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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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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 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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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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Three Arrested in Connection with Robbery and Murder of Mobile Money Vendors in Ashanti Region
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Three Arrested in Connection with Robbery and Murder of Mobile Money Vendors in Ashanti Region

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has apprehended three individuals suspected of being involved in the brutal robbery and murder of two mobile money vendors in the Ashanti Region. According to the police, the first incident occurred on Thursday, 13th February 2025, in Krofrom around noon, where the victim, Patricia Nimako, was attacked and fatally shot. Her assailants also made away with an undisclosed amount of money. A second attack took place on the night of Monday, 10th March 2025, in Kwadaso. The victim, identified as Gideon Owusu Sarpong, popularly known as “Junior,” was also robbed and murdered at his residence. Following investigations, police arrested three suspects on 21st March 2025. The individuals were identified as Charles Kwame Danso, 23, also known as “Kwame Char...
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Fawoade Bampenase residents plead with the Ghana Police Service to strengthen security.
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Fawoade Bampenase residents plead with the Ghana Police Service to strengthen security.

Residents of Fawoade Bampenase in the Kwabre East Municipality of Ashanti, have called on the Ghana Police Service to come to their aid by increasing visibility and strengthening security in the area. According to them, the rampant robbery incidents in the area had become a source of worry and created fear and panic among residents in the community. The robberies, which were caused by some unidentified youth in the community in broad daylight, during light outs and evenings, were becoming a critical concern to many people in the area. In the spate of one week about five robbery cases have been reported in the community. Ms Sherifatu Ibrahim, a National Service Personnel and resident of the area told the Ghana News Agency that, the robbers broke windows while their victims were ...
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BCM Ghana petitions Ghana Police service over unlawful acquisition of property
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BCM Ghana petitions Ghana Police service over unlawful acquisition of property

BCM Ghana has officially petitioned the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, calling for a full inquiry into alleged unlawful takeover of their property. “The company is engaged in an ongoing legal battle with opponents over a separate property dispute involving an Airport-area asset”. In a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency on Wednesday, the company alleged that unauthorized attempts were made to take control of several of its sites. It said on Saturday, February 8, 2025, individuals allegedly acting on behalf of their opponents entered multiple company property at Spintex, Tema Motorway Industrial Area, and Borteyman. “During the incident, security personnel were reportedly confronted, and surveillance equipment was damaged. A similar a...
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Police Arrest Another Suspect in Violent Disturbances During Nsoatreman FC vs. Asante Kotoko Match
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Police Arrest Another Suspect in Violent Disturbances During Nsoatreman FC vs. Asante Kotoko Match

In relation to the violent incidents that broke out during the February 2, 2025, football game between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC, the Ghana Police Service has detained an additional suspect. The suspect was arrested as part of an ongoing investigation and was identified as Elizabeth Akosua Ntiriwaa, also known as Akosua Black Chinese. Six individuals have been detained in connection with the event after her detention. As the police continue their efforts to capture everyone responsible for the disruptions, Ntiriwaa is now helping with investigations, they said. The Ghana Police Service highlighted that the intelligence-led operation is still ongoing and that they are steadfast in their resolve to make sure that everyone
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Police commend public for cooperation during President, Vice-President’s swearing-in ceremony
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Police commend public for cooperation during President, Vice-President’s swearing-in ceremony

The Ghana Police Service has expressed gratitude to the public for their patience and cooperation during the swearing-in ceremony of the President and Vice-President on January 7, 2025. In a statement released in Accra by Madam Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Assistant Commissioner of Police and Director of Public Affairs, the Police extended special thanks to the motoring public for their understanding during the temporary road closures and traffic diversions in Accra associated with the event. The statement emphasized the Police's ongoing commitment to ensuring peace, security, and order across the country and urged the public to continue their support.
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Send-off service held in honour of retired Bodi District Police Commander  
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Send-off service held in honour of retired Bodi District Police Commander  

A send-off service has been held in honour of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mr Michael Adjei Perry (Retired), the immediate past Sefwi Bodi District Police Commander in the Western North Region.   In his address, Mr Adjei thanked the chiefs and people of Sefwi Bodi, and the police officers under his command for their support during his tenure as the District Police Commander.  “I have served in the service for many years rising through the various ranks from Constable to District police commander, and it is not by strength but by the help and support of some senior police officers and the strength of God,” he said.   Mr Perry also pledged his support for his successor to continue to provide maximum security for the people.   For his part, Nana A...
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