20-year-old labourer remanded for illegal firearm possession at Abuakwa

A 20-year-old labourer, Silas Owusu, has been remanded in police custody after being charged with possessing a firearm without authority and threatening to kill another person.

The Nkawie Circuit Court, presided over by Mr Robert Addo, remanded Owusu to reappear on January 9, 2026, after he pleaded not guilty to the two charges.

Police Chief Inspector Evans Ayimbisa, prosecuting, told the court that both the complainant, Kwadwo Addo, and the accused are residents of Abuakwa in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality.

He said on December 21, 2025, around 4:00 pm, Addo was on his way to the Abuakwa palace when he saw Owusu fighting with a neighbour and intervened to separate them.

Owusu allegedly became offended and tried to hit Addo with a piece of wood, but Addo escaped, leaving the wood behind.

The prosecutor added that when Addo returned to the scene, Owusu pulled out a Brazilian pistol from his shorts and threatened to kill him. Addo managed to flee and reported the incident to the Abuakwa police.

Owusu was later arrested with the help of local youth. In his caution statement, he admitted the offence and led police to his room, where a search recovered a pair of scissors and a knife.

GNA