Fine Artist Remanded Over Alleged Possession of Firearm
The Circuit Court 9, Accra, has remanded a 40-year-old fine artist, Faisal Ali, into police custody for allegedly possessing a firearm and ammunition without lawful authority. Ali, a resident of Macedonia, Amasaman, is facing a charge of possession of arms and ammunition contrary to Section 192 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). When […] The post Fine Artist Remanded Over Alleged…
According to prosecutors, a 40-year-old fine artist named Faisal Ali from Macedonia, Amasaman, has been remanded into police custody by Circuit Court 9 in Accra. He is accused of possessing a firearm and ammunition without proper authorization, in violation of Section 192 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960. The court heard the case on Tuesday, with Chief Inspector Ramata Asumah urging the court to consider Ali's plea for bail.
However, the court declined the application and decided to keep Ali in custody. The prosecution stated that the incident occurred on September 2, 2026, when the National Operations Directorate received a distress call about Ali allegedly terrorizing residents and developers in Katapor, Pokuase. Upon arrival, police found residents overpowering Ali, who threatened to use a pistol.
Police recovered a black Bruni Mod pistol and four rounds of ammunition from a leather side bag. During questioning, Ali denied possessing the weapon, but he was charged with possession of arms and ammunition and subsequently brought before the court. The judge denied bail and remanded Ali into police custody, with a re-appearance scheduled for September 11, 2026.
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