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The Ghana Police Service announced the recent apprehension of 26 people for displaying and shooting imitation firearms, an act deemed unlawful under Section 207 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29).
The decision has elicited a variety of responses from Ghanaians, with some endorsing the crackdown to deter potential abuse by criminals, while others are condemning it as being overly aggressive.
The craze for toy guns began in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region, as young Ghanaians fondly remembered their childhoods through playing with toy guns. The activity’s videos became popular on social platforms, inspiring more people to participate.
Yet, well-intentioned citizens raised concerns that criminals could take advantage of the trend.
Giving his opinion on the situation, Dancehall singer Shatta Wale called the arrests unnecessary and primitive. In a post on social media, he called out the police for not providing guidance to the youth over the holiday season, instead of simply arresting them.
Shatta Wale wrote, “Arresting ghetto youth for playing with toy guns and failing to guide them on Christmas celebration is the most primitive act in 2024. THE TRUTH – UNLESS THEY KEEL GOD #”
Shatta Wale believed that instead of being punished, young people should receive support and guidance from the authorities for their harmless festive activities.
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