OKESS student arrested after firearm discovered during dormitory search
During police interrogation, the student claimed that the firearm belonged to his stepfather, identified as Mr. Daniel Owusu Baafi. The police subsequently apprehended Mr. Baafi on Thursday (15 May)
A 16-year-old student from Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School (OKESS) in Kumasi has been arrested after being found in possession of a locally manufactured firearm.
The Tafo Pankrono Divisional Police Command detained the Form Two student following a routine dormitory search by school authorities on Wednesday (14 May), at approximately 9:30 a.m. The weapon, discovered during the search, prompted the immediate arrest of the student, who was then handed over to the police.
During police interrogation, the student claimed that the firearm belonged to his stepfather, identified as Mr. Daniel Owusu Baafi. The police subsequently apprehended Mr. Baafi on Thursday (15 May).
Both the student and his stepfather have been granted police enquiry bail and are required to report to authorities on Monday, May 19, 2025, for further investigations.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, Head of Public Affairs for the Ashanti Regional Police Command, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Sunday (18 May).
The police have assured the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the circumstances under which the firearm came into the student’s possession.
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