Some youth in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region, have started a trend of engaging in battles with toy guns on the streets.
Several videos circulating on X (formerly Twitter) show groups clashing in what appears to be playful combat, though the reasons behind these battles remain unclear.
The trend seems to be purely for fun, with no ill intentions reported so far even though the youth some times imitate a robbery incident. Some of these toy guns are equipped with firecrackers that light up when fired, adding to the spectacle.
The battles occur during the day on busy streets, malls and at night. In one viral video, a concerned police officer arrived at the scene to investigate the commotion, only to discover a group of youth armed with toy guns.
While the trend appears harmless, some citizens are worried that it could be exploited by individuals with malicious intentions. They are calling on security authorities to intervene before the situation escalates.
An 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.”