Police in Akwatia, Eastern South Region, have arrested a 36-year-old man, Stephen Nkansah, after three pump-action shotguns were discovered in his vehicle during a snap checkpoint inspection.
The incident occurred on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at about 2:00 p.m., when a police team stationed at the Staff Village Boadua checkpoint stopped a Toyota Tundra pick-up with registration number WR 5535-13.
According to the police, the vehicle, which was travelling from Asamankese towards Boadua, was carrying five mourners. "Upon searching the pick-up, the police found three pump-action shotguns.
Nkansah admitted to owning two of the weapons and claimed the third belonged to his chief. "He told officers they were headed to a funeral at Akim Takyiman," the statement said.
