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Police Foil Chieftaincy Installation, Arrest 11 Suspected Land Guards in Adamrobe
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Police Foil Chieftaincy Installation, Arrest 11 Suspected Land Guards in Adamrobe

by  Ruth Sekyi reviewed by  Bruce Douglas
2 min read
  • The Eastern Regional Police Command arrested 10 suspected land guards during a chieftaincy event in Adamrobe on Sunday, May 3, 2026
  • Security forces retrieved five weapons, 23 live cartridges, and body armour from the suspects, who were using fake immigration uniforms
  • Another suspect, Douglas Amoako Danquah, was also arrested by a reinforcement team during a procession in the township

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The Eastern Regional Police Command has foiled a planned chieftaincy installation at Adamrobe in the Akuapem South Municipality.

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Police thwart a chieftaincy event and arrest 10 suspected land guards in Adamawa who were armed and using fake uniforms. Image credit: Ghana Police Service/Facebook
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Security forces arrested 10 suspected land guards allegedly hired by the supposed kingmakers to ensure the event was not interrupted.

During the joint operation involving the Police, Military, and Aburi District Patrol, officers retrieved five pump-action rifles, 23 live cartridges, and a taser.

The team also impounded two vehicles, including an unregistered Ford pick-up and a Toyota Corolla.

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Deputy Eastern Regional Police Commander, ACP Richard Appiah, indicated that the suspects were dressed in Ghana Immigration Service camouflage uniforms to deceive the public.

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Preliminary investigations have confirmed that the men are not actual service personnel.

The suspects have been identified as notorious land guards, allegedly known for terrorising farmers and landowners within the municipality.

Read the details of the arrests of the 11 suspects in the X post below.

Following the initial arrests, a reinforcement team apprehended an 11th suspect, Douglas Amoako Danquah, during a procession.

Police have stated that the retrieved pump-action rifles were not registered, and efforts are underway to trace their source.

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YEN.com.gh also reported that the Director General of Police Operations, COP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, was investigating a confrontation between two police teams at Shai Hills in the Greater Accra Region.

The incident, according to a report by The Chronicle, occurred on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and involved a team from Tema on lawful duty and an alleged unsanctioned squad from the Police Headquarters.

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Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Ruth Sekyi (Entertainment Editor) Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh with 4+ years' experience across radio, print, TV, and digital media. She holds a B.A. in Communications (PR) from UNIMAC-IJ. Her media career began at Radio GIJ (campus radio), followed by Prime News Ghana. At InstinctWave, she worked on business content, playing major role in events organized by the company. She also worked with ABC News GH, updating their site, served as Production Assistant. In 2025, Ruth completed the ECOWAS, GIZ, and MFWA Information Integrity training. Email: ruth.sekyi@yen.com.gh

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