Joint military-police operation arrests 11, retrieves gun and ammunition at Kromase
A joint team of the Ghana Army and Ghana Police Service has arrested 11 suspects and retrieved a pump-action gun and live ammunition during an intelligence-led operation at Kromase, near Nkwanta in the Oti Region. The operation was conducted on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen security and address emerging threats […]
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, a joint military-police operation took place near Nkwanta in the Oti Region of Ghana. A team comprising the Ghana Army and Ghana Police Service executed an intelligence-led cordon-and-search operation in Kromase, resulting in the arrest of 11 suspects.
Led by Major Muktar Saani, the operation aimed to strengthen security and address emerging threats in the area. As part of Exercise STARLIGHT STRETCH III, the initiative of the Ghana Army, the team recovered a pump-action gun, live ammunition, body armor, and a police uniform during the operation.
Following the successful retrieval of items, the 11 suspects and the seized equipment were transported to the operational base for further investigations. The operation concluded around 8:30 a.m. The incident underscores the significance of collaboration between security agencies and the implementation of intelligence-led strategies, ensuring the safety of lives and property, and maintaining peace within the Oti Region.
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