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Kumasi High Court Jails Notorious Armed Robber for 120 Years, Adds Life Sentence for Murder

16May

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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...

Two Arrested for Possession of Suspected Indian Hemp in Eastern Region

15May

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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.

Police arrest five in connection with armed robberies in Ashanti Region

15May

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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...

Police Update on fight against illegal mining: 99 Excavators retrieved, 208 suspects arrested

14May

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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...

Father jailed 10 years for impregnating 15-year-old daughter

11May

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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...

NACOC intercepts 73 slabs of suspected cocaine at Swiss Port, KIA

25Apr

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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

Pastor remanded in custody for publishing falsehood

25Apr

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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...

POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR STEALING EPA VEHICLE IN TARKWA

23Apr

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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...

Ghana Armed Forces Conduct Cordon and Search Operation in Bawku

22Apr

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Ghana Armed Forces Conduct Cordon and Search Operation in Bawku

In a continued effort to restore peace and ensure public safety, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have intensified their operations in Bawku and surrounding areas. This comes in response to ongoing clashes and sporadic gunfire that have disturbed the peace in the region. According to a press release from the Department of Public Relations at the GAF Headquarters, troops conducted a cordon and search operation in the early hours of Monday, April 21, 2025. The operation was initiated after personnel deployed at Binduri heard sporadic gunshots coming from the Binduri Central Market area. Troops swiftly cordoned off the area and, in collaboration with the 11 Mechanised Battalion and the Joint Task Force, carried out thorough search operations. During the search, one suspected gunman was appr...

Volta Regional Police Intercept Ammunition in Early Morning Operation

22Apr

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Volta Regional Police Intercept Ammunition in Early Morning Operation

In a significant development in the fight against transnational crime, the Volta Regional Police have intercepted a large cache of ammunition during a routine search at the Tadzewu-Mitsrikasa Police barrier. According to a press release issued by the Regional Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service, the operation took place on April 18, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m. Police officers on duty stopped a Hyundai bus traveling from Accra to Benin, bearing registration number GR 8246-Q, with several passengers on board. A thorough inspection of the vehicle led to the discovery of 60 cartons of AAA cartridges containing 15,000 rounds and 72 cartons of BB cartridges with 18,000 rounds. The ammunition was concealed in sacks and hidden beneath luggage. Two individuals, the...