Friday, April 17

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Police Arrest Two in Deadly Robbery Attack on Berekum Chelsea Team Bus
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Police Arrest Two in Deadly Robbery Attack on Berekum Chelsea Team Bus

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with the deadly robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea Football Club team bus, which resulted in the tragic death of player Dominic Frimpong. The incident occurred on Sunday, April 12, 2026, along the Ahyiresu–Kwame Dwumor Sreso (KDS) road in the Nyinahin District. The attack, which targeted the team during their return journey, sparked widespread concern over the safety of football teams traveling across the country. In a major breakthrough, a joint police operation involving the Police Intelligence Directorate Headquarters, Anti-Robbery Unit, CID Headquarters, and the Ashanti South and Ashanti Regional Police Commands led to the arrest of two suspects on April 15, 2026, at Atimatim in Kumasi. The suspects have been ...
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IGP Deploys Reinforcement Team and Armoured Vehicles to Gushegu and Karaga
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IGP Deploys Reinforcement Team and Armoured Vehicles to Gushegu and Karaga

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has deployed a special reinforcement team and armoured vehicles to the towns of Gushegu and Karaga in the Northern Region following recent clashes that have raised security concerns in the area. The move forms part of efforts by the Ghana Police Service to restore calm and ensure the safety of residents after disturbances were reported in the communities. According to a statement, the reinforcement team comprises highly trained operational officers equipped to respond swiftly to emerging threats. The personnel will work closely with officers from the Northern Regional Police Command to intensify patrols, maintain law and order, and deter any further outbreaks of violence. Residents in Gushegu, Karaga, and surrounding communities are expected t...
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POLICE UPDATE: TWO ARRESTED OVER DEADLY ROBBERY ATTACK ON BEREKUM CHELSEA TEAM
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POLICE UPDATE: TWO ARRESTED OVER DEADLY ROBBERY ATTACK ON BEREKUM CHELSEA TEAM

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea FC team bus, an incident that tragically resulted in the death of one of the club’s players. According to an official police update, the suspects include the alleged gang leader and an accomplice believed to have played a key role in the attack. The arrests were made following an intelligence-led operation by police teams. During the operation, one of the suspects sustained gunshot injuries in an exchange of fire with officers. He has since been transported to a medical facility where he is receiving treatment under police guard. The robbery attack, which shocked the Ghanaian football community, has raised serious concerns about the safety of players and officials, parti...
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POLICE ARREST THREE IN NARCOTICS BUST IN ACCRA
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POLICE ARREST THREE IN NARCOTICS BUST IN ACCRA

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in a targeted anti-narcotics operation within the Accra metropolis, intensifying efforts to clamp down on illegal drug activities. According to a police statement, the operation was initiated following credible intelligence received on 10th April 2026 by the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police. The intelligence indicated that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu, a suburb of Accra. Acting swiftly on the information, a surveillance operation was mounted, leading to a coordinated police action on 11th April 2026. A team of officers proceeded to the location and successfully apprehended two suspects identified as Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba....
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IGP Promotes Seven Officers for Bravery in Tema Anti-Robbery Operation
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IGP Promotes Seven Officers for Bravery in Tema Anti-Robbery Operation

The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command in recognition of their exceptional performance during a recent anti-robbery operation. The promotions, announced on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, follow the officers’ swift response to a robbery attack targeting a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5. The operation led to the shooting of two suspected robbers and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other critical exhibits. The officers elevated to their next ranks are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey, Inspector Prince Asante, Sergeant Lukman Mohammed (No. 45881), Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru (No. 49900), Corporal Jerome Akator (No. 54157), and Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah (No. 59882...
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Police Launch Manhunt Over Missing Person Case in Oyibi
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Police Launch Manhunt Over Missing Person Case in Oyibi

