The Ghana Police Service have Confirmed, the had arrested the man captured in a viral video shooting several rounds of shots from an AK47 to mark the new year at the ANC mall, East Legon, Accra.
Investigations continue, as the suspect who’s name was given as, Flt Sergeant Nicholas Owusu is detained by the Military police.
On January 1, 2022. The Ghana Police Service
published a video of a young man seen firing several shots of a firearm believed to be AK47 at the ANC Mall, East Legon, assumedly to welcome the new year on the 31st of December 2021.
And GH₵ 5,000.00 bounty was placed on the suspect, to be awarded to anyone who help the police find and successful bring the suspect to justice.
Read the police statement below after suspect has been arrested.
A collaboration between the Police and the Military Police has led to the arrest of Flt. Sergeant Nicholas Owusu Frimpong in connection with the discharge of a firearm at A&C Mall, East Legon, on Friday, December 31, 2021.
The suspect was arrested following Police investigation into the incident of a
young man captured on video footage firing several shots of a firearm at A&C Mall purportedly to welcome the New Year, 2022.
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The suspect, Flt. Sergeant Nicholas Owusu is currently detained by the Military
Police whilst investigations continue.
As we continue to make merry for the new year, we want to urge the public to be guided in their celebrations and desist from acts that compromise public safety and order.
PT. ALEXANDER KWAKU OBENG DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
