Security expert and Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Dr. Adam Bonaa, has called for a comprehensive investigation into the firearms used in the recent shooting incident at Kwabenya, emphasizing the need to establish whether the weapons were legally registered.
His comments follow the arrest of six private security guards in connection with the incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo.
Speaking on Monday, June 22, Dr. Bonaa said determining the legal status of the firearms would be a key aspect of the ongoing investigation.
According to him, Ghana’s firearms regulations clearly outline the requirements for the acquisition, registration, possession, and use of weapons, and any violations must be addressed in accordance with the law.
“The police have already done a good job by arresting six people who were allegedly involved in the incident. What remains important now is to establish whether the weapons used were legally registered,” he stated.
Dr. Bonaa revealed that officers from the Arms Intelligence Unit of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons have visited the scene and are supporting efforts to gather evidence and relevant information.
“Our interest as a commission is to ensure that people who own firearms and use them do so within the limit of the law. You can use a weapon, but it should be used within the framework of the law,” he explained.
He noted that investigators are expected to examine not only the circumstances surrounding the use of the firearms but also whether the weapons were lawfully acquired and registered to their owners.
“We need to know whether even the weapons are registered. All these issues are currently being investigated, and definitely some information will be made available after the investigations are completed,” he added.
Dr. Bonaa further stressed that the possession of an unregistered firearm remains a serious offence under Ghanaian law and warned that anyone found to have breached the regulations could face legal consequences.
He expressed confidence that the ongoing investigations would help establish the facts of the case and ensure accountability for any wrongdoing.