11 arrested, weapons seized in joint military-police operation at Kromase

A joint team of military and police personnel has arrested 11 people and seized a pump-action gun, ammunition and other security-related items during an intelligence-led operation at Kromase near Nkwanta in the Oti Region.

The operation was conducted in the early hours of Wednesday, August 26, 2026, under the leadership of Combat Team Commander Major Muktar Saani.

According to a Facebook post by the Ghana Armed Forces on Thursday, August 27, the operation involved a cordon and search of the area as part of efforts to identify and disrupt activities that could pose a threat to peace and security.

The suspects have been identified as Benjamin Nyame, 41; Kofi Sakyi, 60; James Yentumi, 70; Donkor Benyingi, 49; Kofi Ofori, 56; Kwasi Christian, 47; Kelvin Agyei, 31; Kwame Asare Yentumi, 35; Mensah Nyimfor, 55; Geoffrey Okuigye, 53; Nelson Kolali, 17; and another person identified as Ntrubo.

Items reportedly recovered from rooms occupied by some of the suspects include a black pump-action gun, 21 live AAA cartridges, two live BB cartridges, a brown body armour, a locally manufactured ammunition belt and a police uniform.

The suspects and the recovered items have since been transported to the operational base, where the suspects are in custody assisting with investigations.

The security operation forms part of ongoing efforts by the security agencies to strengthen security and maintain peace in the Nkwanta area.