The suspect, Richard Nyantakyi, was arrested by the District Police Commander of Asokwa, Superintendent Christian Owusu Mpinim on Saturday, September 11, 2021.
According to a report by the police, the District Commander was driving from Barekese to Abrepo when he spotted the said suspect in a dress that looks like Police uniform welding the pump action gun directing traffic at Asuofua lorry station.
The suspect, when confronted, claimed to be a policeman stationed at Suame. When asked of his service number he could not give.
The suspect was detained and the gun retained for further action.