Police ‘scared’ of closing down a gun manufacturing base in Ghana
Police officials have discovered a cache of weapons at Alavanyo in the Volta Region -
They are however unable to take possession of the weapons due to the defences put up by the residents of Alavanyo -
They are however unable to take possession of the weapons due to the defences put up by the residents of Alavanyo -
- Alavanyo is reportedly the leading manufacturer of guns in West Africa ,
- Information available to YEN.com.gh shows that police officials have discovered a gun manufacturing base in the Volta Region.
- 3news.com reports that they are however hesitant to move in as a result of the nature of the defences put up by those behind the act.
- Police sources claim that Alavanyo, which has a protracted land conflict with Nkonya, has become the leading manufacturer of guns in West Africa.
- As we speak, there are people who go on duty at Alavanyo to guard the manufacturing base,” Volta Regional police commander, Doku revealed.
- 3news.com earlier reported that two people lost their lives during a conflict between military men and the people of Alavanyo. “As weapons are being imported into Alavanayo, they themselves are also manufacturing weapons,” Doku said,
- Noting that they have currently identified a place where over (70) AK47 assault rifles are being stashed.
- He however added that the chiefs in such places often claim that there are no such guns in their villages.
- He advised the media to treat what the people say about arms and ammunition with the contempt it deserves, and rather believe what the police say.
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