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Pedestrian Killed While Crossing Road At Kasoa Flyover

4Mar

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Pedestrian Killed While Crossing Road At Kasoa Flyover

A young pedestrian, believed to be in his late 20s, has been killed in a tragic accident near the Kasoa Flyover. The incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, when the deceased reportedly attempted to cross the highway at the edge of the flyover. He was first knocked down by a Mercedes-Benz car with registration number GT 7680 X. A tipper truck travelling behind the Mercedes-Benz subsequently ran over the victim. He died on the spot. Eyewitnesses attributed the accident to jaywalking, indicating that the pedestrian was crossing at an undesignated section of the road. “The man was hit by a Benz. The driver of the truck tried applying the brakes, but couldn’t stop in time. We are urging people to use the designated pedestrian crossings. It is not safe to cros...

Kasoa Peace Town Residents Demand Increased Police Patrols Amid Rising Daytime Burglaries

29Jan

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Kasoa Peace Town Residents Demand Increased Police Patrols Amid Rising Daytime Burglaries

Residents of Peace Town, a suburb of Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Municipality, are calling on the Ghana Police Service and municipal authorities to increase police patrols in the area following a rise in daytime home burglaries and stealing incidents. According to residents, most of the criminal activities take place during working hours, particularly between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., when many homeowners have left for work, leaving their houses vulnerable. Speaking to this reporter, Madam Comfort Mensah, a resident of Peace Town for the past six years, said the situation has become worrying. “These days, when you go to work and come back, you pray before opening your door. Thieves break into houses in the afternoon because they know people are not around. We hardly see police pa...

Residents of Kasoa Peace Town Appeal to Government to Resume Abandoned Drainage Project

21Jan

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Residents of Kasoa Peace Town Appeal to Government to Resume Abandoned Drainage Project

Residents of Peace Town, a fast-growing community in Kasoa, are appealing to the government to resume work on an abandoned drainage system that was started in late 2024 but stalled following the recent change in government. The drainage project, which was aimed at addressing persistent flooding in the area, was expected to improve sanitation and reduce the health risks associated with stagnant water. However, months after construction equipment left the site, uncovered trenches and partially built drains have become a major concern for residents. According to community members, the situation has worsened during the rainy season, with floodwater overflowing into homes and streets, making movement difficult and exposing residents to diseases. “Before the project started, floodin...

NACOC Arrests Alleged Drug Kingpin in Budumburam Operation

18Jan

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NACOC Arrests Alleged Drug Kingpin in Budumburam Operation

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), on Friday, 16 January 2026, carried out a targeted anti-narcotics operation in Budumburam and surrounding communities within the Gomoa East Municipality of the Central Region. The operation forms part of NACOC’s nationwide campaign aimed at clamping down on drug trafficking and substance abuse across the country. The intelligence-led exercise resulted in the arrest of several suspects and the seizure of assorted illicit drugs. Among those arrested was a 32-year-old woman identified as Rebecca Afia Naa Dei Kotei, popularly known as “Mother”, who is described by local opinion leaders as a major player in the area’s drug trade and had reportedly evaded arrest in the past. According to NACOC, the suspect had been under surveillance for some ti...

Inferno Ravages Kasoa New Market as 10 Fire Tenders Battle Blaze

4Jan

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Inferno Ravages Kasoa New Market as 10 Fire Tenders Battle Blaze

A major fire outbreak swept through the Kasoa New Market earlier today, destroying several shops and triggering an extensive emergency response by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).Fire crews from the Kasoa and Weija stations were the first to arrive, supported by reinforcements from across the Greater Accra Region. Nearly ten fire tenders were deployed, including units from Legon, Madina, Dansoman, and the Flagstaff House (Jubilee House). All available fire pumps in Accra were mobilised to contain the inferno and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.Eyewitnesses and videos circulating on social media showed thick plumes of smoke rising over the market as flames tore through sections of the busy commercial centre. Firefighting efforts continued into the evening, with personn...

