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Tag: Volta Region

Police Nab Seven Human Trafficking Crackdown,Rescue 48 in Ho
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Police Nab Seven Human Trafficking Crackdown,Rescue 48 in Ho

The Ghana Police Service has arrested seven suspected members of a human trafficking syndicate and rescued forty-eight victims following two intelligence-led operations in Ho, in the Volta Region. The arrests were carried out on 8 and 10 January 2026 at Fiave Dablah Ayekple Street, Ho CK Road and Somey Junction. The suspects have been identified as Emmanuel Asiamah, Frimpong Jerry, Paul Mensah, Bismark Perry, Vida Gefah, Ebenezer Kwabena Owusu and Prince Kaku. Police investigations revealed that the victims—mostly young adults and students—were allegedly lured with false promises of travelling abroad. They were reportedly held under deceptive and coercive conditions while being made to pay monies for supposed visa processing. Searches at the various locations led to the retrieval ...
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Volta Region: Armed men rob Dorima Enterprise at Akatsi, escape with cash  
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Volta Region: Armed men rob Dorima Enterprise at Akatsi, escape with cash  

A group of armed men attacked Dorima Enterprise, a popular drink depot at the Monome-Bypass Junction in Akatsi, making away with an unspecified amount of cash. The suspects, numbering more than seven, reportedly fired warning shots during the attack, assaulted the owner, Madam Doris Ahiable, and forced her to surrender the day’s sales. A worker at the depot, who spoke to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on condition of anonymity, said the incident occurred on Saturday at about 1840 hours. “One of the attackers approached me, demanding cash and hit me when I delayed. I then saw my co-workers and Mama Dorima running for cover after realising we were under attack,” the worker said. Other workers told the GNA they hid in the warehouse to escape the attack, describing...
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Sporadic shooting rocks Ho Zongo, 10 injured, 15 arrested 
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Sporadic shooting rocks Ho Zongo, 10 injured, 15 arrested 

The Police have arrested 15 suspects after a sporadic shooting in the Ho Zongo, injuring several people and heightening security concerns.  The incident occurred on Friday morning within the Zongo community, prompting a swift joint police and military response to restore calm.  Some residents sustained gunshot-related injuries during the disturbance and were rushed to the Ho Teaching Hospital for medical attention.  Speaking to the Ghana News Agency at the hospital, Dr Edward Agyekum (Med.), Head of the Accident and Emergency Unit, said 10 victims were received for treatment.  Dr Agyekum explained that the injuries were mainly pellet gunshot wounds affecting the legs and thighs of the...
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Volta GPRTU debunks 20 per cent lorry fare increase claims
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Volta GPRTU debunks 20 per cent lorry fare increase claims

The Volta Regional branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has denied reports of a 20 per cent increase in lorry fares across the country and the region. The Union clarified that no official meeting was held with the Ministry of Transport and other relevant authorities to discuss what could necessitate any approval of such a hike. Mr. Lawrence Awilo Attitoe, the Volta Regional Vice Chairman, emphasised that the GPRTU was the only recognised union for transport operators in country and any fare adjustments would typically involve discussions with relevant stakeholders, including the government and casted doubt on the legitimacy of the reported fare increase. " Yes, we know the fuel prices have indeed surged, rising from GH₵11.23 to GH₵14.63 per liter at some pumps....
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Ho Assembly Relocates Slaughterhouse to Sokode Abbatoir  
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Ho Assembly Relocates Slaughterhouse to Sokode Abbatoir  

The Ho Municipal Assembly has announced the permanent relocation of the Ho Zongo Slaughterhouse to the Sokode Abattoir, effective Thursday, June 27, 2025.   This decisive move, according to municipal authorities, forms part of efforts to safeguard public health, improve hygiene standards, and enhance the quality of meat processing and distribution within the Municipality.   Announcing the decision at a stakeholder engagement meeting in Ho, Mr. Stephen Adom, Ho Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), said the relocation was necessitated by the worsening conditions at the Zongo Slaughterhouse, which posed grave health risks to both consumers and school children nearby.   “The old slaughterhouse has become structurally unsafe, unhygienic, and lacks basic amenities such a...
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Volta Police Command arrests 26 suspects for drug-related offences  
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Volta Police Command arrests 26 suspects for drug-related offences  

