The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect captured in a viral video discharging a firearm at a public event held at the El-Wak Stadium in Accra on December 28, 2025.

According to the police, the arrest was carried out by the Cyber Vetting Team at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters.

The suspect, identified as Abubakari Sadick, popularly known as ‘Cyborg,’ was apprehended on December 29, 2025, at Adenta for unlawful possession and discharge of a firearm.

“The suspect, identified as Abubakari Sadick, popularly known as ‘Cyborg,’ was arrested on 29th December 2025 at Adenta for possession and discharging of firearm,” the statement said.

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In a press release dated December 30, 2025, the police said a Derya MK-12 firearm, bearing registration number 22-GHA-1162, was retrieved from the suspect and secured as evidence.

The suspect is currently in police custody, assisting with investigations, and is expected to be arraigned before court to face justice.

The Ghana Police Service has cautioned the public that possession of a registered firearm does not grant the holder the right to discharge it indiscriminately, especially at public events.

The police further warned that firearm licenses can be revoked and offenders prosecuted in accordance with the law.

Read the full statement below:



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