Ghanaian police want to determine how three men acquired grenades and explosives and whether the trio is linked to the Islamic State group

Inspector General of Police David Asante-Apeatu is not releasing the nationalities of the three but did say they were arrested in a house at Odorkor near Accra, the capital, after officers received tip. He said police are collaborating with other security agencies.

Asante-Apeatu did not give further details and urged Ghanaians to remain calm.

A local newspaper said the men arrested are Malian and Libyan citizens.