Crime
Teen miner shot dead at ‘galamsey’ site
The victim, identified as Issahaku Ansu, was reportedly engaged in “galamsey” activities at Amasu, a farming community, when he was gunned down on Sunday, August 31, 2025
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Crime
Passenger attacks driver with machete at Barekese
The victim, identified as Kwadwo Antwi, had picked up the passenger from Abrepo Junction in Kumasi and was en route to Barekese when the attack occurred.
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Courts
Pastor in court for abusive TikTok claims against another pastor
When he appeared before the court, the accused was remanded by the court and ordered to reappear on September 08, 2025.
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General
Transport Ministry to revise Road Traffic Regulations to cover commercial motorcycles, tricycles
Under the planned reforms, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) will be mandated to issue commercial driving and riding licenses, with compulsory training for applicants as a non-negotiable requirement.
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Government lifts curfew on Walewale
The decision, taken on the advice of the North East Regional Security Council (REGSEC), follows marked improvements in the area’s security situation and the demonstrated commitment of local leaders and residents to maintain peace.
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Ghana’s COP Lydia Donkor elected to INTERPOL Africa Committee
In a statement shared on the Service’s official Facebook page, the Police confirmed that COP Donkor is the first Ghanaian to be elected to any regional committee of INTERPOL — the world’s largest police organisation.
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Courts
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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Crime
Ashanti Regional anti-galamsey task force seizes third excavator in a week
According to a police statement, the operation on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, targeted an illegal mining site at Adobewura, a suburb of Nyinahin in the Atwima Mponua District.
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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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Courts
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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Courts
Journalist granted GH¢100,000 bail over alleged false helicopter crash report
Asare, host of the programme “Nsempafie” on Wontumi Radio, was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties.
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Crime
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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Courts
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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Courts
Police seize two excavators in illegal mining raid at Dwendwenase
The 37-member team, led by ASP Bawah Abdul Jalil, stormed the reserve and confirmed that illegal mining activities were ongoing.
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Crime
Sekondi: Man arrested for fatally stabbing teenage brother
The tragedy occurred on the evening of Saturday, August 16, 2025, when a heated quarrel between the siblings allegedly escalated into violence.
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Crime
Gomoa East: Nigerian arrested for allegedly defiling 15-year old girl
The incident reportedly occurred when the teenager was walking home from school with her younger sister. The suspect allegedly attacked both girls, but the younger one managed to escape.
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Police arrest 2 at Asankrangwa over fatal stabbing
The suspects, identified as Kwasi Opong (34) and William Francis Osei (23), are currently in custody and assisting investigators.
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Crime
Four soldiers arrested for unauthorised galamsey raids
The operation, carried out on Monday, August 18, saw the task force disarm the soldiers and seize their equipment.
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Crime
Police impound AK-47s, ammunition from abandoned car in Ashanti Region
A police statement said a Kuntanase District patrol team, while on routine checks, spotted a white Toyota Sienta (registration NR 289-24) parked suspiciously by the roadside near a bushy area.
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Courts
Three arrested at Shiashie, charged for illegal gun manufacturing
The suspects are 24-year-old dispatch rider Patrick Gyimah of Bawaleshie, 27-year-old welder Emmanuel Osei Yeboah of Adenta Commando, and 29-year-old security guard Charles Somuah of Ogbojo.
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