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for a suspect linked to the mysterious disappearance of a 27-year-old man in Oyibi, raising fresh concerns about safety and criminal activity within parts of the Greater Accra Region. According to a statement from the Accra Regional Police Command, the suspect, identified as Wisdom Tetteh, is wanted in connection with the disappearance of Theophilus Ashitey Amarh. Police reports indicate that on April 7, 2026, a formal complaint was lodged after Amarh failed to return home the previous day. He had reportedly left on April 6 with the intention of selling his Hyundai Elantra saloon car, after being introduced to a prospective buyer by the suspect. Preliminary investigations revealed that Amarh was last seen at the residence of Tetteh i...
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Police Arrest Suspect Over Illegal Assault Rifle in Bawku
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Police Arrest Suspect Over Illegal Assault Rifle in Bawku

The Ghana Police Service in the Upper East Region has taken custody of a 27-year-old man, Abdul Basit, for unlawful possession of an assault rifle in Bawku. According to an official statement from the Upper East Regional Police Command, the suspect was initially apprehended by a military patrol team on April 13, 2026, during a security operation at Sakabo, a suburb of Bawku. The arrest followed reports of gunfire in the area. The patrol team, upon hearing the shots, quickly moved to the scene, where they spotted the suspect attempting to flee into a nearby room. He was subsequently pursued and arrested. A search conducted in the room led to the discovery of an AK-47 assault rifle loaded with 31 rounds of ammunition. During interrogation, Abdul Basit reportedly admitted ownership o...
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Two Armed Robbers Shot Dead After MoMo Attack in Tema
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Two Armed Robbers Shot Dead After MoMo Attack in Tema

Two suspected armed robbers have been shot dead following a robbery incident targeting a mobile money vendor in Tema, according to the Ghana Police Service. The incident occurred on Monday morning at about 8:30 a.m. at Aba Fosuah Plaza in Community 5, where the victim operates a Mobile Money (MoMo) business. Preliminary investigations reveal that one of the suspects, riding as a pillion passenger on a motorbike, approached the vendor under the pretext of making a cash-out transaction. As the vendor retrieved her phone to process the transaction, the suspect allegedly pulled out a pistol and demanded her bag containing cash. The victim resisted, prompting the motorbike rider to join in a struggle. During the confrontation, the pillion passenger shot the victim in the leg, forcing her ...
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Obuasi Robbery Case: Two Suspects Sentenced to Up to 30 Years as Police Secure Conviction
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Obuasi Robbery Case: Two Suspects Sentenced to Up to 30 Years as Police Secure Conviction

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has secured the conviction of two robbery suspects following a violent robbery incident at Asonkore in Obuasi. The suspects, Rashid Adams and Godfred Ampadu, pleaded guilty before the Bekwai Circuit Court on April 10, 2026, to charges of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery. The court subsequently sentenced Rashid Adams to 30 years imprisonment and Godfred Ampadu to 25 years imprisonment. Both sentences are to run concurrently. A third suspect, Dominic Naazie, who is alleged to have aided the crime, pleaded not guilty. He has been remanded into custody and is expected to reappear before the court on April 24, 2026. Details of the Robbery Incident According to police reports, the robbery occurred on April 3, 2026, at Asonkore, a c...
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POLICE FOIL ROBBERY ATTEMPT ALONG EJURA–NKORANZA HIGHWAY; ONE SUSPECT DEAD
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POLICE FOIL ROBBERY ATTEMPT ALONG EJURA–NKORANZA HIGHWAY; ONE SUSPECT DEAD

The Ghana Police Service has successfully foiled a planned robbery attack along the Ejura–Nkoranza Highway following an intelligence-led operation near Mimenaso No. 2 in the Ashanti Region. According to a police report, the operation took place on 9th April 2026 when a special team moved to a bushy area after receiving intelligence that a six-member armed robbery gang was preparing to ambush and rob unsuspecting commuters along the stretch. The gang was reportedly led by a suspect identified as Mahamadu Fuseini, also known as “Shaini.” Exchange of Fire Upon arrival at the location, the suspects allegedly mistook the officers for potential victims and opened fire. The police team returned fire, resulting in an exchange during which one suspect was fatally injured while the remai...
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