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Key Suspect Arrested in Ongoing Hunt to Dismantle Wapuli Kidnapping Syndicate

22Jan

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Crime

Key Suspect Arrested in Ongoing Hunt to Dismantle Wapuli Kidnapping Syndicate

The Northern Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) has made a major breakthrough in the ongoing investigations into a kidnapping syndicate operating in Wapuli, with the arrest of a key suspect after weeks of intensive surveillance and intelligence-led operations. The case dates back to December 6, 2025, when PID officers successfully rescued a 42-year-old man who had been abducted by the gang in Wapuli. The operation led to the arrest of three suspects, believed to be members of a four-man kidnapping syndicate. According to police sources, the victim was held under severe threat and sustained serious injuries during captivity. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of GH¢100,000, of which GH¢90,000 was paid before his release. Police later retrieved GH¢70,000 of the ransom during ...

Bryan Acheampong Concludes Northern Region Tour with Call for Unity and Progress

8Jan

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Bryan Acheampong Concludes Northern Region Tour with Call for Unity and Progress

I The tour, which took him through Kpandai, Wulensi, Bimbilla, Yendi, Gusheigu, Karaga, Nanton, Savelugu, and Tamale, was described by the MP as deeply inspiring and reinforcing his commitment to national unity and collective progress. According to Mr. Acheampong, interactions with residents at each stop highlighted a shared aspiration for development, dignity, and a better future, regardless of political, ethnic, or social differences. He noted that the warm reception and open conversations strengthened his belief in the importance of togetherness as Ghana moves forward. He used the opportunity to urge citizens to remain peaceful, focused, and hopeful, stressing that unity remains central to achieving national goals. Mr. Acheampong emphasized the need for collective effort and mu...

Police Arrest Man in Tamale Over Suspected Marijuana Worth GHS80,000

26Dec

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Police Arrest Man in Tamale Over Suspected Marijuana Worth GHS80,000

The Special Operations Team of the Ghana Police Service has arrested a man at Kpalsi, a suburb of Tamale, in connection with dried leaves suspected to be marijuana, with an estimated street value of about GHS80,000. According to police sources, the arrest was made during an operation at a residential building in the area. The suspect was picked up while visiting the home of a friend who is believed to be directly linked to the case. Reports indicate that the police team had gone to the location to arrest the friend, who was the prime suspect in the matter. However, upon sensing the presence of the police, he reportedly fled the scene before officers arrived. A search conducted at the residence led to the discovery of the dried leaves suspected to be marijuana, resulting in the arr...

Northern Regional Police make breakthrough in kidnapping case

9Dec

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Crime

Northern Regional Police make breakthrough in kidnapping case

The Northern Regional Police Command has achieved a significant breakthrough in a kidnapping case following an intelligence-led operation that led to the arrest of three suspects at Bokpaba, a community along the Bimbilla–Yendi stretch of the Eastern Corridor. The suspects — Haruna Seidu, Amidu Bandi, and Osman Bandi — are believed to be part of a four-member syndicate that allegedly kidnapped a 42-year-old man at Wapuli in the Yendi District. The group reportedly demanded a ransom of GH₵100,000 from the victim’s family in exchange for his release. Upon receiving the report, the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (RPID) dispatched a team of five officers to Wapuli on a surveillance, rescue, and arrest mission. On Friday, December 5, 2025, the operation culminated in the success...

Police arrest 27 suspects in major crackdown on drug peddling in Northern Region

25Nov

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Police arrest 27 suspects in major crackdown on drug peddling in Northern Region

The Northern Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Inspector-General of Police’s (IGP) Special Operations Team, has arrested 27 suspects in a major anti-drug operation aimed at curbing drug peddling and related criminal activities across the region. The coordinated swoops, carried out on Tuesday, 19th November 2025, targeted known drug-trading communities in and around Tamale, including identified drug hotspots operating within the metropolis. Among those arrested were Iddrisu Abdul Bassit, Iddrisu Sadick, Yawuza Hishan, Yakubu Yussif, Alhassan Abukari, Mutaru Daniel Fisco, Ibrahim Abdul Wakil, Hawa Abdul Rahman, Latifa Iddrisu, Mariam Fuseini, Ibrahim Sadia, Issah Latifa, and several others whose identities are still being verified by investigators. During the operat...

