Oti: The Oti Regional Police Intelligence Department (RPID) has demonstrated its commitment to upholding the law by rejecting a GHS50,000 bribe offered by two suspects arrested with a cache of ammunition.
According to Ghana News Agency, a statement indicated that on Sunday, February 8, 2026, a team of RPID officers led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mr. Maxwell Osafo Adamu, intercepted a Hyundai Kia Rhino truck with registration number GS477-17. The vehicle was transporting building materials and concealed ammunition, including a locally manufactured single barrel short gun and 21 boxes of 525 pieces of Lion AAA and BB ammunition.
The suspects, Mr. Abubakari Salam Atta, aged 35, and Mr. Kabuja Kwadwo Taademe, aged 19, attempted to bribe the officers to secure their release, but the police team stood firm and rejected the offer.
The suspects have been detained and are assisting with investigations. The successful operation highlights the professionalism and integrity of the Oti RPID team.