Police Arrest Five Members of Phone-Snatching Syndicate in Accra and Tema

1Jan

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Police Arrest Five Members of Phone-Snatching Syndicate in Accra and Tema

The Ghana Police Service, through the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), has arrested five members of a notorious phone-snatching and armed robbery syndicate operating in parts of Accra and Tema. The suspects were picked up on December 31, 2025, following intelligence-led investigations that tracked the activities of the gang across multiple communities. According to police sources, the group is believed to be responsible for a series of street, residential, and workplace robberies, often targeting unsuspecting victims. Investigations indicate that the syndicate operated in several areas, including Oyibi, Spintex, East Legon Hills, Ashaiman, and Kasoa, where residents and workers had raised concerns over rising incidents of phone snatching and violent attacks. The police sa...

THE CENTRAL EAST REGIONAL POLICE COMMAND CONDUCTS ANTI-CRIME SWOOP OPERATIONS.

19Dec

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THE CENTRAL EAST REGIONAL POLICE COMMAND CONDUCTS ANTI-CRIME SWOOP OPERATIONS.

The Central East Regional Police Command as part of the efforts to clamp down on activities of some criminal elements before, during and after the festive season, has conducted a series of intelligence-led Swoops within the Kasoa old market, Awutu Breku, Gomoa Buduata, Senya Breku and its environs respectively. The targeted swoops which took place in the early hours of 16th and 17th December, 2025 across the mentioned areas led to the arrest of thirty -three (33) Suspects.Some of the suspects had substances suspected to be Indian hemp and some quantities of Tramadol in their possession. Forty-five (45) motorbikes were impounded in the process One (1) toy gun was also retrieved. Verification and documentation checks are ongoing in respect of all the motorbikes while the arrested susp...

Police Crack Down on Criminal Activities in Senya Beraku

19Dec

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Police Crack Down on Criminal Activities in Senya Beraku

The Central East Regional Police Command has carried out a major intelligence-led operation in Senya Beraku in the Central Region, leading to the arrest of 13 suspects believed to be involved in various criminal activities. The operation, which took place on December 17, 2025, targeted three different locations within the Senya Beraku enclave. The first stop was Kukwado, a coastal community, where six suspects were arrested. Police retrieved substances suspected to be Indian hemp along with other related items from the suspects. At a second location, a yellow house situated near a cemetery, four suspects — including a female — were apprehended. Items retrieved during the search included dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, a local alcoholic beverage known as akpeteshie (laka), a...

Two Suspected Robbers Remanded as Police Pursue Two Others After Robbery Incident at Mallam Junction

23Oct

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Two Suspected Robbers Remanded as Police Pursue Two Others After Robbery Incident at Mallam Junction

The Amanfro District Police Command, under the Weija Divisional Command, has arrested two suspected armed robbers in connection with a robbery incident that occurred at Mallam Junction in the early hours of Thursday, October 16, 2025. The suspects, identified as Stephen Amoani, aged 42, and Osei Antwi, aged 30, were apprehended following swift action by the Police, who responded to intelligence about a robbery operation in progress. According to a statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs at the Accra Regional Police Command, four men were reportedly attacking passengers at the location when the Police arrived. Upon sighting the Police, the suspects attempted to flee. Three of them were arrested on the spot, while one, identified as Kofi Sammy, who was all...

POLICE ARREST MAN FOR STAGING HIS OWN KIDNAPPING WITH DUCK BLOOD

25Sep

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POLICE ARREST MAN FOR STAGING HIS OWN KIDNAPPING WITH DUCK BLOOD

The Central East Regional Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, Benjamin Owusu, for faking a robbery and kidnapping attack at Fijai, a suburb of Millennium City. According to police, the incident began on 3rd September 2025, when a complainant reported receiving a text message from Owusu claiming he was under a robbery attack at his residence. When officers rushed to the scene, they found no trace of him. However, blood stains were discovered on the floor of his bedroom, raising suspicions that he had been harmed. Samples of the stains were collected and sent to the Police Forensic Crime Lab for testing. Investigations later revealed that Owusu had abandoned the SIM card used to send the distress message. He eventually replaced the card and made phone calls traced to Elubo i...