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SENSITIZATION FOR LOCAL TRANSPORT OPERATORS ON ARMS TRAFFICKING PREVENTION
Aflao, Ghana — In a bid to combat the growing menace of illicit arms trafficking along the Aflao Border Post, the National…
SAY NO TO GUNS AT POLLING STATIONS
The presence of guns at polling stations on election day can be intimidating and undermining the democratic process. It’s essential to promote…
NATIONAL COMMISSION ON SMALL ARMS AMPLIFIES FIGHT AGAINST ILLICIT ARMS IN WESTERN REGION
Essikado, Western Region – The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), with the support of the Saving Lives Entity…
AFLAO COMMUNITIES UNITE FOR SILENCE THE GUN, SAVE A LIFE CAMPAIGN
As part of the nationwide public education campaign to highlight the dangers of small arms proliferation, change societal attitudes, and build zero tolerance towards…
BORDER SECURITY AGENCIES TRAINED TO COMBAT SMALL ARMS TRAFFICKING IN AFLAO
Aflao, Ghana — Border regions are emerging as critical battlegrounds in the fight against organized crime, particularly the trafficking of small arms. These…
SMALL ARMS COMMISSION TRAINS BORDER OFFICIALS TO STRENGTHEN DETECTION AND PROSECUTION OF ILLICIT ARMS AT TEMA PORT
TEMA, GHANA – The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has organized a three-day capacity-building workshop for border officials at Tema Port, aimed…
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SMALL ARMS ACQUISITION AND POSSESSION
The acquisition and possession of firearms have significant psychological implications for individuals and communities alike. Understanding the motivations behind gun ownership is…
WAANSA CONVENE CSOs TO ENHANCE ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING CAPACITY FOR LEGAL REFORMS ON SMALL ARMS IN GHANA
Representatives of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), spearheaded by the West Africa Network on Small Arms and Light Weapons (WAANSA) Ghana, have convened…
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ELUBO CROSS-BORDER OFFICE: SMALL ARMS COMMISSION EDUCATES CLEARING AGENTS ON SAFE HANDLING AND RECORD-KEEPING OF DANGEROUS GOODS
In bolstering border security measures and streamlining trade operations, the Small Arms Commission convened a crucial stakeholder engagement session on yesterday at…
Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Bawumia Leads Charge Against Anti-Personnel Mines at Regional Conference
Accra, Ghana – Delegates from various nations, organizations and stakeholders convened in Accra, Ghana, for the Regional Conference on Addressing the Humanitarian…
Biden call for ban on assault weapons
Date: March 25, 2021 President Joe Biden has vowed to take “common-sense steps” to crack down on firearms following two mass shootings…
Robbers Attack Filling Station At Oyibi
March 22,2021 Gunmen allegedly shot and wounded a private security man who was guarding a filling station at Oyibi in the Greater…
50 year police officer dies by suicide in Tema
February 15, 2021 A 50-year-old Police Officer with Ashiaman Court Unit has died by suicide. According to Citi News sources, the officer…
Robbers raid filling station, kill private security guard
February 9,2021 Three suspected robbers attacked a filling station at Ashongman Monday dawn and allegedly killed a private security man on duty….
E/Ambulance driver shot in the eye during robbery attack die
February 06.2021 The driver with the National Ambulance Service in the Eastern Region who was shot by some unidentified armed men in…
Another policeman commits suicide
Another policeman has allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself. The incident happened in Accra. The said policeman, identified as Constable Eugene Yelnona allegedly committed…