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Crime
Four robbery suspects arrested, one fatally shot in police operations in Kumasi
The first incident occurred on July 9 along the Ankaako–Asuoso–Fenase road in the Amansie South District.
DL News24 July 2025
Crime
Two arrested over Ablekuma North by-election violence
In a statement dated Wednesday, July 23, and signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the region, the suspects were named as Musah Muntari, a 46-year-old Station Manager at STC, and Ali Saeed, popularly known as Mb...
DL News24 July 2025
Crime
Nigerian suspect arrested in armed robbbery attack on momo vendor
The incident, which occurred around 8:30 p.m., saw Chukwuma and an accomplice, both reportedly armed and riding an unregistered motorbike, storm the woman’s roadside kiosk under the cover of darkness.
DL News23 July 2025
Crime
Police disrupt armed robbery plot targeting foreigner in Accra
The operation, executed on Monday, July 15, 2025, was triggered by credible intelligence that five armed suspects had checked into a hotel in Labadi, allegedly plotting to rob a foreign national in the upscale Cantonments area.
DL News23 July 2025
Courts
Bail denied for Nkwanta riot suspects as court cites ongoing tensions
Presiding over the case, Judge Isaac Addo rejected the bail application after strong opposition from the prosecution.
DL News22 July 2025
Courts
Ablekuma North rerun:Interdicted police officer charged for assault
A statement issued by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, head of the Command’s Public Affairs Unit, confirmed that officers are actively reviewing video evidence that captured scenes of chaos and attacks at various polling stations. Statements a...
DL News18 July 2025
Courts
Highway robber gets 25 years IHL for violent attack on Winneba road
The robbery occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025, when Bello and four accomplices ambushed a Toyota Hiace vehicle near Gomoa Buduatta Junction, opening fire and injuring four passengers.
DL News9 July 2025
Crime
Lower McCarthy Hill: Policeman stabbed by suspected criminal
The incident occurred as Sammy was escorting his children to school. According to eyewitnesses, a man known in the area for criminal activity ambushed him with a knife.
DL News8 July 2025
Crime
Midnight ambush on Kasoa-Winneba highway leaves 4 injured, 1 robber arrested
The incident, which took place around 1:00 a.m. on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway, saw a group of armed men block the road and launch an attack on passing vehicles.
DL News7 July 2025
Crime
Mile 11 residents demand justice as man fatally stabbed
The fatal incident, which occurred on Monday, June 30, reportedly stemmed from an argument between Yeboah and his Nigerian co-tenant, Emeka Buchi.
DL News2 July 2025
Crime
One killed, several arrested in Kumasi anti-robbery operation
The special anti-robbery exercise, launched by the Ashanti Central Regional Police Command in partnership with the KNUST Police District, targeted suspects involved in robberies in Abuakwa, Tanoso, Apatrapa, Denchemuoso, and Apiadu.
DL News1 July 2025
Africa
Outrage in Kenya: Blogger dies in custody, vendor shot in protest
Albert Ojwang, a vocal blogger, died earlier this month while in police custody. He had been arrested after Kenya’s Deputy Police Chief, Eliud Lagat, accused him of defamation over posts made on social media.
DL news24 June 2025
Africa
Senior police officer arrested over blogger’s death as Kenyans demand justice
Ojwang, 31, was found dead in a police cell last Sunday, two days after his arrest. Police initially claimed he died by suicide, but a subsequent independent autopsy revealed signs of physical assault, raising suspicions of foul play.
DL News16 June 2025
Courts
Man sentenced 5 years for attacking neighbour, causing harm
Yeboah pleaded guilty to the charges and was convicted based on his admission.
DL News13 June 2025
Courts
Two jailed for armed robbery in Wa
Abdulai Ibrahim, 34, popularly known as Baba, and Abdulai Kipo, 36, were convicted of conspiracy and multiple counts of robbery after being found guilty of launching coordinated armed attacks across various neighbourhoods in Wa.
DL News9 June 2025
Courts
Kasoa court remands six over deadly clash at Gomoa Dominase
The suspects were arrested during a recent law enforcement operation aimed at flushing out drug dealers and suspected criminals from the area.
DL News28 May 2025
Courts
Seven sentenced for brutal killing of Sogakope Assemblyman
Presiding over the case on May 22, Justice John Ekow Mensah handed down life imprisonment to Richard Adikyere, who was found guilty of both robbery and murder.
DL News28 May 2025
Crime
UTAG-UEW mourns slain professor, urges thorough Justice investigation
In a statement released on Sunday, May 25, UTAG-UEW described the incident as “heart-wrenching” and said it has sent waves of grief and disbelief through the university and the wider academic community.
DL News26 May 2025
Courts
Sogakope assemblyman’s killer sentenced to life in prison as accomplices get 47 years
Presiding Judge Justice John Ekow Mensah also imposed an additional 47-year jail term on Adikyere for robbery, to be served concurrently with the life sentence.
DL News23 May 2025
US
Chris Brown released on £5M bail in London club assault case
The Grammy-winning artist, 36, was not present at the Southwark Crown Court hearing on Wednesday, but the judge ruled that he could be released under strict conditions, including the payment of a £5 million security bond.
DL News22 May 2025