The Ashanti Region has emerged as the epicenter of gun violence in Ghana for the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest report from the Ghana National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons.
The Commission's monitoring of violent incidents between January and March 2025 revealed a sharp rise in gun-related crimes, signaling growing concerns over national security and public safety.
The data shows that a total of 53-gun violence incidents were recorded across the country during this period, marking a significant increase of 253.3% compared to the same quarter in 2024, which recorded just 15 cases.
When compared to the last quarter of 2024, where 47 incidents were reported, the first quarter of 2025 reflects a slower yet continued upward trend in gun violence.
