Saturday, April 18

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Suspected ECG cable thief electrocuted to death at Adoato
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Suspected ECG cable thief electrocuted to death at Adoato

A young man, suspected to have attempted to steal an earthen wire (cable) at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Substation at Adoato in the Ashanti Region has been electrocuted to death. The deceased, believed to be in his late thirties, was with the cable and a plier when his lifeless body was found in the early hours of Saturday, April 19, 2025. Speaking with Ghana News Agency, Mr Benjamin Obeng Antwi, the Ashanti West Public Relations Officer of the ECG, said the Police had taken the body to the mortuary for preservation and autopsy. He observed that the incident led to power outages in some areas in Greater Kumasi and beyond. Mr Antwi expressed concern about the rising cases of vandalism and theft of ECG installations such as transformers, cables, protective equipment, ...
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Two Suspects Arrested for Robbery Attempt Near Asankraguah
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Two Suspects Arrested for Robbery Attempt Near Asankraguah

The Western Central Regional Police Command has apprehended two suspects believed to be involved in an attempted robbery near Asankraguah in the Western Region. The suspects, identified as 28-year-old Mohammed Abdul-Salam and 42-year-old Karim Yakubu, were found hiding in a bush along a section of the road. Their suspicious behavior drew the attention of a nearby police patrol team. Upon spotting the officers, the two suspects attempted to flee the scene, leading to a dramatic pursuit. According to the police, the chase ended at an abandoned mining site, where the suspects tried to escape by jumping into a muddy pit. Police officers quickly moved in and rescued the duo from the pit before taking them into custody. A subsequent search at the scene led to the recovery of a shotgun, ...
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Kennedy Agyapong Calls for Peace Amid Rising Tensions in Bawku
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Kennedy Agyapong Calls for Peace Amid Rising Tensions in Bawku

Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of violence in Bawku and surrounding areas. In a strongly worded statement, he urged all parties involved—particularly the youth—to refrain from violence and embrace peaceful dialogue as the only sustainable path forward. “I am following with deep concern the recent escalation of tensions in Bawku and its surrounding areas,” Agyapong said. “The cycle of violence and reprisals continues to harm innocent lives and disrupt our path to national unity.” The Bawku conflict, which has persisted for years, has seen a worrying resurgence in recent weeks, leading to casualties and widespread insecurity. Agyapong emphasized that while grievances may be deep-rooted, violenc...
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Ghana Police Launch Manhunt After Two Officers Fatally Shot in Upper East Region
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Ghana Police Launch Manhunt After Two Officers Fatally Shot in Upper East Region

The Ghana Police Service has launched a full-scale manhunt to apprehend suspects involved in the fatal shooting of two police officers in the Upper East Region. The tragic incident occurred on the morning of April 13, 2025, at Poyamirea, on the outskirts of Binduri. According to an official press release from the Police Headquarters, the officers—whose names are currently being withheld—were in plain clothes and riding a private motorbike when they were ambushed. They were reportedly travelling from Bongo to Binduri when the assailants attacked, fatally shooting the officers and seizing their motorbike. Preliminary investigations indicate that the officers were not on official duty at the time, but the motive behind the targeted attack remains under investigation. The police have ...
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Police Nab Suspected Kingpin in Nationwide Vehicle Theft Syndicate
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Police Nab Suspected Kingpin in Nationwide Vehicle Theft Syndicate

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested the alleged ringleader of a widespread vehicle theft and rental fraud syndicate operating across multiple regions in Ghana. The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Nana Anderson—also known as Anderson Nana Abeka, Essel Kofi Elvis, and Willson Kojo Bismark—was apprehended on April 5, 2025, in a hideout located in Atasemanso, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. According to a press release issued by the Ghana Police Service’s Regional Public Affairs Unit, Anderson is believed to be the mastermind behind a criminal network that employed forged ECOWAS identity and driver’s license cards to fraudulently rent vehicles, which were later never returned. One such incident occurred on March 25, when Anderson allegedly used falsified docu...
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Cameroonian National Arrested in Major Internet Fraud and Human Trafficking Bust in Ashanti Region
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Cameroonian National Arrested in Major Internet Fraud and Human Trafficking Bust in Ashanti Region

