The Cyber Vetting Team at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters has arrested a suspect seen in a viral video discharging a firearm at a public event at the El-Wak Stadium, Accra, on 28th December 2025.
According to the press statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo “the suspect, identified as Abubakari Sadick, popularly known as “Cyborg,” was arrested on 29th December 2025 at Adenta for possession and discharging of a firearm adding that a Derya MK-12 firearm, with registration number 22-GHA-1162, has been retrieved and secured as evidence.”
The Ghana Police Service stated that the suspect is currently in custody, assisting with investigations, and will be brought before the court to face justice.
The Ghana Police Service also cautioned the general public that possessing a registered firearm does not give the holder the right to discharge it indiscriminately, pointing out that firearms licenses can be withdrawn, and the individual can be charged accordingly.
Source; Ernest Kelvin Okanta
