Police in the Bawku Municipality have arrested some persons believed to be involved in recent shooting incidents in the area.
According to the Police, these persons were arrested upon intelligence they gathered, however, some were able to escape arrest.
Police sitrep indicates that the operation begun at the residence of one Sunday and Abachie Adamu who took to their heels upon sensing the presence of the Police.
From there, the Police were said to have proceeded to Gigande where suspect Maxwell Asana aged 42 who is said to be the supplier of weapons for suspects was arrested.
A search conducted in his premises revealed 2 foreign pistols, 50 rounds of AK 47 live ammunition, 17 rounds of M16 live ammunition 10 rounds of live 9mm ammunition and 3 rounds G3 live ammunition.
According to the Police, the exhibits were hidden in a pot of water at the compound of the house. They were retrieved and retained at the station for evidential purpose.
Source:Fiilafmonline/mynewsghana
