Three people detained in Ghana over alleged drone flights above EOCO — MyJoyOnline
In Ghana, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) detained three people, including a woman, over the alleged unauthorized flight of drones above the agency's headquarters. As MyJoyOnline reports, the incident occurred on Thursday, October 1, when security measures were strengthened at the institution.
Drone flights above EOCO
According to the outlet, the drones flew above the EOCO premises for several minutes. Agency officials then pursued and detained three suspects.
On the same day, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, voluntarily arrived at EOCO. He was accompanied by lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea. The MP appeared at the agency to assist with the ongoing investigation.
Warrant for the MP
Less than a day earlier, the Accra High Court issued an arrest warrant for Baffour Awuah after EOCO failed to secure his appearance. The court's September 30 decision also authorized the agency to conduct a search and seize documents that may be relevant to the investigation.
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EOCO told the court that it had exhausted reasonable means of securing the MP's voluntary appearance and also expressed concerns that important documents could be concealed, altered, or destroyed. The warrant was issued after an attempt to detain the MP at the Accra High Court on September 23.
EOCO claims that it invited the MP twice in February 2026, but he did not appear. Baffour Awuah denies this, stating that the invitations were sent to his former law firm, Sarkodie Baffour Awuah & Partners, which represented SIC Life Savings & Loans. According to the MP, representatives of the firm visited EOCO on March 4, March 18, and April 30 and provided the requested information, including a written statement.
The investigation concerns alleged unauthorized financial transactions at SIC Life Savings & Loans Company Limited. Law enforcement authorities are examining possible financial losses, misappropriation of public funds, and money laundering. The investigation is ongoing.
