Ghana Armed Forces arrest man for breaching ammunition depot fence
In a statement dated August 1, 2022, and shared on Facebook, GAF stated that the suspect was seeking aluminum plated materials for sale.
Personnel at the Base Ammunition Depot of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in Michel Camp have arrested a middle-aged man, Yaw Boateng, for trying to gain access to its Ammunition Depot.
In a statement dated August 1, 2022, and shared on Facebook, GAF stated that the suspect was seeking aluminum plated materials for sale.
“Upon his arrest, 18 pieces of plates, iron pickets, and a broken street lamp holder were found among his possessions. He has been handed over to the police CID for further action,” the statement said.
“GAF however wishes to caution the general public that the Buse Ammunition Depot is a highly sensitive and restricted security zone which is out of bounds to the general public. It is strongly advised that the public desists from tampering with the perimeter fence or attempting to gain any unauthorized access, for their own safety and thin of all others as there sold be serious repercussions for such actions.
Intruders and encroachers are also cautioned of dire consequences for their actions if they fail to pay heed to the numerous public warnings and education on the need to stay clear of a high-security zone such as an Ammunition Depot,” the statement signed by Naval Captain M.A Larbi, Director of Public Affairs, Ghana Armed Forces added.
