Police Arrest Suspect Over Shooting at Adjin Kotoku Onion Market
- A 40-year-old suspect was arrested after the April 6 shooting at the Adjin Kotoku Onion Market
- Police personnel traced the suspect through a well-executed intelligence-led operation in the area
- The Ghana police service, in a statement, said the suspect is currently in custody, assisting investigations
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at the Adjin Kotoku Onion Market.
Following the April 6 disturbance, police conducted an intelligence-led operation in the area.
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According to a police statement, on April 8, the team arrested the suspect, Inusah Seidu, aged 40.
He had been hiding out in Adjin Kotoku and is believed to have been involved in the shooting incident.
"The suspect is currently in police custody, assisting investigations, while efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest other individuals connected to the incident."
Police earlier said the unrest at the market was sparked by a disagreement among five onion sellers' associations over the distribution of onions by foreign traders.
The police explained that this disagreement escalated tensions within the market.
As a result, on Monday, April 6, 2026, a clash erupted between members of the associations, during which gunshots were reportedly heard from an unidentified location.
Following the violent clash, the Ghana Police Service said it responded promptly but was unable to trace the suspects involved in the incident. The market was also shut down following the incident.
Police engage feuding factions
In the earlier statement shared on its official social media pages, the Ghana Police Service indicated that it had also deployed a patrol team to the market to maintain order and engage with the leadership of the onion associations as part of efforts to de-escalate the situation.
"On the same day, a team from the region deployed patrols to the area to maintain order while efforts were underway to engage the leadership of the various associations to de-escalate the situation. Meanwhile, police patrols have been intensified in the area to prevent any further disturbances," the police further stated.
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The Ghana Police Service also cautioned the public against engaging in acts of violence or the unlawful use of firearms and urged all parties to resolve disputes through lawful means.
It further assured the public that the situation remains under control and continues to be closely monitored.
Police arrest TikToker for threatening churches
In another recent notable arrest, YEN.com.gh reported that police arrested a 22-year-old man, Evans Puplampu, over a viral TikTok video threatening churches while dressed as a bandit.
According to the police, Puplampu claimed the video was meant as a joke following some social media trends.
Officers tracked and arrested him at Ashaiman Community 22 and retrieved the Samsung Galaxy A15 phone used to create and share the video as evidence.
In a related development, police also arrested 49-year-old John Kwabena Owusu Ansah after he allegedly threatened a High Court judge in a viral video.
Source: YEN.com.gh
