An Accra court has fined Abubakari Sadick, popularly known as Cyborg, GH¢24,000 for unlawfully discharging a firearm during a public event held at the El-Wak Stadium in Accra.
The fine, which amounts to 2,000 penalty units, comes with a default sentence of up to two years’ imprisonment.
Cyborg pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful possession and use of a firearm, leading the court to convict him and impose the sanction.
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The incident gained public attention after footage showed Cyborg firing a gun into the air at a meet-up linked to Nigerian music star Asake.
The act triggered swift action from law enforcement agencies, who described the behaviour as reckless and dangerous, particularly in crowded public spaces.