A rising trend of street battles involving toy guns has taken hold among some youth in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, raising both amusement and alarm.
Videos circulating on X (formerly Twitter) show groups clashing in what appears to be playful combat, though the reasons behind these staged battles remain unclear. The toy guns, some equipped with firecrackers that light up when fired, add a dramatic flair to the spectacle.
The battles take place during the day on busy streets, in malls, and even at night. In some instances, participants mimic robbery scenarios, heightening concerns among onlookers.
It’s all fun in Kumasi till someone pulls a real gun. This is childish and a cause of unemployment. pic.twitter.com/J1mBSKf2mU
— Dr King Winter (@I_Am_Winter) November 22, 2024
In one viral video, a police officer investigating the commotion discovered a group of youth armed with toy guns, much to their amusement.
Although the trend seems harmless so far, some citizens fear it could be exploited by individuals with malicious intentions, especially as the nation heads into an election year. They are calling on security authorities to act promptly to prevent the situation from escalating.
One concerned X user commented, “This is supposed to be a toy gun for kids around 5 years to at least 10 or 12 years, but why are all these grownups using this for play? @GhPoliceService should do something about this before people take advantage of this to start robbing people since we are heading to the polls.”
The current social contagion in Kumasi, where the youth are now making fun with toy guns. pic.twitter.com/HdfjDflHFj
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) November 22, 2024
