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Police Arrest Four Over Alleged Assault at Ashongman Estate
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Police Arrest Four Over Alleged Assault at Ashongman Estate

The Ghana Police Service has arrested four individuals in connection with an alleged assault incident at Ashongman Estate in Accra. According to the Kwabenya District Police Command, the arrests were made as part of ongoing investigations into a complaint filed by a resident, Madam Hagar Emaser, aged 42. Police say the incident occurred on March 13, 2026, when four men believed to be officials of Bill’s Microfinance visited Madam Emaser’s residence to demand repayment of a loan facility she had obtained. During the visit, the men allegedly assaulted her. The suspects have been identified as Denis Wornyo, 38; Albert Amarh, 40; Ebenezer Amartei, 23; and Atsu Lawson, 27. They were arrested a day later, on March 14, 2026. Authorities confirm that caution statements have been obtain...
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Police Arrest Suspect Over Unlawful Entry and Stealing at Spintex; Stolen Items Retrieved
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Police Arrest Suspect Over Unlawful Entry and Stealing at Spintex; Stolen Items Retrieved

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a case of unlawful entry and stealing at Spintex in Accra. According to the police, the arrest follows a complaint lodged by a resident who reported that her home had been broken into on March 4, 2026. The victim indicated that she returned from work at about 4:00 p.m. to find her house ransacked. Cash amounting to GHS 1,000 and USD 22,350, as well as several valuable personal effects, were reported stolen during the incident. Acting on intelligence, police officers arrested the suspect, Daniel Odai Afotey, at Labone Beach on March 11, 2026. A search conducted in the suspect’s room led to the recovery of the stolen cash and other items believed to have been stolen. The recovered items include gold watches, jewel...
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Upper West Police Engage Wa West MP, DCE on Security Situation
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Upper West Police Engage Wa West MP, DCE on Security Situation

The Upper West Regional Police Command has hosted the Member of Parliament for Wa West District, Hon. Peter Lanchene Toubu, and the District Chief Executive, Hon. Richard Wullo, during a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening collaboration on security issues in the district. The meeting, which took place on March 5, 2026, focused on assessing the current security situation in the Wa West District and reviewing ongoing police operational strategies. During the engagement, the Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, briefed the delegation on the progress of police investigations into several incidents recorded in the district over the past two years. According to him, some of the cases are currently before the courts, while others remain under active investigation....
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Police Dismantle Armed Robbery Gang on Obuasi–Dunkwa Highway; Two Suspects Killed, Several Arrested
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Police Dismantle Armed Robbery Gang on Obuasi–Dunkwa Highway; Two Suspects Killed, Several Arrested

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has dismantled a suspected armed robbery gang operating along the Obuasi–Dunkwa highway following intelligence-led operations conducted on March 10 and 11, 2026. The operation led to an exchange of gunfire between the police and the suspects, resulting in the death of two alleged robbers, the seizure of firearms and ammunition, and the arrest of several suspects believed to be linked to a broader illegal arms supply network in the Ashanti Region. According to the police, the operation began on March 10 when the command received credible intelligence that a group of armed men had gathered in a bush along the Obuasi–Dunkwa highway and were preparing to carry out a robbery attack. A police team was immediately dispatched to the area. Upon arr...
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Ghana Police Provide Updates on Major Investigations as Pastor, Cable Theft Suspects Arrested
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Ghana Police Provide Updates on Major Investigations as Pastor, Cable Theft Suspects Arrested

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, together with the Cyber Security Authority, has provided fresh updates on several high-profile investigations across the country during a joint press briefing addressed by CID spokesperson Lydia Yaako Donkor. The briefing highlighted progress in cases involving child abuse, homicide, organized cable theft, and ongoing cold case investigations. Pastor Arrested in Cape Coast Over Child Abuse Allegations Police confirmed the arrest of Ebenezer Conduah, a 45-year-old pastor in Cape Coast, on charges of defilement and the production and possession of child sexual abuse materials. According to the CID, digital devices recovered from the suspect are currently undergoing forensic examination as part of the ongoing...
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Police Arrest Two Suspects Including Notorious Land Guard at Abokobi; Firearms and Ammunition Retrieved
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Police Arrest Two Suspects Including Notorious Land Guard at Abokobi; Firearms and Ammunition Retrieved

Police in the Greater Accra Region have arrested two suspects, including a suspected notorious land guard, following an intelligence-led operation at Abokobi that led to the retrieval of several firearms and ammunition. The main suspect, Saviour Kojo Ekpe, was arrested on March 5, 2026, after police intelligence linked him to acts of intimidation and the illegal possession of firearms in Abokobi and nearby communities. According to police sources, Ekpe had allegedly been terrorising residents in the area and was suspected of renting out weapons to criminals for unlawful activities. During a search of his room, police officers retrieved four pump-action guns, 101 live AA and BB cartridges, one Glock Austria pistol, 17 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and a jack knife. Preliminary inves...
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Man Arrested for Alleged Assault Following Motor Accident at Maamobi
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Man Arrested for Alleged Assault Following Motor Accident at Maamobi

The Kotobabi District Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with an assault incident that occurred after a motor accident in Maamobi, Accra. According to police reports, the incident took place on Saturday, 22nd February 2026, when officers on routine patrol came across the victim, Yakubu Manan Abdul, aged 24. Abdul reported that he had been involved in a motor accident with the suspect, Razak Kwanda. Preliminary investigations indicate that during the course of the accident, the suspect allegedly attacked and assaulted the victim, causing injuries. The police patrol team immediately conveyed the victim and his damaged motorbike to the Kotobabi Police Station, where a formal complaint was lodged and investigations began. On Thursday, 26th February 2026, at ap...
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Police to enforce high court order barring “STOP GALAMSEY”Demonstration on February 27
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Police to enforce high court order barring “STOP GALAMSEY”Demonstration on February 27

The Ghana Police Service has announced that it will enforce a High Court order prohibiting the planned “Stop Galamsey” demonstration scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026. In a statement issued by the Accra Regional Police Command, the Command disclosed that a High Court in Accra on February 24, 2026, granted an Order for Prohibition restraining the conveners from holding the protest on the stated date. According to the Police, the court order was duly served on the organisers in accordance with due process. The Command noted that the prohibition was issued in the interest of public order and safety, particularly because the planned protest coincides with the delivery of the State of the Nation Address. The Police also addressed claims circulating on the organisers’ social media...
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Police Engage Two Schools Over Student Violence in Central Region
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Police Engage Two Schools Over Student Violence in Central Region

The Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, has engaged the management of Swedru School of Business and Obrachire Senior High Technical School following a recent violent incident involving students from the two institutions. The meeting was convened in response to public concern over the incident, which has drawn widespread attention both within the Central Region and beyond. During the engagement, COP Donkor emphasized the need for calm and cooperation as the Police work to comprehensively address the matter. She directed the management of Swedru School of Business to produce the students involved within 24 hours to assist ongoing investigations. According to her, compliance with the directive would help ensure a swift and thorough...
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Police Engage Nigerian Transport Operators on Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts
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Police Engage Nigerian Transport Operators on Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts

The Ghana Police Service has intensified efforts to combat human trafficking through strengthened collaboration with transport operators, following a high-level engagement with executives of the Nigeria Transport Association in Ghana. The meeting was led by the Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Lydia Yaako Donkor, who underscored the importance of partnerships with key stakeholders in preventing human trafficking. She highlighted that transport operators play a crucial frontline role since traffickers often rely on transport networks to move victims across borders and within the sub-region. COP Donkor urged transport operators to remain vigilant and proactive, stressing that timely reporting of suspicious activities can significantly support law enforce...
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