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Two female officers of the Ghana Prisons Service have lost their lives following a road accident near Akuse, while two male colleagues sustained serious injuries. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, December 6, 2025, along the stretch between Akuse Junction and the VRA Junction within the Akuse township. The officers were travelling in a Toyota Corolla with registration number GS 4817-17 when the crash happened. The two injured officers were first taken to the Akuse Government Hospital for emergency care but were later transferred to St. Joseph Hospital in Koforidua due to multiple fractures. In total, four officers were on board the vehicle—two passed away, and the remaining two are receiving treatment for severe injuries.

Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, the Director-General of Prisons, was among 23 exceptional individuals recognised at the Annual Predecessors Award in Accra on September 20, 2025. The award ceremony honoured outstanding achievements across various fields, including law, arts, education, health, and leadership. Mrs. Baffoe-Bonnie received the prestigious award in the law category, acknowledging her remarkable contributions to the Ghana Prisons Service over 37 years. As a seasoned corrections and security expert, she has championed initiatives to enhance prison security, promote gender inclusivity, and improve working conditions. Her dedication to the welfare of inmates and officers has earned her this well-deserved recognition. As the second female Director General of Prisons, and...

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Akuse Crash Claims Lives of Two Female Prison Officers; Two Others Injured

Director-General of Prisons honoured with pretigious awards