Crime
Oti Region: Eight schoolgirls arrested for GH¢20,000
The suspects, all students aged between 13 and 17, are believed to be part of a gang that targeted the victim’s residence during school vacation periods when he was away.
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Courts
Ten suspects in rural bank robbery remanded by Accra High Court
Presided over by Justice [Name Not Provided], the court issued the remand order during the suspects’ second appearance on Thursday, directing that they return to court on October 22, 2025, as investigations continue.
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General
11 police officers promoted after major robbery gang bust
Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Mr. Yohuno described the development as a “major breakthrough” in the country’s fight against violent crime. He explained that the Police Management Board approved the promotions after a six-month in...
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Courts
Tarkwa court jails two men for scissors attack, robbery
The convicts—24-year-old Gilbert Mensah and 18-year-old Justice Mensah—admitted to stealing and causing harm.
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Crime
Police foil robbery attempt on Winneba rural bank
According to a police statement, the bank’s alarm system went off around 1 a.m., prompting a patrol team to respond.
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Crime
Five “Akwashee boys” arrested over violent Accra robberies
The suspects — Iddrisu Razark (27), Iliasu Amidu (25), Serlorm Kportor (24), Noah Asumbono (26), and Collins Anafo (27) — are accused of attacking a 74-year-old woman at Adabraka on July 12, 2025, robbing her of GH₵700, a phone, and keys, a...
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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.
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Courts
Wrongfully jailed for 23 years, innocent mechanic finally walks free
In a landmark ruling delivered on June 5, 2025, a three-member panel of the Court of Appeal unanimously overturned Agyekum’s 2002 conviction, citing a lack of credible evidence linking him to the notorious crimes of convicted armed robber A...
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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.
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Crime
Three suspected robbers nabbed at Axim
The operation, carried out by the Axim Divisional Police Command on June 2, 2025, led to the capture of Emmanuel Arthur, known on the streets as “Possible,” Elisha Arthur, alias “Sconzy,” both aged 21, and 22-year-old David Agyarko, alias “...
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Crime
Fugitive armed robber extradited from Togo after years of terrorizing Accra's elite
Addressing journalists on Saturday, May 17, police officials confirmed that Mujibu—known by multiple aliases such as Rashid Bawa, Maxwell, Papa Rich, and Dawa—was apprehended in Togo and returned to Ghana on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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Courts
Ataa Ayi's accomplice appeals 35 years sentence, Court sets June 5 for judgment
Agyekum, who was convicted by an Accra High Court in December 2002 on charges of conspiracy to commit armed robbery, has already spent 23 years behind bars.
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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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Crime
Trader remanded for robbing woman
He denied the charges and claimed he did not conspire with an accomplice, who is still at large.
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Crime
Armed robber jailed 15 years
Yaw Mensah, aka Red, was sentenced after the court presided over by Susana Eduful found him guilty after a full trial.
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Courts
Three robbers suffer double agony before court
Isaac Amejor and Michael Baffour, aka Mike, ex-police and military officers, respectively together with Mutakilu Saddick, had 35 years imprisonment each for robbery after being slapped with a jail term of 30 years each by the same court for...
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Crime
Mobile money operator shot at Ngleshie Amanfro
Famous Fiabgbe was robbed at gunpoint by two robbers with a motorbike who took away an amount of GHc120,000 and shot him multiple times in his legs.
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Crime
Armed robbers kill two at Welembelle
Mr Jonas Dimah, the Assembly member of the Welembelle Electoral area, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that at about 1900 hours on Saturday, four armed men stormed a mobile money joint at Sukparibelle, a suburb of Welembelle and took away a...
GNA
General
Protect rights of vulnerable-CHRAJ urges journalists
CHRAJ Commissioner Joseph Whittal pointed out that some journalists have unfortunately contributed to negative public perceptions, particularly towards migrants and sexual minorities, by engaging in biased reporting.
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US
US: Man who attacked Nevada judge is sentenced by that same judge to prison for separate incident
Deobra Redden, 30, was sentenced to 19 months to four years in prison for a charge of attempted battery with substantial bodily harm. His hands, mouth and face were covered during his court appearance Monday.
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