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IGP Promotes Seven Officers for Bravery in Tema Anti-Robbery Operation
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IGP Promotes Seven Officers for Bravery in Tema Anti-Robbery Operation

The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command in recognition of their exceptional performance during a recent anti-robbery operation. The promotions, announced on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, follow the officers’ swift response to a robbery attack targeting a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5. The operation led to the shooting of two suspected robbers and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other critical exhibits. The officers elevated to their next ranks are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey, Inspector Prince Asante, Sergeant Lukman Mohammed (No. 45881), Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru (No. 49900), Corporal Jerome Akator (No. 54157), and Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah (No. 59882...
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Two Armed Robbers Shot Dead After MoMo Attack in Tema
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Two Armed Robbers Shot Dead After MoMo Attack in Tema

Two suspected armed robbers have been shot dead following a robbery incident targeting a mobile money vendor in Tema, according to the Ghana Police Service. The incident occurred on Monday morning at about 8:30 a.m. at Aba Fosuah Plaza in Community 5, where the victim operates a Mobile Money (MoMo) business. Preliminary investigations reveal that one of the suspects, riding as a pillion passenger on a motorbike, approached the vendor under the pretext of making a cash-out transaction. As the vendor retrieved her phone to process the transaction, the suspect allegedly pulled out a pistol and demanded her bag containing cash. The victim resisted, prompting the motorbike rider to join in a struggle. During the confrontation, the pillion passenger shot the victim in the leg, forcing her ...
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Viral Child Abuse Video Traced to Nigeria, Not Ghana – Police Clarify
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Viral Child Abuse Video Traced to Nigeria, Not Ghana – Police Clarify

The Ghana Police Service has clarified that a disturbing viral video circulating online, which shows a child being abused, did not occur in Ghana but in neighboring Nigeria. In a statement issued after investigations by the Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET), authorities confirmed that the incident originated in Ogun State, Nigeria. According to the police, the video—widely shared on social media earlier this week—depicts a man identified as Odukaye Kunle assaulting his young son, Boluwatife, during a domestic dispute with his wife. The incident reportedly occurred at Popoola Street in Oko Baale, within Ado Odo Otta in Ogun State. The footage sparked widespread outrage, with many social media users tagging the Ghana Police Service and its CVET ...
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IGP Receives NYPD Delegation to Strengthen Ghana–US Policing Cooperation
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IGP Receives NYPD Delegation to Strengthen Ghana–US Policing Cooperation

The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has received a senior delegation from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) at the Ghana Police Service Headquarters in Accra as part of efforts to deepen policing cooperation between Ghana and the United States. The delegation’s visit formed part of a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening operational collaboration, professional exchanges, and modern policing practices between the two law enforcement institutions. During the meeting, the IGP and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) held extensive discussions with the NYPD team on contemporary policing challenges and opportunities for cooperation. Key among the discussions was the growing role of technology in modern law enforcement. Both sid...
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Ahafo Police Arrest Three Over Illegal Firearm Possession, Foil Suspected Robbery Plot
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Ahafo Police Arrest Three Over Illegal Firearm Possession, Foil Suspected Robbery Plot

The Ghana Police Service in the Ahafo Region has arrested three suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, and for allegedly preparing to commit robbery. The suspects have been identified as Johnson Mawutor, 26; Kelvin Ofori, 22; and Mawuli Dogba, 20. Arrest During Stop-and-Search Operation According to the Ahafo Regional Police Command, the arrests were made on February 22, 2026, at about 11:30 p.m. along the Ayomso–Goaso Road during a routine stop-and-search exercise by a regional taskforce patrol team. Police said Mawutor and Ofori were spotted riding an unregistered motorbike towards Ayomso, near Goaso. Upon noticing the police presence from a distance, the suspects allegedly switched off the motorbike’s headlights and made a U-turn in an attempt to flee. ...
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Police Arrest Three more suspects in Adabraka Gold Jewellery Shop Robbery
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Police Arrest Three more suspects in Adabraka Gold Jewellery Shop Robbery

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three additional suspects in connection with the daylight armed robbery attack on a gold jewellery shop at Adabraka in the Greater Accra Region. The suspects, identified as Fatao Mohammed, also known as Motorway; Nashiru Abubakari, also known as Soldier; and Sadick Abubakar Satire, popularly called 50 Cent, were arrested on 19th January 2026. Police sources indicate that the three are believed to be the main gang leaders behind the robbery syndicate. With these latest arrests, the total number of suspects apprehended in relation to the incident has now risen to seven (7). The robbery, which occurred on 2nd November 2024, involved a brazen daylight attack on a jewellery shop at Adabraka, during which an estimated GH¢7.5 million worth of gold an...
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Police recover vehicle linked to Adabraka Gold Jewellery Shop Robbery
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Police recover vehicle linked to Adabraka Gold Jewellery Shop Robbery

The Ghana Police Service has retrieved a Toyota Highlander vehicle believed to have been used in the Adabraka Gold Jewellery Shop robbery which occurred in November 2024, as investigations into the high-profile case continue. The vehicle was recovered on 15 January 2026 at Ashaiman Lebanon from its owner, Abdul Samid Larry, popularly known as “Touch,” who has been arrested in connection with the case. Police say the Toyota Highlander has been impounded as an exhibit to aid ongoing investigations. The suspect is currently in lawful police custody assisting with investigations, as efforts intensify to determine his level of involvement and to track down other individuals connected to the robbery. The Ghana Police Service has reassured the public of its commitment to fully investigat...
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Ghana Police Arrest Three Suspects in Taxi Robbery Syndicate
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Ghana Police Arrest Three Suspects in Taxi Robbery Syndicate

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended three suspects linked to a syndicate that allegedly uses taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting passengers. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects operate mainly in the early hours of the day, posing as ordinary taxi drivers seeking passengers. Two of the suspects reportedly occupy the front seats, while the third sits at the back. Police say that once a victim mostly women boards the taxi, the suspects deliberately lock the doors to prevent the passenger from alighting. As the victim struggles, the back-seat suspect pretends to assist, creating an opportunity to steal the victim’s mobile phone or wallet. The three suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with ongoing investigations....
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Pays Historic Visit to National Police Headquarters
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Pays Historic Visit to National Police Headquarters

His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, paid a historic working visit to the National Police Headquarters, where he addressed the leadership and personnel of the Ghana Police Service on matters of national security, professionalism, and the evolving role of traditional authority in modern policing. The visit was marked by a special Guard of Honour Parade mounted in his honour. Addressing officers at the parade, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II described the occasion as highly significant, noting that it had brought him into what he termed the “engine room of national security.” The Asantehene commended the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and all personnel of the Service for their unwavering sense of duty, commitment, and professi...
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Police Conduct Successful Intelligence-Led Operation at Kwahu Nkwatia
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Police Conduct Successful Intelligence-Led Operation at Kwahu Nkwatia

Kwahu Nkwatia, EasternThe Eastern North Regional Police Command has conducted a successful intelligence-led operation at Kwahu Nkwatia, resulting in the arrest of three suspects and the retrieval of suspected narcotic drugs and ammunition. The operation, carried out on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, targeted known drug peddling spots and criminal hideouts within Nkwatia Township and its surrounding communities. At Kwayeano, a suburb of Nkwatia, police undertook a meticulous cordon-and-search exercise that led to the recovery of forty-six (46) wraps of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs. The police team later extended the operation to an estate near the Nkwatia SDA School, where two suspects—Kwame Asomani, aged 27, and Kwasi Dwamena, aged 25—were arrested. Quantities of dried...
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