Search results for "Eastern Region"

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General
Small-scale miners' chairman arrested for confronting Anti-Galamsey task force
The arrest occurred when Peprah reportedly challenged the officers deployed to remove illegal miners from the forest.
DL News11 July 2025
Courts
Teen robbers jailed 10 years each after daylight robbery in Kumasi
In a statement released on Wednesday, July 9, the Ashanti Regional Police Command confirmed that the suspects—Mamudu Issah, Samuel Takyi, and Alhassan Abubakari, all aged 18—were apprehended the same day they carried out the robbery on July...
DL News10 July 2025
Crime
Dodowa fraud gang arrested in Cyber Security Authority operation
The Thursday, July 3 raid was carried out by a 12-member tactical team, coordinated by senior officers from the CSA and the Ghana Police Service.
DL News8 July 2025
Crime
Police arrest suspected killer of Gbawe queenmother
The incident, which occurred on Thursday, June 19, 2025, claimed the life of 33-year-old Pearl Naa Dodoowa Whitaker, also known in private life as Naa Agyinafo I of Papase. She was shot at close range and died instantly.
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
Tragedy at Bimilla fire festival as SHS girl killed by stray bullet
Fatima, a second-year student at Bimbilla Senior High School, was reportedly hit as a ceremonial procession moved from the regent’s palace toward the Wampu Dam—where the traditional fire-throwing ritual was to take place.
DL News7 July 2025
Courts
Nine remanded over deadly Nkwanta riots
The accused—Evans Mawugbe, Donkor Ebenezer, Solomon Amenu, Robert Dzanka, Kenyenso Senyo, Edwin Yeboah, Yudah Adule, Keteke Joshua, and Grace Ordzi—are facing serious charges including conspiracy to commit crime, causing harm, rioting, and...
DL News3 July 2025
Crime
10 Chinese nationals nabbed by taskforce over illegal gold trading
The GoldBod Taskforce apprehended the suspects at a private residence where they were allegedly conducting illicit gold transactions.
DL News3 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
Business
Mining policy review: Minerals Commission concludes final consultation with Tarkwa small-scale miners
The engagement marked the final leg of a nationwide consultation process that previously included regional meetings in Koforidua, Kumasi, and Tamale, as well as prior sessions with civil society organizations, academia, and the National Dev...
DL News1 July 2025
Courts
Drunk driver remanded after deadly crash involving school bus
Richard Botwe, the accused, is said to have been driving under the influence of alcohol when the collision occurred on June 11, 2025.
DL News1 July 2025
Crime
Six persons arrested in Kumasi for attack, robbery of bank customers
According to Regional Police Commander DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe, the group trailed individuals who withdrew large amounts of money from financial institutions and then broke into their vehicles to steal the cash.
DL News24 June 2025
Courts
Fake doctor granted GHC100K bail
The bail conditions require that title documents for the properties be submitted to the Court’s Registry.
DL News20 June 2025
Courts
Four jailed, others remanded over BECE malpractices in Kintampo
The convicted individuals—three teachers and a school administrator—were also ordered to sign a bond of good behavior for two years.
DL News19 June 2025
Crime
Two arrested in cocoa smuggling bust in Elmina
The arrests were made on Sunday, June 8, 2025, during a targeted intelligence-led operation in Elmina, following a tip-off received two weeks earlier.
DL News18 June 2025
Courts
Illegal miner jailed five years for violent cutlass attack at Essuowin
Yeboah, who pleaded guilty to the charge of causing harm, was convicted on his own plea.
DL News18 June 2025
General
Tragedy in Ketu South: Young coconut seller allegedly commits suicide
Prince, a coconut vendor in his early twenties who was deaf and mute, was found hanging in his room during the early hours of Wednesday, June 11, 2025. According to locals, the discovery was made by a friend who had gone to fetch him for th...
DL News18 June 2025
Courts
Nigerian robber jailed 10 years for hospital robbery
In addition to the prison sentence, the court ordered that Afaku be deported by the Ghana Immigration Service after he completes his jail term.
DL News13 June 2025
Courts
19-year-old Adams Hamidu sentenced 20 years for robbery in Upper West
The sentence was handed down by the Wa Circuit Court on June 5, 2025.
DL News12 June 2025
Crime
Tragic shooting incident in Yeji: Popular TikToker arrested for killing girlfriend
The fatal shooting occurred late in the afternoon on Tuesday, June 10, sending shockwaves through the community.
DL News12 June 2025