Five Arrested As Police Recover Firearms, Ammunition In Intelligence-Led Operation At Sapeiman Faase

Five suspected members of a criminal group have been arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command following an intelligence-led operation at Sapeiman Faase in the Greater Accra Region.

The operation, which was conducted jointly with the National Police Intelligence Directorate (NPID), took place on Thursday, July 17, 2026, at the suspects’ premises in Sapeiman Faase. Police have not publicly disclosed the exact time the operation was carried out.

The suspects, identified as Torgbui Agah Semaglo (50), Shadrach Agah Semaglo (22), William Kweku Sedanu (21), Cyril Kassenu (26), and Kingsford Agah Semaglo (18), were arrested during the operation after police acted on credible intelligence linking them to suspected criminal activities in the area.

A search of the premises led to the recovery of one pump-action gun, one Stoeger ST-R9 pistol, one dummy Austria pistol, one jackknife, one face mask, 12 BB cartridges, three rounds of 9mm ammunition, one AK-47 round of ammunition, one talisman and two kitchen knives. All the items have been retained by the Police as exhibits to support ongoing investigations.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are believed to be members of a criminal group involved in armed robbery and landguard activities. Police allege that the recovered weapons were used to terrorise residents of Sapeiman Faase and surrounding communities.

The suspects remain in police custody assisting with investigations while efforts continue to identify other members of the criminal network and establish their involvement in other criminal activities.

The Accra Regional Police Command has urged the public to continue providing credible information to support the fight against crime and has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property across the Greater Accra Region.