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Zambia jails two men over witchcraft plot to kill President Hichilema
The pair were arrested in December with charms including a live chameleon and later convicted under the Witchcraft Act.
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Driver remanded for alleged Kia truck robbery at Amasaman
According to the prosecution, the truck’s lawful owner, who is a witness in the case, had put it up for sale in July. Jalilu reached out to Namtey who presented himself as the seller and the two agreed to meet at Amasaman Junction to inspec...
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Dormaahene spearheads anti-galamsey raid, three suspects arrested
The Dormaahene, together with the Dormaa Anti-Galamsey Task Force and a contingent of chiefs from the Dormaa Traditional Council, descended on identified illegal mining zones in Dormaa-Akwamu, Akontanim, and Kobedi.
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Sofo Azorka arrested over alleged assault in Akwatia, granted bail
According to a police statement signed by DSP David Fianko Okyere of the Eastern South Regional Command, Azorka was picked up in Tamale on September 10. Investigators have since taken his caution statement.
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Police arrest man for using ' ambulance' to traffic cannabis in Accra
Police say Tuanda was picked up on September 10, 2025, following a surveillance operation. Officers intercepted a Hyundai Hiace, registration number GX 277-20, outside Jamboree Drinking Spot at Labadi Maami.
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Trader sentenced to five years for stealing bread
According to the prosecution, in February 2024, the complainant had packed 114 loaves of bread worth GH¢1,680.00 onto an unregistered tricycle valued at GH¢35,000.00, intending to deliver them to his clients at the Adehyeman lorry station i...
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Tema police arrest four over suspected Indian Hemp hidden in truck tyres
The suspects—identified as Nura Sali (44), Pius Chukwuma (49), Mustapha Umar (18), and Abdulai Amayau (23)—were apprehended on Monday, 8th September 2025, during a targeted police operation.
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Three arrested, several injured in Segyimase violent youth clash over girlfriend
According to reports, the clash began on Thursday, September 4, and quickly escalated. The conflict was allegedly triggered when a known drug user from a nearby ghetto physically attacked a local resident, accusing him of making advances to...
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Courts
Two jailed 36 years for robbery
Maxmillian Foli, also known as Thug, admitted guilt to charges of conspiracy and robbery. He was convicted on his own plea and sentenced to 21 years in prison.
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Police arrest NPP Bono chairman Abronye
Abronye, recognized for his fiery political commentary, drew public attention last week when he filed for political asylum in eight different nations Côte d’Ivoire, the United States, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Ge...
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Surgeon who amputated own legs jailed for fraud and pornography offences
Neil Hopper, 49, from Truro in Cornwall, had carried out hundreds of amputations before undergoing the procedure himself in 2019.
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Police arrest two suspects over Omanjor Homowo violence
According to a statement signed by Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, the suspects are: Christian Saka Ahianyevi, 35, a private security officer, arrested on August 30 and Newton Alotey, 26, a dispatch rider, arrest...
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Two police officers remanded over missing assault rifles
The accused — Lance Corporal William Atia Asitanga, 32, and Lance Corporal Sulemana Zanya Abdul-Rahman, 27 — are facing charges of abetment of crime (stealing).
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GPCL declares war on fake Gazettes: Offenders will be jailed
Speaking at the launch of the Gazette 360 campaign, which was held at the premises of GPCL Accra, Nana Kwasi Boatey Esq vowed to clamp down on fake gazettes that have flooded the system.
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Two in court over death threat on pastor
The accused, Frederick Ablorh Nmai, a 55-year-old carpenter, and Adjetey Nmai, a 52-year-old fisherman, pleaded not guilty to all charges when they appeared before Her Honour Susana Eduful on Wednesday.
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Curfew imposed on Sawla-Tuna-Kalba township over land dispute
In a statement signed by Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the curfew — which runs from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am daily — takes effect Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and will remain in force until further notice.
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Driver jailed six years for stealing farmer’s motorbike
Aboku was convicted on the charge of stealing, contrary to Section 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
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Two teenagers remanded for armed robbery at Abuakwa-Sepaase
The accused, Albert Mensah, unemployed, and Bismark Yeboah, an excavator operator’s apprentice, pleaded not guilty and are expected back in court on September 12, 2025.
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Akwatia: Police arrest man with three guns at snap check
Nkansah, who was travelling in a Toyota Tundra pickup with five other mourners from Asamankese to Boadua, was stopped by officers as part of heightened security operations in the area.
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Palm wine tapper killed in disagreement over GHC200 weeding fee
The incident occurred on Monday, August 25, 2025, around 1 p.m. on the victim’s farm. According to eyewitness accounts, the suspect — a man in his early 40s popularly known in the area as “Akuffu Addo” — confronted Kwofie over a GHC200 paym...
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