Ghana recorded 628 robbery incidents and 340 murders nationwide as of July 2025, prompting the government to take decisive action to curb rising crime.
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, at a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, November 18, expressed concern over the figures, noting a troubling trend compared to last year.
“The statistics are not looking good at all. In 2024, there were 1,219 reported robbery cases and 552 murder cases. As of July this year, there have been 628 robbery and 340 murder cases respectively,” he said.
In response, the government, following extensive consultations with the Ghana Police Service, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, security agencies, traditional leaders, religious organisations, and civil society groups, has announced a Gun Amnesty.
Described by the Minister as a “bold and compassionate initiative,” the amnesty aims to reduce the number of illicit firearms in the country and enhance public safety. Authorities say the initiative will provide an opportunity for individuals to surrender illegal guns without fear of prosecution, in a bid to prevent further violent crimes.
Minister Mubarak stressed the importance of community cooperation in making the initiative a success, urging citizens to participate actively and help create a safer Ghana for all.