Women, PwDs empowered to influence local governance in Northern Region

28Oct

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Women, PwDs empowered to influence local governance in Northern Region

A total of 50 women leaders and persons with disabilities (PwDs) from the Nanumba South, Kumbungu, and Mion Districts have benefited from a leadership and governance training aimed at strengthening their participation in local decision-making processes. The two-day training, organised by the Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-Ghana) under the Strengthening Investments in Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation (SIGRA) project, is to build the knowledge and confidence of women and PwDs to effectively engage in upcoming District Assemblies’ budget consultations and other governance activities. The SIGRA project is funded by Co-Water International and Global Affairs Canada. Hajia Alima Sagito-Saeed, Executive Director, SWIDA-Ghana, speaking at the training, said it refl...

Police Restore Calm After Violent Student Protest at Tamale Technical University

17Sep

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Education

Police Restore Calm After Violent Student Protest at Tamale Technical University

The Northern Regional Police Command has restored calm at the Tamale Technical University (TaTU) following a violent student protest on Tuesday morning. According to police, intelligence indicated that around 9:00 a.m., about 500 students massed in front of the school’s administration block to stage an unlawful demonstration. The protest escalated when students set vehicle tyres ablaze at key locations, including the main entrance of the school from the Tamale Secondary School (TAMASCO) direction, the Police Post at Kpalsi, and directly in front of the administration block. A police team led by Superintendent Richard Lantei Odartey was deployed to restore order. However, upon arrival, officers were met with hostility as students hurled stones at them. The clashes resulted in injuries...

Activista Ghana intensifies campaign on youth participation in community development

10Jul

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Activista Ghana intensifies campaign on youth participation in community development

The Northern Region Chapter of Activista Ghana, a youth-led advocacy group, has intensified its campaign to promote active youth participation in communal and national development. Over the past three months, the group organized series of engagement for districts such as Yendi, Mion, Bimbilla, Kpandai, Wulensi, and Kumbungu. The exercises formed part of ongoing efforts to stimulate interest among young people in sustainable community development. The sessions were focused on leadership and communication skills, advocacy and campaign planning, community engagement strategies, and reporting skills. Mr Issahaku Abdul-Latif, Northern Region Coordinator of Activista Ghana, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview in Tamale, that the initiative was to...

Police Officer Interdicted for possession of restricted pharmaceutical substance

5May

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Police Officer Interdicted for possession of restricted pharmaceutical substance

The Ghana Police Service has interdicted G/L/Cpl Shani Abdullai for allegedly being in possession of restricted pharmaceutical substances in Kpalsi, a suburb of Tamale in the Northern Region. The interdiction, according to police authorities, is to facilitate a thorough investigation into the officer’s conduct in accordance with the regulations of the Ghana Police Service. The Police Service reiterated its commitment to upholding discipline and professional standards within its ranks and assured the public of transparency in the ongoing investigations.

Savelugu: Police Arrest Three For Alleged Weapon Smuggling

5May

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Savelugu: Police Arrest Three For Alleged Weapon Smuggling

The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested three individuals suspected of smuggling weapons in Savelugu, following an intelligence-led operation. The suspects—Gaba Abdallah Alhassan, Alhassan Abdallah, and Alhassan Abdul Kudus—were apprehended on May 1, 2025, at various hideouts within the area. During the operation, police retrieved a cache of weapons and ammunition, including: One AK-47 rifle One submachine gun (SMG) One Smith & Wesson SD40 VE pistol One single-barrel shotgun Two magazines 15 rounds of AK-47 ammunition 13 rounds of pistol ammunition An additional 27 rounds of assorted ammunition Five rounds of BB cartridges The suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting with ongoing investigations. Authorities have ...