The Ghana Police Service has announced that a man seen in a viral video firing a firearm at the AfroFuture Festival has been arrested.
According to the Police, the suspect has been identified as Abubakari Sadick, popularly known as “Cyborg”.
On Tuesday, December 30, a press statement issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) revealed Cyborg was arrested by the Cyber Vetting Team at CID Headquarters.
Part of the statement read, “The Cyber Vetting Team at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters has arrested a suspect seen in a viral video discharging a high-calibre firearm at the AfroFuture Festival held at El-Wak Stadium, Accra on 28th December 2025,” the statement signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Gabanaawo said.
“The weapon, a Derya MK-12 firearm with registration number 22-GHA-1162, has been retrieved and secured as evidence”.
The release added, “The suspect is currently in police custody, assisting with investigations, and will be brought before the court to face justice,” the CID said.
It added that “firearms licences can be revoked and the individual can be charged accordingly.”
In related firearms news, Dr Adam Bonaa, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, has revealed thousands of illegal firearms and ammunition surrendered nationwide.
According to him, the Gun amnesty has yielded significant results, with more weapons expected to be recovered before the deadline of January 15, 2026.
Dr Bonaa disclosed that the firearms that have been surrendered include sidearms, pump-action shotguns, single and double-barrel guns, AK-47s, M16 rifles and G-series weapons.
Speaking on Joy News on Monday, December 29, Dr Bonaa stated, “With just 15 days to the deadline, a number of these weapons have been surrendered, and there are more to recover”
“Within this period, importation of arms has ceased, importation of ammunition has ceased, and the sale of guns and ammunition has ceased,” he said.
He further noted that the declaration also prohibits the firing of weapons throughout the amnesty window.
Also, Dr Adam Bonaa has urged all Ghanaians to return all stolen and unlicensed weapons.
According to Dr Adam Bonaa, irrespective of whether the gun was stolen, unlicensed or found, individuals who voluntarily surrender their weapons will not be arrested or interrogated.
Speaking during a stakeholder engagement visit to the National Mosque on December 26, 2025, Dr Adam Bonaa stated, “No one is going to arrest you. You are not going to be prosecuted. There will be no interrogation. Even if it is a gun you stole from the police, surrender it and there will be no arrest”.
“The Chief Imam is one of the strongest pillars of peace in this country.
“He does not encourage violence or disorder, and that is why we are engaging religious leaders to help us spread this message,” he added.
“Ghana cannot be peaceful if guns remain in the hands of civilians. If we fail to address this, what is happening in other countries can also happen here,” he warned.
See the statement below:
Hot news🚨: It’s not allowed in Ghana now but I’m pleading with Mahama — Accra New Town Street King, Cyborg fires gvn salute in honor of Asake while in Ghana https://t.co/HBnoYCN63d pic.twitter.com/4LxKUyqxyg
— WithAlvin 🇬🇭 (@withAlvin__) December 29, 2025