The shockwaves from the arrest of a chief in the North Region for allegedly wielding an M16 rifle with six fully loaded magazines, at the Ambariya Senior High School in Tamale, continue to ripple through the area.
Civil society organisations have persistently raised concerns that the region is awash with illegal firearms, which they claim are linked to frequent conflicts.
The Ghana Small Arms Commission has also been working to clamp down on the illegal arms trade and tackle gun violence.
Nonetheless, the authorities continue to make alarming discoveries of weapons and ammunition concealed in vehicles across the region.
The police confirmed that the arrested chief will be arraigned before the court on Monday.
The incident has sparked concerns about the circulation of illegal weapons in the area and the potential impact on security.