NACSA IN COLLABORATION WITH BORDER SECURITY AGENCIES SUCCESSFULLY INTERCEPTS EXPLOSIVES AT SEGBE BORDER
In a major step toward curbing the illicit movement of arms and ammunition, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), in collaboration with key security and intelligence agencies, supported the successful interception of suspected explosives at …
The Small Arms Commission Convenes Stakeholder Engagement with Ghana’s Transport Sector
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) convened key stakeholders from across the transport industry at its headquarters for a critical engagement aimed at strengthening the sector’s role in preventing the illicit movement of arms.
Operation KAFO VI Planning Meeting Closes with Renewed Commitment to Curb Cross-Border Firearms Trafficking in West Africa
The KAFO VI Regional Planning Meeting concluded on 29th May, in Accra after three days of strategic dialogue, planning and collaboration among national focal points, regional experts and international partners committed to strengthening responses to cross-border firearms trafficking in West Africa.
Dr. Adam Bonaa Named Chair of Key UN Arms Control Agency
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons proudly announces that its Acting Executive Secretary, Dr. Adam Alhassan Adamu Bonaa, has been appointed as the Chair of the Diversion Information Exchange Forum (DIEF) under the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). This milestone was confirmed by the president of the Eleventh Conference of States Parties (CSP11), […]
29 Packs of ammunition intercepted in Aflao by The Small Arms Commission in collaboration with security agencies
In a significant stride towards combating the illicit proliferation of small arms and ammunition in Ghana, a total of 29 packs of shotgun cartridges were intercepted during a security operation at the Ghana-Togo border at Aflao on Tuesday, 8th April 2025. The operation, which led to the arrest of two individuals attempting to traffic the […]
NACSA COLLABORATES WITH NCCE TO INTENSIFY SCHOOL SENSITIZATION CAMPAIGNS AGAINST ILLEGAL FIREMARS USE AND VIGILANTISM
As part of its effort to combat the proliferation of illicit small arms and the rising trend of vigilantism, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons collaborated with the National Commission for Civic Education to successfully conduct series of sensitization programmes in some major tertiary institutions, namely the Pantang Nursing and Midwifery Training […]
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons Builds Capacity of Staff in Weapons and Ammunition Collection and Control in Kumasi
The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) has taken a significant step towards enhancing national security with a 2-day capacity-building retreat in Kumasi. The retreat is under the theme “Strengthening Capacities of National Institutions for Weapons and Ammunition Collection and Control.” Taking place at Miklin Hotel, the retreat brought together NACSA’s Management […]
The Humanitarian Impact of the Deadly Konongo-Odumasi Explosion
On 5 March 2025, there was a catastrophic explosion in the Konongo-Odumasi area of the Ashanti Region resulting in multiple fatalities, severe injuries, and extensive property damage. Verified reports from leading media outlets such as MyJoyOnline and 3News, as well as Officials from The Small Arms Commission in the Ashanti Region indicate that the blast, […]
Minister for the Interior Pays Maiden Visit to The Small Arms Commission
Accra, 25 February 2025 – The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak accompanied by Ag. Chief Director Mrs Doreen Annan, two Directors, his Personal Assistant and the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry, paid a working visit to the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA). The objective of the visit was […]
MR. SAMUEL WILLIAMS YEBOAH OUTGONE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY HANDS OVER TO DR. ADAM ADAMU ALHASSAN BONAA AS AG. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE SMALL ARMS COMMISSION
Accra, 24 February 2025 – The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has ushered in a new chapter of leadership as Mr. Samuel Williams Yeboah, the immediate past Executive Secretary officially handed over the affairs of the Commission to, Dr. Adam Adamu Alhassan Bonaa, as the Ag. Executive Secretary During the handing-over meeting, […]