Saturday, April 18

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IGP Leads Delegation to Bawku After Violent Incident Claims Life
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IGP Leads Delegation to Bawku After Violent Incident Claims Life

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has led a high-powered delegation to Bawku following a violent clash between some youth and the police that left one person dead and several others injured. The delegation, which includes officers from operations, investigations, and intelligence units, is in the Upper East town to gain first-hand insight into the security situation and to assess the needs on the ground. The violence, which erupted on April 9, 2025, resulted in the tragic death of Fuseini Iddrisu. Five others, including a police officer and an immigration officer, sustained gunshot wounds and are currently receiving medical treatment. In the aftermath of the clash, two police vehicles and a rented police accommodation at Binduri were damaged. Addi...
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Police Launch Investigation Into Viral Assault Video
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Police Launch Investigation Into Viral Assault Video

The Ghana Police Service has commenced investigations into a viral video circulating on social media, which shows a group of men physically assaulting a young man accused of stealing equipment. In a statement released by the Police, authorities condemned the act and assured the public that efforts are underway to identify and arrest all individuals involved in the assault. The Police are appealing to the public for assistance, urging anyone with credible information regarding the incident or the individuals captured in the video to report to the nearest police station to support ongoing investigations. The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring justice and maintaining law and order, promising that the perpetrators will be brought to book.
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Five Arrested for Illegal Mining in Central North Region
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Five Arrested for Illegal Mining in Central North Region

The Central North Regional Police Command has announced the arrest of five individuals in connection with illegal mining activities on the River Fum at Assin Ayitey, a farming community near Assin Akonfudi in the Assin North Constituency. According to a statement released by the Public Affairs Directorate of the Central North Region, the suspects include two Ghanaians and three Chinese nationals. The arrests were carried out on April 7, 2025, by the Special Anti-Galamsey Taskforce. The suspects have been identified as Duut Kwabena Sakakba, aged 38; Douglas Nyamekye, 36; Ma Jian, 37; Ma Young, 31; and Ma Haibi, 54. They are currently in police custody and are being processed for court proceedings. During the operation, two excavators with chassis numbers SY 6HK1-XABEA-01-C3 and SWE...
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Two Arrested for Motorbike Robbery in Upper West Region
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Two Arrested for Motorbike Robbery in Upper West Region

The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals in connection with a string of motorbike thefts and robberies in the Wa Metropolis. The suspects, identified as Abdulai Ibrahim, 34, and Kipo Ibrahim, 36, were apprehended following intelligence-led operations in the Danko and Napogbakole areas. Both had been on the police wanted list for their alleged involvement in multiple robbery incidents targeting motorbike owners in the region. A search conducted at their hideout resulted in the recovery of seven (7) stolen motorbikes along with three (3) number plates bearing registration numbers M-24-UW 4134, M-21-UW 6468, and M-20-UW 2846. The two suspects were arraigned before the Wa District Magistrate Court on Friday, April 4, 2025. They have since been remanded into ...
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Nigerian hairdresser sentenced to five years for trafficking women  
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Nigerian hairdresser sentenced to five years for trafficking women  

The Achimota Circuit Court has sentenced Nicky Isabella, a 22-year-old hairdresser, to five years imprisonment for trafficking two young Nigerian women to Ghana.   Isabella, popularly known as Bella, lured the victims to Ghana under the pretext of offering jobs but forced them into prostitution upon arrival.    She was convicted after a full trial presided over by Mrs. Akosua Anokyewaa Adjepong.   The victims, aged 22 and 23, were promised jobs at a supermarket in Adjiringanor, Accra.  Instead, Isabella allegedly seized their earnings and made them swear an oath on a Bible, cutting pieces of their pubic hair and threatening to use them in rituals if they disobeyed her orders.   The prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police...
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Businessman accused of murdering Ahmed Suale denied bail
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Businessman accused of murdering Ahmed Suale denied bail

 The Madina District Court 2 on Wednesday turned down the bail application of Daniel Owusu Koranteng, a businessman, being held in connection with the murder of investigative journalist, Ahmed Hussien Suale. The court after listening to the prosecution and defence counsel, remanded Koranteng, 35, in police custody till April 17, 2025. Prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Nana Afua Bamfoa, read out amended charges and facts sheet to Koranteng when he made his second appearance before the court. The court, presided by Susana Nyakotey, did not take the plea of Koranteng, 35, who is being held on charges of abetment of crime and murder. He was earlier held for murder. Koranteng allegedly abetted with two others, at large, to com­mit a crime to wit murder, and also accused of mu...
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Two Arrested for Unlawful Possession and Discharge of Firearms at Funeral
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Two Arrested for Unlawful Possession and Discharge of Firearms at Funeral

The Western North Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals for the illegal possession and discharge of firearms during a funeral celebration. According to a statement from the Public Affairs Directorate of the Regional Police Headquarters, the suspects, identified as Frank Afoko (41) and Kojo Agyapong (31), were apprehended on April 2, 2025, at about 2:00 PM by the Western North Police Intelligence Department. The arrest was carried out with the support of the Formed Police Unit. The police began investigations after a viral video, recorded at a funeral in Attakrom near Bibiani on March 14, 2025, showed several individuals openly firing weapons without legal authorization. The suspects, along with others still at large, were captured in the footage engaging in the illegal...
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11 Arrested for Illegal Mining Near Bunsu
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11 Arrested for Illegal Mining Near Bunsu

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested eleven individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities at Fische near Bunsu. The arrests were made on April 2, 2025, following a complaint about their involvement in illegal mining operations. According to a statement released by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service, the suspects include nine Ghanaians and two Burkinabes. They have been identified as Kwaku Owusu (42), Philip Tetteh (52), Abdul Raham (27), Philip Duvor (40), Joseph Asare (32), Charles Manu (35), Joseph Araboga (32), Daniel Bangah (20), and Amoaho Isaac (25), all Ghanaians. The two Burkinabes are Jey Done (40) and Adomah Bouba (25). During the operation, the police impounded an excavator, which had been used in the mining activities. All sus...
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Two Arrested for Transporting Suspected Stolen ECG Cables in Central Region
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Two Arrested for Transporting Suspected Stolen ECG Cables in Central Region

The Central Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the transportation of electricity cables believed to belong to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The suspects, Mohammed Sulemana and Iddrisu Basit, both driver’s mates of an articulated truck, were apprehended on April 1, 2025, at Gomoa Awombrew in the Central Region. The truck, bearing registration number GC 7410-11, was found loaded with 28 rims of ECG cables and parked in the area under suspicious circumstances. According to ECG officials, led by their Operations Officer, Mr. David Ackom, the cables were confirmed to be the company’s property. However, no such consignment was expected in the area, raising concerns about how the materials were being transported. Meanwhile, the driver of the tr...
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Police Arrest Two Suspects for Robbery and Extortion at Wangarakrom
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Police Arrest Two Suspects for Robbery and Extortion at Wangarakrom

The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals in connection with a robbery and extortion incident at Wangarakrom, near Tarkwa in the Western Region. The suspects, identified as Kwame Mumuni and Awal Benjamin, were apprehended on March 31, 2025. During the arrest, police retrieved several exhibits, including a red unregistered Suzuki motorbike, military camouflage tops, three pairs of boots, a torchlight, a black face mask, and an amount of GHC 645.00 in cash. The suspects are currently in police custody and will be arraigned before the court to face justice. The police have assured the public of their commitment to maintaining law and order while urging citizens to provide any information that may assist in crime prevention efforts.
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