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Seven Suspects Arrested in Fuel Tanker Robbery Near Suhum
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Seven Suspects Arrested in Fuel Tanker Robbery Near Suhum

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested seven individuals in connection with the hijacking of a fuel tanker near Mante, close to Suhum in the Eastern Region. According to preliminary investigations, the incident occurred on August 6, 2025, when the suspects, traveling in a green pickup truck, intercepted a fuel tanker with registration number GT 2493-20. They allegedly handcuffed the driver and his mate, placed them in the pickup, and drove the tanker away. Police say that on August 7, 2025, personnel in the Accra Region intercepted the pickup and rescued the victims. One suspect, identified as Christian Bortey Bernard, was arrested after a hot chase. Further intelligence led officers to a fuel filling station at Asikwa Junction near Bunso, where the stolen tanker was found...
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Key suspect arrested in connection with 12 stolen motorbikes in Accra
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Key suspect arrested in connection with 12 stolen motorbikes in Accra

The Accra Regional Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in a motorbike theft syndicate following the arrest of a key suspect believed to be linked to a string of motorbike thefts reported across the region in recent weeks. The arrest follows a report filed on June 24, 2025, by a resident of Madina, who disclosed that his red Royal motorbike, registered M-25-CW 367, had been stolen overnight while parked in his home. Acting swiftly on intelligence, a police team apprehended Emmanuel Akanpatiba, who was found in possession of the stolen motorbike. During interrogation, Akanpatiba admitted to the crime and named his accomplice, Israel Fredrick Lomotey, who is currently on the run. Further investigations have revealed that the two, along with others, are behind at least ...
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Police Arrest two suspects for the murder of a Lebanese international at East Legon
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Police Arrest two suspects for the murder of a Lebanese international at East Legon

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two (2) suspects in connection with the murder of a Lebanese national, which occurred on Friday, 20th June 2025, at the victim’s residence at East Legon, Accra. The deceased, identified as Mr. Omar Mikati, aged 58, was found dead in a pool of blood . A team from the Crime Scene Management Unit (CSMU) at the Police Headquarters was promptly dispatched to collect relevant forensic evidence to support the investigation. Preliminary investigations suggest that the perpetrator(s) fled the scene with the deceased’s Samsung mobile phone, leaving behind other items, including two iPhones and a GCB ATM card bearing the name Paul Twumasi Ankrah. The body of the deceased was conveyed to the morgue for preservation and autopsy. Subsequent investigations l...
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Two Suspects Arrested for Robbery Attempt Near Asankraguah
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Two Suspects Arrested for Robbery Attempt Near Asankraguah

The Western Central Regional Police Command has apprehended two suspects believed to be involved in an attempted robbery near Asankraguah in the Western Region. The suspects, identified as 28-year-old Mohammed Abdul-Salam and 42-year-old Karim Yakubu, were found hiding in a bush along a section of the road. Their suspicious behavior drew the attention of a nearby police patrol team. Upon spotting the officers, the two suspects attempted to flee the scene, leading to a dramatic pursuit. According to the police, the chase ended at an abandoned mining site, where the suspects tried to escape by jumping into a muddy pit. Police officers quickly moved in and rescued the duo from the pit before taking them into custody. A subsequent search at the scene led to the recovery of a shotgun, ...
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