Suspect arrested over Adjen Kotoku onion market shooting incident

A suspect has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service in connection with the violent shooting that occurred at the Adjen Kotoku Onion Market on April 6, 2026.

Acting on instructions from the Inspector-General of Police, a special team of intelligence officers was deployed to investigate the incident and help restore calm in the area.

On April 8, 2026, officers arrested 40-year-old Inusah Seidu at his hideout in Adjen Kotoku after closely monitoring his movements. Authorities suspect he played a key role in the attack, and he is currently in custody, assisting with investigations.

Reports indicate that the violence erupted when armed men from a rival group invaded the market, leading to injuries among several traders and heightening security concerns. Following the incident, the market has been closed as a result of the unrest.

The attack has disrupted business at one of Ghana’s major onion trading centres. There are also claims that the incident may be connected to increasing tensions and allegations of political interference in the management of the market.

In a related development, reports suggest that trucks transporting onions to Ghana have been stopped in Nigeria, allegedly as a retaliatory measure tied to an earlier dispute involving Ghanaian traders.

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