Greater Accra records highest firearm surrenders- NACSA
Ghana’s National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) says the Greater Accra Region is leading in the number of firearms surrendered under the ongoing Gun Amnesty Programme.
The initiative, which began on December 1, allows individuals to voluntarily register or hand over unlicensed or illicit firearms without fear of arrest, prosecution, or interrogation.
Dr. Adam Bonaa, Executive Secretary of NACSA, disclosed this on Friday, December 26, 2025, after visiting the National Mosque in Accra. During the visit, he met with the National Chief Imam to raise awareness among the Muslim community about the programme, which ends on January 15, 2026.
“The Greater Accra Region is one of the areas where most of the weapons we have collected are coming from. It is currently leading in terms of arms surrendered under the amnesty programme, with the support of the security commanders,” he said.
He explained that engaging the Muslim community was motivated by the influence of the National Chief Imam, whom he described as a key advocate for peace and social cohesion. Dr Bonaa said the Chief Imam has agreed to serve as an ambassador for the Gun Amnesty Programme.
“The Chief Imam is one of the pillars of peace in this country. He does not preach violence or disturbance. Even in difficult moments when people wanted to react violently on his behalf, he consistently called for restraint. That tells you the kind of authority and moral influence he has,” Dr. Bonaa said, adding that the Chief Imam welcomed the initiative and pledged his support in encouraging voluntary surrender of illegal firearms within the Muslim community.
Greater Accra Regional Police Commander, DCOP Duuti Tuaruka, who was part of the delegation, reassured the public that individuals surrendering weapons under the programme would not be arrested.
He urged anyone in possession of illegal firearms to take advantage of the amnesty and hand them over to security agencies before the January 15 deadline.
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