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Police Investigate Shooting Incident Involving Police Officer at Tetegu

20Jan

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Police Investigate Shooting Incident Involving Police Officer at Tetegu

The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into a shooting incident involving a policewoman that occurred on Sunday, January 19, 2026, around the Tetegu area near Weija in the Greater Accra Region. According to preliminary police findings, the incident followed a confrontation between the policewoman and a taxi driver. During the encounter, the officer allegedly shot the driver, who was operating a Hyundai i10 taxi cab. The victim was immediately rushed to the Police Hospital for emergency treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival. Further investigations indicate that after the shooting, the policewoman was hit by a vehicle as she attempted to leave the scene. She sustained injuries to her head and both legs and is currently on admission at a medical facility, where sh...

POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR TRICYCLE RIDER WHO ASSAULTED OFFICER IN GARU

8Oct

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POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR TRICYCLE RIDER WHO ASSAULTED OFFICER IN GARU

The Upper East Regional Police Command has begun investigations into an incident in which a police officer was physically assaulted by a commercial tricycle rider at Garu in the Upper East Region. According to a police statement signed by Chief Inspector Abdul-Rahman Sumaila of the Public Affairs Department, the incident occurred on October 6, 2025, when a team of police officers and Community Protection Assistants (CPAs) were conducting a stop-and-search operation along the Garu–Nakpanduri road. During the exercise, the team intercepted a tricycle loaded with sacks of groundnuts and passengers seated on top. When the officer on duty instructed the rider to stop and park properly for inspection, the suspect reportedly became aggressive and attacked the officer. The rider subsequen...

Trader jailed for swindling police officer in “protocol” enlistment

30Aug

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Trader jailed for swindling police officer in “protocol” enlistment

A 30-year-old trader, who swindled a female police officer of GHC308,000, has been sentenced to four years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court. Joseph Diawuo is said to have collected the amount from the police officer under the pretext of enlisting 46 people into the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service and Ghana Armed Forces, which he did not deliver. Diawuo charged the victims between GHC6,000 and GHC10,000 to secure protocol slots in the three security agencies. Charged with defrauding by false pretences, he leaded not guilty. The court, presided over by Mr Isaac Addo, at the end of the trial, found Diawuo guilty of the offence and sentenced him accordingly. Prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Seth Frimpong, said the complainant, na...

Police Interdict Officer for Assaulting Reporter During Ablekuma North Election

11Jul

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Police Interdict Officer for Assaulting Reporter During Ablekuma North Election

The Ghana Police Service has taken swift disciplinary action after a viral video surfaced showing an officer assaulting a reporter during the ongoing election duty at Ablekuma North. According to a press release dated July 11, 2025, the officer involved has been interdicted and withdrawn from his post. The case has been referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) for investigation. The Police assured the public of a thorough probe into the matter, emphasizing their commitment to accountability and professionalism. The statement was signed by ASP Richmond Mensah, Assistant Superintendent of Police and Public Affairs Officer.

Journalist Assaulted by Police Officer at Ablekuma North Rerun

11Jul

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Journalist Assaulted by Police Officer at Ablekuma North Rerun

Tensions flared during the parliamentary election rerun in Ablekuma North as a journalist from the EIB Network was reportedly slapped by a police officer at the Church of Pentecost, North Odorkor 2 polling station. The incident, which has sparked outrage, is being condemned as an attack on press freedom. Calls are mounting for the officer involved to be suspended and investigated. Many, including EIB colleague Akua Oteng Amponsah, are demanding swift action from the Ghana Police Service, stating that journalists in Ghana deserve better protection, especially during critical democratic processes. The Ghana Police Service has yet to comment on the incident https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17688H3xMp/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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.