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One More Arrested in Connection with Murder of Mobile Money Vendor in Aflao
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One More Arrested in Connection with Murder of Mobile Money Vendor in Aflao

The Volta Regional Police Command has made another breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the robbery and murder of mobile money vendor Christopher Ahordor, which occurred in Aflao on April 28, 2025. On May 18, police arrested 65-year-old Happy Sewordor, believed to be the father of one of the prime suspects, Micheal Sewornu. Authorities say Happy Sewordor was apprehended after a search of his residence revealed a cache of weapons and drugs. Items retrieved included four single-barrel cap guns, a locally made pistol, fourteen AAA and one BB empty cartridges, dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, and other substances suspected to be Tramadol. Investigations suggest that the items were collected from a house in Aflao allegedly owned by his son, Micheal Sewornu, who had been pr...
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Two Arrested in Walewale for Stealing Immigration Officer’s Pistol and Ammunition
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Two Arrested in Walewale for Stealing Immigration Officer’s Pistol and Ammunition

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of two young men in Walewale for stealing a pistol and ammunition belonging to an Immigration officer. According to a press release issued by the Regional Headquarters of the Ghana Police Service in Nalerigu, the suspects, identified as Mohammed Basit (18 years old) and Baba Rasid (22 years old), broke into the officer’s room on Saturday, May 17, 2025, around 12:00pm while he was away. The suspects allegedly made away with a Smith and Wesson pistol loaded with ten rounds of ammunition, along with two CZ rifle magazines, each containing 30 rounds. Police investigations revealed that the suspects hid the stolen items in a stationary vehicle at Kperiga, a suburb of Walewale. Acting on intelligence, the police moved in swiftly and arre...
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Kumasi High Court Jails Notorious Armed Robber for 120 Years, Adds Life Sentence for Murder
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Kumasi High Court Jails Notorious Armed Robber for 120 Years, Adds Life Sentence for Murder

The Kumasi High Court has convicted and sentenced 36-year-old Dominic Afriyie, also known as “GH,” to 120 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for robbery, in addition to a life sentence for murder. Presided over by Justice Abdul Razak, the court found Afriyie guilty of attacking and killing pharmacist and building contractor, Michael Dela Agbo Klu, during a robbery at Atasemanso in Kumasi on November 20, 2021. The convict forcibly entered the residence of Mr. Klu and his family, stole two mobile phones, an ASUS Zenbook laptop, and GH¢1,500, before fatally shooting the 43-year-old homeowner. A breakthrough in the case came on December 31, 2021, when police arrested Afriyie and three others in a Toyota Corolla following intelligence about a planned robbery in the same area. A search o...
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Two Arrested for Possession of Suspected Indian Hemp in Eastern Region
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Two Arrested for Possession of Suspected Indian Hemp in Eastern Region

The Eastern North Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals, Hawa Ibrahim and Latifa Adams, for possessing a large quantity of suspected Indian hemp. The suspects were apprehended on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, during an intelligence-led operation in Antokrom, Eastern Region. A search of Hawa Ibrahim’s residence uncovered 24 maxi bags containing 1,650 slabs of compressed and ball-shaped substances believed to be Indian hemp. Both suspects are currently in custody and assisting police with investigations. Authorities have confirmed that the suspects will be processed through the legal system.
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Police arrest five in connection with armed robberies in Ashanti Region
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Police arrest five in connection with armed robberies in Ashanti Region

The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region has arrested five suspects linked to a string of armed robbery cases in the Denchemuoso District and surrounding areas. The key suspect, Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last (32), was apprehended on April 22, 2025, following credible intelligence. He had been on the police wanted list since 2016 for his alleged involvement in the robbery and murder of G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti at the Open Space Hotel, Denchemuoso. During interrogation, Baby Last confessed to participating in several robberies across Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, and Asuoyeboah, revealing his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of his accomplices: Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassid...
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Police Update on fight against illegal mining: 99 Excavators retrieved, 208 suspects arrested
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Police Update on fight against illegal mining: 99 Excavators retrieved, 208 suspects arrested

The Ghana Police Service has intensified its nationwide crackdown on illegal mining (galamsey) operations. From March 2025 to date, the Service has conducted a series of targeted operations in communities affected by illegal mining activities. So far, 208 suspects have been arrested, including eight (8) Chinese nationals. In the course of these operations, police have retrieved eighty-five (85) excavators and three (3) bulldozers believed to have been used in the illegal mining operations. Notable among the efforts is a special anti-galamsey operation in the Western Region, particularly at Samreboi, along the Tano River, Wassa Dunkwa, Tigarikrom, and surrounding communities. During these operations, fifty-eight (58) suspects — fifty (50) Ghanaians and eight (8) Chinese nationals — we...
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Father jailed 10 years for impregnating 15-year-old daughter
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Father jailed 10 years for impregnating 15-year-old daughter

The Circuit Court at Tokor in the Ketu South Municipality, presided over by Mr Joseph Ofosu Behome, has sentenced a 36-year-old father to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour for impregnating his daughter. The convict, Kofitse Zigah, an electrician residing at Adoteykope, a suburb of Aflao defiled his 15-year-old daughter on two occasions, resulting in the pregnancy. He pleaded guilty to the charge of defilement and jailed accordingly. Police Inspector Albert Kombor, prosecuting narrated to the court that the complainant, Miss Faustina Elikplim Korwu, who is the Assembly member for Avoeme West Electoral Area, on May 01, 2025 led the victim to lodge a complaint at the Aflao Police Station, which led to the convict’s arrest. He said one evening in February, this year, the victi...
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NACOC intercepts 73 slabs of suspected cocaine at Swiss Port, KIA 
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NACOC intercepts 73 slabs of suspected cocaine at Swiss Port, KIA 

Officials of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, intercepted a cargo being packaged for shipping at the Swiss Port at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), Accra, containing concealed substances suspected to be cocaine and destined for The Netherlands.   The NACOC in a statement said a total of 73 slabs with a weight of 89.74 kg were uncovered.   "Four suspects have been picked up and are currently in custody at NACOC whilst investigations are underway way," the statement said.  Source: GNA 
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Pastor remanded in custody for publishing falsehood
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Pastor remanded in custody for publishing falsehood

A Pastor, aged 48 years, has been remanded into Police custody by the Asante Akropong circuit court in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District, for publishing falsehood at Achiase against the founder of Philadelphia church. Emmanuel Boachie pleaded not guilty to the charges of publication of false news, offensive conduct, conducive to the breach of peace, and will reappear before the court presided over by Mrs Gloria Mensah Bonsu, on April 30, this year. The facts of the case as presented by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mr Albert Asagre, are that Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah, the Founder and Overseer of the Believers Worship Center - Philadelphia at Kumasi Kenyasi, was the complainant in the case. The accused is also the Pastor of the Souls Pasture Church and the Princip...
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POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR STEALING EPA VEHICLE IN TARKWA
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POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR STEALING EPA VEHICLE IN TARKWA

The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the theft of a Toyota Land Cruiser belonging to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The vehicle, with registration number GS 1845-23, was reported stolen in the early hours of April 15, 2025, from the residence of an EPA employee at Budo City, a suburb of Tarkwa in the Western Region. The suspect, identified as Salifu Gariba, was apprehended by officers from the Northern Regional Police Command on April 16, 2025, at Kukobila, located along the Tamale-Bolgatanga highway. The stolen vehicle was successfully recovered at the time of the arrest. According to police sources, preliminary investigations are ongoing. Salifu Gariba is currently in custody and will face prosecution in accordance wit...
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