Ghana Police and Armed Forces Clash Over Cocoa Smuggler Arrest in Missiga

A confrontation between Ghana's Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces occurred in Missiga, a border town near Bawku, as both forces disputed over the arrest of suspected cocoa production smugglers. The disagreement arose over who had the authority to apprehend the smugglers, leading to tensions between the two security bodies. This clash highlights ongoing challenges in coordinating anti-smuggling operations in border regions, where multiple security agencies often operate with overlapping responsibilities.