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Three Students Arrested Over Assault on Obráchire SHS Student in Viral Video
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Three Students Arrested Over Assault on Obráchire SHS Student in Viral Video

Three students of the Swedru School of Business have been arrested in connection with the assault of a student from Obrachire Senior High School, an incident that was captured in a viral video circulating on social media. The arrests followed an engagement between the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP/Ms. Lydia Yaako Donkor, and the management of the Swedru School of Business on Sunday, February 23, 2026. At about 9:00 p.m. on the same day, authorities of the school handed over three suspects — all students of the institution — to the Swedru Divisional Police Command. The suspects have been identified as: Joseph Amoh, 20 Benedict Appiah, 18 Bilal Mamud, 18 Police confirmed that the three have been formally arrested and will be put ...
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5 Arrested Over Assault on Kade SHTS Teacher
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5 Arrested Over Assault on Kade SHTS Teacher

Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the violent attack on a teacher at Kade Senior High Technical School in the Eastern Region. The arrests were made on Monday, January 5, 2026, by the Police Cyber Security Unit, with support from the Kade District Police Command, following investigations into the assault on Mr. Michael Quayson. According to NAGRAT Eastern Regional Chairman, Awoonor Yevu Godwin, the suspects are expected to appear before the Kade Circuit Court on Tuesday to face charges. The arrests follow the circulation of a disturbing video on social media showing the teacher being assaulted by a group of students, sparking nationwide outrage and calls for justice. Teacher unions have condemned the attack and are demanding firm action to protect educators. A ...
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Police Arrest Two Women Over Alleged Assault of 12-Year-Old Girl in Accra
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Police Arrest Two Women Over Alleged Assault of 12-Year-Old Girl in Accra

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two women in connection with the alleged assault of a 12-year-old girl at the La Roman Junior High School area. According to a police press release dated December 4, 2025, the incident occurred on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, and was reported by the victim’s mother, who visited the police station with her daughter bearing visible marks of assault. The complainant alleged that three women attacked her daughter without any provocation.Police said statements were immediately taken from the complainant, and a Police Medical Report Form was issued to the victim to facilitate medical examination.Preliminary investigations revealed that earlier on the same day, the victim had an altercation with a seven-year-old boy, identified as Horm Giftan Mesop...
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Police Arrest Man Seen Assaulting Wife in Viral Video; Two Siblings Also Detained
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Police Arrest Man Seen Assaulting Wife in Viral Video; Two Siblings Also Detained

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested a man seen in a viral Facebook video physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife. The incident occurred at their residence in Ofankor in the Ga East Municipality. The suspect, identified as John Odartey Lamptey, was picked up on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the family home. According to police reports, two of his siblings Grace Kushie Lamptey and Louis Odartey Lamptey were also arrested after they attempted to attack a female tenant they suspected of recording and circulating the disturbing video. The tenant was immediately rescued and placed under police protection to ensure her safety. Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to locate the victim, who fled the scene before officers arrived. ...
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Soldier arrested for assaulting two civilians in viral video at Burma Camp pharmacy
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Soldier arrested for assaulting two civilians in viral video at Burma Camp pharmacy

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has arrested a soldier captured in a viral video physically assaulting two civilians a drug store attendant and a female customer at a pharmacy located within Burma Camp. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, sparked widespread public outrage after the video was aired on GHOne TV and circulated on various social media platforms. According to a statement signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations for the Ghana Armed Forces, the suspect was arrested at dawn on Thursday, October 30, 2025, by personnel of the Ghana Military Police. The soldier is currently assisting with investigations into the matter. The statement further indicated that the victims have received medical attention and are als...
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Police Interdict Officer for Assaulting Reporter During Ablekuma North Election
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Police Interdict Officer for Assaulting Reporter During Ablekuma North Election

The Ghana Police Service has taken swift disciplinary action after a viral video surfaced showing an officer assaulting a reporter during the ongoing election duty at Ablekuma North. According to a press release dated July 11, 2025, the officer involved has been interdicted and withdrawn from his post. The case has been referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) for investigation. The Police assured the public of a thorough probe into the matter, emphasizing their commitment to accountability and professionalism. The statement was signed by ASP Richmond Mensah, Assistant Superintendent of Police and Public Affairs Officer.
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Journalist Assaulted by Police Officer at Ablekuma North Rerun
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Journalist Assaulted by Police Officer at Ablekuma North Rerun

Tensions flared during the parliamentary election rerun in Ablekuma North as a journalist from the EIB Network was reportedly slapped by a police officer at the Church of Pentecost, North Odorkor 2 polling station. The incident, which has sparked outrage, is being condemned as an attack on press freedom. Calls are mounting for the officer involved to be suspended and investigated. Many, including EIB colleague Akua Oteng Amponsah, are demanding swift action from the Ghana Police Service, stating that journalists in Ghana deserve better protection, especially during critical democratic processes. The Ghana Police Service has yet to comment on the incident https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17688H3xMp/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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Police arrest suspect in assault on Journalist   
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Police arrest suspect in assault on Journalist   

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the recent assault on Mr. Latif Iddrisu, a journalist with JoyNews.    The arrest follows an incident on May 27, 2025, during a protest in front of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra.    The demonstration was staged by members of parliament and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over the arrest of Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as “Chairman Wontumi,” the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman.    A statement issued and signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, said Mr. Iddrisu, who was covering the demonstration, was reportedly attacked by some protestors.    It said 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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