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old Cameroonian woman, Bella Merie, in connection with a large-scale internet fraud and human trafficking operation. The arrest took place on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Kenyasi Abrem, a community in the Ashanti Region. According to the Ghana Police Service, Bella Merie was apprehended alongside forty-three (43) other Cameroonian nationals—thirty-two males and eleven females—who were allegedly lured into Ghana under the false promise of employment. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect collected a total of 4.5 million CFA Francs from the victims as part of the fraudulent scheme. Authorities revealed that the scam was conducted through a notorious internet-based operation known as Q-NET, which has bee...
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Fisherman Sentenced to One Week in Prison for Domestic Abuse Incident Captured on Video
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Fisherman Sentenced to One Week in Prison for Domestic Abuse Incident Captured on Video

A 29-year-old fisherman, Nii Baah Afful, has been sentenced to one week in prison by the Gender-Based Violence Court in Accra for physically assaulting his partner, Francisca Aryee. The case drew national attention after a video of the assault, which took place at Korle Gonno on March 20, 2025, went viral on social media, prompting public outrage. According to a press release from the Ghana Police Service’s Regional Public Affairs Unit, the incident occurred during a domestic dispute, during which Afful was seen attacking Aryee while she held their 8-month-old baby. Investigations revealed that the couple lived together and had two children. Afful was arrested on March 22, 2025, by the Accra Regional Police Intelligence Unit and arraigned before court two days later. He pleaded guilt...
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Police Arrest Man Seen in Viral Video Firing Gun at Jamestown
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Police Arrest Man Seen in Viral Video Firing Gun at Jamestown

The Ghana Police Service has arrested 29-year-old Samuel Aryeetey Kortor, who was captured in a widely circulated video discharging a firearm in the Jamestown area of Accra. The arrest, which took place on April 9, 2025, followed an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Police. Authorities have confirmed that Samuel Aryeetey Kortor is also a wanted suspect in an ongoing murder investigation being handled by the Homicide Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). A search of his residence at Gbese-Jamestown led to the discovery of a Beretta pistol with the serial number PX-195994, believed to be the weapon seen in the video. The suspect is currently in police custody and assisting with investigations. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other individuals linked to the ...
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Police Arrest Suspect in Viral Machete Assault Video
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Police Arrest Suspect in Viral Machete Assault Video

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a disturbing viral video showing a young man being assaulted with a machete near a fuel tanker. The arrest, which took place on April 9, 2025, was part of an intelligence-led operation aimed at swiftly bringing the perpetrator to justice. The suspect, identified as Dawuda Sumaila, who works as a tanker driver’s mate, is currently in police custody and is assisting with investigations. According to police reports, the incident occurred on Friday, April 4, 2025, in Anyinam, a town in the Eastern Region. The viral footage, which sparked public outrage on social media, shows Sumaila violently attacking the victim with a machete. Authorities have assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway and that just...
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Court Jails Man 15 Years for Motorbike Robbery in Upper West Region
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Court Jails Man 15 Years for Motorbike Robbery in Upper West Region

The Wa Circuit Court has sentenced a 20-year-old man, Nawaf Abdulai, to 15 years imprisonment for his involvement in a series of motorbike robberies in the Upper West Region. According to a police statement, the suspect, together with an accomplice, Awal Abass—who is currently at large—robbed two victims of their Haojue and Luojia motorbikes bearing registration numbers M-21-449 UW and M-17-4607 UW, respectively. The robbery occurred on March 6, 2025. In a swift response, the Upper West Regional Police Command arrested Nawaf Abdulai at his residence on March 8, 2025. During interrogation, Abdulai admitted to the crime. The case was subsequently prosecuted in court. Delivering judgment on April 7, 2025, His Lordship Jonathan Avoogo of the Wa Circuit Court sentenced Abdulai to 15 ye...
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