducted by school authorities within the dormitory premises.

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’s belongings.

He was immediately detained by the school administration and handed over to the police for further inquiry.

During preliminary interrogation, the student alleged that the firearm belonged to his stepfather, Mr Daniel Owusu Baafi.

Acting on this information, the police arrested Mr Baafi the following day, Thursday, 15th May 2025, to assist with investigations into the matter.

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Both the student and Mr Baafi have since been granted police enquiry bail.

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.

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.

The police have assured the public of their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of educational institutions within the region.