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Police Arrest Seven Over Highway Robbery on Tamale–Buipe Road
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Police Arrest Seven Over Highway Robbery on Tamale–Buipe Road

The Ghana Police Service has arrested seven persons in connection with a highway robbery incident that occurred along the Tamale–Buipe Highway in the Savannah Region on July 21, 2025. The suspects have been identified as Rashida Yusif, Aaron Abana Baswiefanga, Wilson Avasong, Muntaru Iddrisu, also known as Virgin, Aminu Zebrilla, also known as Birdman, Inusah Sumaila, also known as Agenda, and Haruna Safiano. According to preliminary police investigations, the suspects, who were armed, attacked commuters on the Tamale–Buipe Highway and robbed them of mobile phones, cash, wristwatches, reading glasses, a laptop, and other personal belongings. An intelligence-led operation led to the arrest of Rashida Yusif, who was found in possession of an iPhone 7 Plus belonging to one of...
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Key Suspect Arrested in Ongoing Hunt to Dismantle Wapuli Kidnapping Syndicate
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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 ...
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Police Intercept bus with over 1,000 rounds of ammunition
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Police Intercept bus with over 1,000 rounds of ammunition

Police have arrested a commercial bus driver and his mate after intercepting a Savelugu-bound bus carrying a large cache of ammunition. The suspects, Mohammed Gzali (42) and Mohammed Jabir, were arrested on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m. at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier during a routine inspection of a Kia Grand Bird bus (AK 1309–21) travelling from Accra to Tamale and Savelugu. A search of the vehicle uncovered a fertiliser sack hidden among passengers’ luggage, containing 1,050 rounds of AAA and BB cartridges. The driver told police the sack was given to him at the terminal as a parcel to be delivered to a person he knows only as “Oboye” in Tamale. The bus has been impounded, the ammunition seized, and both suspects are currently in custody assisting ...
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Police Arrest Man in Tamale Over Suspected Marijuana Worth GHS80,000
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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...
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MTN Ghana presents hampers to Christmas babies in Tamale
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MTN Ghana presents hampers to Christmas babies in Tamale

MTN Ghana has presented 30 hampers to babies born on Christmas Day; December 25, at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) and the Tamale West Hospital in the Northern Region.  The donation formed part of the company’s annual goodwill initiative to recognise babies born on December 25 and support their mothers during the festive season.  The hampers contained essential baby care items including diapers, wipes, detergents, comforters, feeding bowls, breastfeeding bottles, and other cosmetics.   At the TTH, 16 babies were delivered comprising nine males and seven females including some twin births.   Three mothers underwent emergency caesarean section while the rest had spontaneous vaginal deliveries.  The Tamale West Hos...
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Police arrest 27 suspects in major crackdown on drug peddling in Northern Region
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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...
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Participants at 29th Denmark Seminar call for strong action on rising illicit drug use 
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Participants at 29th Denmark Seminar call for strong action on rising illicit drug use 

Participants at the 29th Denmark Seminar have called for stronger national action to address the rising incidences of illicit drug use amongst young people in the northern part of the country.  This was in a resolution reached at the end of the seminar, signed by Hajia Kate Sulemana, Chairperson of the 29th Denmark Seminar, and Dr Osman Al-Hassan, Chairman, Governing Board of Ghana Developing Communities Association (GDCA), and made available to the Ghana News Agency.  The two-day seminar, held from November 12 to November 13, at the Dalun Simli Centre on the theme: “A Ghana Without Illicit Drugs: Our Youth; Our Future”, brought together traditional authorities, community leaders, development practitioners, educators, security agencies, civil society&nbs...
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Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs opens YES 2025 in Tamale 
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Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs opens YES 2025 in Tamale 

The Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (GCYE) has opened the fifth edition of the National Young Entrepreneurs Summit, Expo and Awards (YES2025) in Tamale.  It is to promote stronger policy coordination and institutional reforms in support of youth-led enterprises in the country.  The event, held on the theme: “Resetting Ghana: The Role of Youth Entrepreneurship in National Renewal”, brought together young entrepreneurs, policymakers, development partners, traditional leaders, and private sector actors to deliberate on practical measures to enhance youth innovation and job creation.  YES2025 features exhibitions, masterclasses, and networking sessions and would be climaxed with an awards ceremony to honour outstanding young entrepreneurs making an impact across various...
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Women, PwDs empowered to influence local governance in Northern Region
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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...
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UCC Congratulates UDS on FISU World University Games Triumph
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UCC Congratulates UDS on FISU World University Games Triumph

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has congratulated the University for Development Studies (UDS) football team for winning the 2025 FISU World University Games football competition. In a statement issued on Monday, UCC described the victory as a historic achievement that highlights the team’s discipline, determination, and resilience, while reinforcing Ghana’s reputation for sporting excellence in higher education. According to UCC, the triumph does not only bring honour to UDS but also lifts Ghana’s flag high on the global sporting stage. “Your success demonstrates the power of teamwork, commitment, and the pursuit of brilliance that inspire students and staff across our universities,” the statement noted. The university also commended the players, coaches, management, and suppo...
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