The Ghana Police Service recently announced the arrest of 26 individuals for brandishing and firing toy guns, a practice the police say violates Section 207 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29).
This move has sparked mixed reactions among Ghanaians, with some supporting the crackdown to prevent potential misuse by criminals, while others criticize it as excessive.
The toy gun trend originated in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, where young Ghanaians started reminiscing about their childhood by playing with toy guns.
Videos of this activity went viral on social media, prompting others to join the fun.