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Sod-Cutting Ceremony Set for Construction of CHPS Compound at Ankwa Dobro

16Dec

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Sod-Cutting Ceremony Set for Construction of CHPS Compound at Ankwa Dobro

A sod-cutting ceremony has been scheduled to officially commence the construction of a Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound at Ankwa Dobro in the Nsawam Adoagyiri Constituency. The event will take place on Saturday, 21st December, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with the Ankwa Dobro Chief’s Palace serving as the converging point for invited guests and community members. The ceremony will be led by the Member of Parliament for Nsawam Adoagyiri and Minority Chief Whip, Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, whose initiative and support have been instrumental in bringing this critical health infrastructure project to the community. The construction of the CHPS Compound is expected to significantly improve access to primary healthcare services for residents of Ankwa Dobro and surrounding...

Police Arrest Man for Unlawful Possession of Weapons in Nsawam-Adoagyiri

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect, Abdul Rauf Salami, for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition during a targeted police operation in Nsawam-Adoagyiri. The suspect, a native of Adoagyiri Zongo, was apprehended on the night of Friday, May 23, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m. The arrest was made as part of intensified police operations aimed at restoring peace and maintaining security in the area following recent violent disturbances. Police say Salami was intercepted during a coordinated sweep of key entry and exit points in Adoagyiri. A search led to the recovery of two pump-action guns loaded with 64 rounds of AA ammunition, a cutlass, a knife, and an ammunition vest. The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with ongoing investi...

Police Restore Calm in Adoagyiri After Violent Clashes Between Youth Groups

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has confirmed that calm has been restored in Adoagyiri following violent disturbances involving rival youth groups in the area. According to police, the chaos erupted on Thursday, May 22, 2025, when approximately 300 youth took to the streets, blocking roads, burning tyres, and vandalizing shops and vehicles. The disturbances followed a series of violent incidents that have left at least two people dead and several others injured. A re-enforcement team comprising officers from the National Police Headquarters and the National Formed Police Unit was swiftly deployed to contain the situation. Authorities have since brought the violence under control and restored peace to the area. Preliminary investigations revealed that the unrest stemmed f...