Ghana Armed Forces Warrant Officer Arrested Over Alleged Attempt to Sell Firearms in Ashanti Region
A Warrant Officer Class II (W.O. II) of the Ghana Armed Forces has been arrested for allegedly attempting to sell firearms to a civilian in the Ashanti Region.
The suspect, identified as W.O. II David Kofi Brew of the 4th Battalion, Kumasi, was arrested on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at about 2:30 p.m. at the Bekwai Shell Filling Station following an intelligence-led operation by the Ashanti South Police Intelligence Directorate (PID).
The operation, led by the Regional Director of the PID, ASP Princeton Peasah Darkwa, formed part of ongoing efforts to dismantle networks suspected of supplying weapons to criminal groups in Obuasi and surrounding communities.
According to a situational report from the PID, preliminary intelligence indicated that the officer was involved in the illicit sale of firearms. Acting on this information, police deployed undercover operatives on December 15, 2025, to engage the suspect.
During the meeting, the suspect reportedly arrived in a military vehicle with registration number 54 GA 92 and indicated his ability to supply M16 rifles, G3 rifles, pistols, and other firearms. An undercover officer agreed to purchase an M16 rifle, for which the suspect allegedly quoted a price of GH¢80,000.
On December 16, 2025, the suspect contacted the undercover agent, indicating that the firearm, along with an additional pistol, was ready for collection. He later met the agent at the Bekwai Shell Filling Station, where he was arrested while allegedly attempting to hand over the weapons.
Items retrieved during the arrest included a TMM .22 assault rifle loaded with 99 rounds of ammunition and two 12-round magazines, as well as an Ash Taurus GX2 pistol with 100 rounds of ammunition and three 12-round magazines.
During interrogation, the suspect reportedly admitted to selling firearms to individuals in and around Obuasi. He is currently in police custody as investigations continue, while his military superiors are expected to be formally notified
