A 16-year-old student of Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School (OKESS) who is in Form Two has been arrested for having a locally made gun.
School staff found the gun during a dormitory search on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, around 9:30 a.m. They quickly called the police.
The student told the police the gun belonged to his stepfather, Mr. Daniel Owusu Baafi. Police arrested the stepfather on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Both the student and his stepfather were given police enquiry bail. They must return to the police on Monday, May 19, 2025, for more questions.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command shared this in a statement on Sunday, May 18. The statement was signed by DSP Godwin Ahianyo, Head of Public Affairs.