The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting incident at the Adjen Kotoku Onion Market in Accra.
The incident, which occurred on April 5, 2026, prompted heightened security operations in the area.
Chairman of the Onion Sellers Association, Imoro Asutam, explained that the unrest was triggered when some Nigerian traders attempted to sell larger quantities of onions in breach of agreed market arrangements. This, he noted, angered some local youth and led to the confrontation.
During the confrontation, gunshots were fired from an unidentified source, sparking panic among traders and passersby.
Police say a team of surveillance officers from the Special Operations unit at the Office of the Inspector-General of Police was deployed to carry out an intelligence-led operation.
On April 8, at about 3:00 pm, the team apprehended the suspect, identified as 40-year-old Inusah Seidu, at his hideout within Adjin Kotoku. He is believed to have played a role in the disturbance.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations.
Police say efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest other individuals linked to the incident.
