The Ghana Police Service, through its Special Operations unit, has arrested 26 individuals for brandishing and indiscriminately firing toy guns in public. This activity, which has become a popular trend in Kumasi, has raised concerns about public safety.
The trend involves individuals purchasing toy guns and using them to playfully shoot at each other or stage mock robberies. The practice, which began last week, has sparked widespread discussion and caused an increase in the demand and price of toy guns in the area. The Kumasi market has been identified as a major hotspot for these activities, which have created fear and panic in some cases.
The police have classified this behavior as a violation of the Public Order Act and Section 207 of the Criminal Offenses Act, 1960 (Act 29). In response, they have arrested 26 individuals, who are expected to assist in ongoing investigations.
Authorities have announced that the suspects will be arraigned in court while efforts are made to apprehend others involved in the trend. The police assured the public of their commitment to maintaining peace and order, emphasizing their collaboration with stakeholders to address the issue effectively.
The Ghana Police Service has urged the public to refrain from activities that disrupt public peace and pledged to ensure a safer environment for all.
