General News of Friday, 8 November 2019Source: www.ghanaweb.comToday in 2004: Coup plot suspects had military equipment – PoliceThe Jubilee House serves as the residence and office to the President of GhanaIn November 2004, police officials arrested seven suspected coup plotters. The group consisted of civilians and ex-soldiers believed to be involved in acts of ‘destabilization and sabotage’ in the run-up to December's presidential poll. The police also found in their possession military equipment, a ‘Makarov’ pistol and 18 rounds of 9mm rounds of ammunition. In November 2019, a police officer identified as ACP Dr Benjamin Agordzo has been linked to an alleged coup plot which is aimed at destabilizing the country and also overthrow a constitutionally elected government, bringing the number to two reported cases of coup plot in 2019. Read the full story originally published on November 8, 2004, on GhanawebA group of civilians and retired soldiers suspected of plotting to destabilise Ghana ahead of elections were found with military equipment, a firearm and ammunition, the country's top criminal investigator said.
Source: GhanaWeb November 08, 2019 11:32 UTC