Volta Regional Police intercept ammunition on Accra-Benin bound bus

Police at the Tadzewu-Mitsrikasa barrier in the Volta Region made a major discovery. During a routine search on Friday, April 18, 2025, they intercepted ammunition.

At around 3:30 a.m., officers stopped a Hyundai bus with registration number GR 8246-Q. The bus was traveling from Accra to Benin. A search revealed 60 cartons of AAA cartridges and 72 cartons of BB cartridges.

The ammunition was hidden in sacks under passenger luggage. The driver, Abasou Fousseni, aged 45, and co-driver Salisu Jalilu, aged 38, were arrested for questioning. Both denied knowing about the ammunition.

However, police intelligence suggested that the co-driver loaded the illegal goods. The driver was granted police enquiry bail to continue his journey with passengers. Meanwhile, the co-driver remains in custody for further investigation.

He is expected to appear in court on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. In a press release, DSP Felix Danku emphasized the Ghana Police Service's commitment to fighting transnational crime and ensuring regional security.