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Gardener remanded for stealing lecturer's items
The accused, Kwabena Frimpong, appeared before the Adenta Circuit Court, where he admitted to the offence.
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Man jailed seven years for defiling 13-year old girl
His Lordship Jonathan Avoogo delivered the sentence on April 23, 2025, following Abudi’s guilty plea to the charge of defilement.
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Man remanded over armed robbery of mobile money vendor in Bunkpurugu
The suspect, identified as Waliu Fazazi, is alleged to have conspired with others, who are currently on the run, to steal GH¢300,000 from a mobile money operator on April 23, 2025.
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Crime
Eastern region security taskforce arrests 8 in fresh crackdown on illegal mining
The operation, conducted on Friday, involved a joint team of police officers from the Eastern Regional Command and military personnel from the Southern Command.
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Courts
Three bailed for illegal mining on Asanko Gold Concession
The accused — Fatawu Seidu, a 35-year-old mechanic; Solomon Osei, a 40-year-old barber; and 19-year-old unemployed Simon Awindawu — all pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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Illegal miner sentenced to five years for phone theft in Ashanti Region
The convict, identified as Francis Amadu, also known as Kojo Amadu, pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted accordingly by the presiding judge, Mr. Robert Addo.
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Seven military officers, civilian remanded over fatal assault on civilians in Kumasi
The group is alleged to have arrested and physically assaulted three men on March 28, 2025, transporting them to the 4Bn military base. Later, the bodies of two of the victims were discovered at Danyame, a suburb of Kumasi.
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Crime
Eleven arrested for illegal mining in Western Region
The arrests followed a targeted operation on March 31, 2025, around midday, acting on credible intelligence aimed at clamping down on illegal mining in the area.
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Fisherman remanded for alleged assault on mother of his children
He is scheduled to reappear before the court on April 9, 2025.
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Crime
Three arrested over Ashanti Region MoMo vendor killings
The arrests were confirmed by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, who revealed that one suspect was picked up in Bawku, while the remaining two were arrested in Accra.
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Courts
Four immigration officers face disciplinary action over farmer’s death
The officers, identified as Senior Inspector Adjei Boadi Philip (36), AICO II Abdulai Rawuf Abubakar (22), AICO II Nkrumah Alex (33), and AICO II Philip Oppong (28), were all stationed in the district at the time of the incident.
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Painter accused of GHC1M cable theft at BoG site denied bail
Lawal, who faces charges of unlawful entry and theft, pleaded not guilty.
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Courts
Head porter granted GH¢50,000 bail after alleged stabbing incident
Presiding over the case, Judge Enid Marful-Sau ruled that Dadzie’s sureties must provide valid national identification cards at the Court’s Registry.
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Crime
Murder of Nungua Queen mother: Case adjourned to March 26
The incident occurred during the enskinment of Lawrencia Naa Borley Nelson, also known as Naa Gamu, a queen mother of the Ga Adangme Muslim Union.
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Africa
Kano’s Islamic police crack down on public eating during Ramadan; 20 arrested
Mujahid Aminudeen, the deputy commander of Hisbah, confirmed that 20 individuals were arrested for not observing the fast, while five food sellers faced detention.
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Courts
Pastor faces court over alleged GH¢310,000 visa fraud
Cris Karl Ofori allegedly took the money from the complainant, promising to facilitate visas for him and his family. Facing a charge of defrauding by false pretenses, he pleaded not guilty.
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Facilitating Jury Trials: Prosecutors to file disclosures before arraignment of accused persons
Speaking on the LAW program, Justice of the Court of Appeal, Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe, announced that this new system, particularly in jury trials, will better inform accused persons, enabling them to determine whether to plead guilty or not...
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Jurors to be empanelled briefly for a case, then discharged permanently – Court of Appeal Justice
Questioning how this practice became the norm, she recalled a contrasting approach in the past and argued that the current trend undermines the essence of jury trials.
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Crime
Three people granted GH¢50,000 each for snatching handbag
Each of the suspects was granted bail set at GH¢50,000, with the requirement of two sureties.
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Courts
Gregory Afoko granted GHC 500,000 bail after 9 years
Under the bail conditions, two sureties are required, with one meeting specific justification criteria. Afoko’s legal team submitted a new bail application on February 17, 2025.
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