The Volta Regional Police Command has arrested 26 suspects over drug-related offences.   The arrest, made on Saturday, May 24, through an intelligence-led operation, was conducted at the Aflao border in the Volta Region.  The suspects were arrested at various locations as part of efforts to clamp down on suspected drug peddlers and other related criminal activities in the area.  Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Felix Danku, Public Relations Officer, Volta Region in a release copied to the GNA said exhibits retrieved from the suspects included 20 wraps of substances suspected to be Indian hemp and 12 sachets of Tramadol tablets.   He said other exhibits include a quantity of dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp contained in a rubber bucket, cash amoun...
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Hohoe United gains promotion to the Ghana Premier League
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Hohoe United gains promotion to the Ghana Premier League

Hohoe United extended their home winning streak to 15 matches with a commanding 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Inter Allies at the Hohoe Sports Stadium. Safianu Usman and Farouk Mohammed gave Hohoe United a 2-goal lead in the 8th and 29th minutes, while Ganiu Abass sealed the victory with the third goal in the 75th minute. Ofori Atta Oswald scored a consolation goal for Inter Allies in stoppage time. The win confirms Hohoe United's promotion to the Premier League, leaving them five points clear of second-placed Port City with one game to spare. Title-chasing Port City FC came from two goals down to secure victory in a five-goal thriller at Rainmasters. Dickson Afoakwah opened the scoring with a wonderful volley in the 32nd minute for Rainmasters, followed by Emmanuel Bonsu's m...
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Volta Regional Police Intercept Ammunition in Early Morning Operation
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Volta Regional Police Intercept Ammunition in Early Morning Operation

In a significant development in the fight against transnational crime, the Volta Regional Police have intercepted a large cache of ammunition during a routine search at the Tadzewu-Mitsrikasa Police barrier. According to a press release issued by the Regional Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service, the operation took place on April 18, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m. Police officers on duty stopped a Hyundai bus traveling from Accra to Benin, bearing registration number GR 8246-Q, with several passengers on board. A thorough inspection of the vehicle led to the discovery of 60 cartons of AAA cartridges containing 15,000 rounds and 72 cartons of BB cartridges with 18,000 rounds. The ammunition was concealed in sacks and hidden beneath luggage. Two individuals, the...
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Volta GTA extends civic responsibility to patients and market folks on Chocolate Day
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Volta GTA extends civic responsibility to patients and market folks on Chocolate Day

The Volta Regional Directorate of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has extended its corporate social and civic responsibility to citizens in the regional capital, Ho. The benevolence took the team to the Ho Central Market, the Ho Teaching and Municipal Hospital to touch the hearts of citizens to mark the 2025 National Chocolate Day activities, which doubles as Saint Valentine’s Day. Mr Johnny Authur-Quarm, Regional Director of GTA said the visitation marks the National Chocolate Day celebration and to show affection to citizens. The Authority decided to mark the 2025 National Chocolate Day in the Region with children at the Pediatric Unit to show them love despite their conditions. In an interview, he said the road network to some tourist attractions needed to be rehabilitated...
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GWCL restores water supplies to Ho and its environs  
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GWCL restores water supplies to Ho and its environs  

The Volta Regional Directorate of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), has successfully restored water supply to Ho and its environs, bringing the much-needed relief after more than a month of water shortages.    The water began flowing from household taps in parts of Ho, early on Sunday, February 9, 2025, following extensive repairs on the faulty pump at the Kpeve Headworks.   During the outage, many residents struggled to secure water.    Mr Ebenezer Wornyo, a resident of Lokoe, told the Ghana News Agency that he woke up early, filled all his storage containers, and prayed that the pump would remain unharmed.    Similarly, Mr Hope Demanya, expressed his relief, explaining that he had arranged for borehole water on the previous Saturd...
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