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12,802 police officers promoted after years-long backlog
The Secretariat said the promotions were mainly administrative and special recommendation-based, and were done under the Police Service Regulations, 2012 (CI 76).
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Crime
Police declare Nkaseim robbery suspect wanted, offer GH¢50,000 reward
In a statement issued on Sunday, 1 February, the police said investigations had linked the suspect to a series of coordinated attacks carried out in December 2025.
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Courts
Ekow Black remanded over viral assault video and sextortion claims
Christford Affadu Danful was arrested on Thursday, 15 January, after what police described as an intelligence-led operation involving the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team.
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Crime
Police arrest five over assault on Kade SHS Tech teacher
The suspects were picked up on Monday, 5 January 2026, by officers from the Police Cyber Security Unit with support from the Kade District Police.
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Crime
120 arrested in East Legon sweep on drug gangs and organised crime
The suspects were rounded up and taken to the East Legon Police Station, where they are being screened to determine those linked to specific offences and those believed to be involved in illicit drug distribution.
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Crime
Police arrest 32 in Tamale anti-crime sweep; One suspect killed
The Special Operations Team, deployed to the Northern Region on Monday, 1 December, also reported the death of an armed suspect after officers came under fire during the exercise.
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Crime
Two arrested over armed robbery, carjacking in Ashanti Region
Police identified the suspects as Issaka Jamal, 30, and Kwadwo Badu, 40.
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Crime
Police interdict officers caught on video taking money from motorists
In a statement signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, Public Relations Officer for the Command, police authorities confirmed that the officers in question have been identified and temporarily relieved of their duties
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Crime
Police arrest 12 for possession and transport of 598 cartons of cartridges
The suspects — Emmanuel Tsornyake, the driver of a DAF articulated truck (registration EN 792-19), together with Ofori Jumbo, Paul Darko, Charles Laryea, Theophilus Laryea, and George Teye — were apprehended while allegedly loading the ammu...
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Crime
Police investigate deadly Homowo clashes at Sowutuom, Anyaa
According to the Accra Regional Police Command, the disturbances erupted when a misunderstanding ensued between followers of two rival chiefs during the sprinkling of the traditional food, Kpokpoi.
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Crime
Fake National Security operatives arrested for extorting illegal miners
The suspects have been identified as Nana Kwame, also known as “Money Fresh”, Daniel Amoako Arthur, alias “Rasta”, and Cobbinah from Assin Bereku.
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General
Mahama swears in police council, cautions against politicization of promotions
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Presidency on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, President Mahama challenged the Council, led by Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, to usher in a new era of integrity, fairness, and accountabilit...
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Crime
Cape Coast police arrest two in cross-border cocoa and drug trafficking syndicate
The arrests were made on Sunday, June 8, 2025, following targeted intelligence operations by the Cape Coast police’s special investigations unit.
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Crime
7 Ghanaian, Nigerian nationals to face trial in India over online scam
The arrests were made following a sting operation conducted by the Mohali Cyber Crime Cell of Punjab’s State Police. The suspects, aged between 25 and 35, were reportedly operating from a rented apartment in Noida, where they had set up wha...
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Crime
Police arrest taxi driver over alleged murder of 23-year old girlfriend
According to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, Boamah was apprehended on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at a hideout in Namong, Offinso Municipality—three days after he allegedly went into hiding.
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Crime
Police launch manhunt after fatal shooting of two officers in Binduri
According to a statement released by the Director of Public Affairs, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, the tragic event took place on the morning of Sunday, April 13
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Courts
"Illegal" arrest warrant over woman in child custody case revoked by court
During the Tuesday, February 4, 2025, court session, Ms. Baaba Sam’s legal team argued that the warrant lacked merit and should be nullified.
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Crime
Police arrest 8 persons for attacking Metro Mass workshop in Sunyani
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Police confirmed that the arrests occurred on Monday, December 9, after the suspects reportedly trespassed onto the workshop premises unlawfully.
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Crime
Businessman remanded for allegedly misappropriating $60,000
Denkyira, who faces stealing charges, pleaded not guilty.
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Crime
Police announce GH₵50,000 bounty for suspect wanted for threatening public officials
The suspect, who identified himself as "Commander Kanawu Revolution Leader," is seen in the video threatening to shoot and harm key figures, including the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo Dampare, and the Interior Minister,...
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