Courts
Police inspector jailed for life over girlfriend’s murder in Kumasi
Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, popularly known as “Tycoon”, was convicted by a seven-member jury in a 5-2 decision on Friday, 24 October 2025.
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Two remanded as others flee in Mallam Junction robbery case
According to a police statement, four men were reportedly robbing commuters when officers stormed the scene after an intelligence tip-off.
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Crime
Police arrest one, recover weapons after violent Simpa clash
According to the police, the incident occurred on September 28 near the Simpa Sawmill. Officers responded to a distress call about an armed clash between a group led by Daniel Cudjoe, also known as Kwame Ato Asare, and another from Dadwen,...
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Crime
Dzodze motorcyclist escapes robbery attempt with gunshot wound, police hunt attackers
The victim, 32-year-old Emmanuel Akakpo of Bedzeme-Dzodze in the Ketu North Municipality, sustained a gunshot wound to his left thigh during the attack.
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Crime
Police dismantle armed gang behind rural bank robberies; 10 arrested, 3 killed
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno disclosed the development at a media briefing held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, September 24, 2024.
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Crime
Man remanded for shooting during Madina Redco fire incident
Danlad, who introduced himself as a Task Force Officer with EOCO, is facing charges of unlawful discharge of a firearm without authority, possession of a firearm without lawful authority, and three counts of causing harm.
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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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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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US
Soulja Boy arrested in L.A. on felon gun possession charges
The 35-year-old artist, born DeAndre Cortez Way, was taken into custody around 2:35 a.m. on Sunday in the Melrose area after a traffic stop.
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General
Law enforcement alone won’t work – DCOP Abdul-Razak on chieftaincy, galamsey crisis
According to DCOP Abdul-Razak, current efforts by security agencies alone are not enough to tackle the growing complexities of these issues, which often originate from traditional or community-level disputes.
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Police warn against reckless gun use at festivals after student’s death
At a press briefing in Accra, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Command, condemned the reckless discharge of firearms, calling it a “grave threat to public safety and lives.”
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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.
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General
Four police officers promoted for outstanding service
The officers honored include No. 47459 General Sergeant Fetus Gameli Kukuia, who has been elevated to the rank of Inspector; No. 52192 General Corporal Christian Asare and No. 52441 General Corporal Nicholas Kingsley Amoah, both promoted to...
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Courts
Sogakope assemblyman’s killer sentenced to life in prison as accomplices get 47 years
Presiding Judge Justice John Ekow Mensah also imposed an additional 47-year jail term on Adikyere for robbery, to be served concurrently with the life sentence.
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Africa
Uganda passes controversial law restoring military trials for civilians
The decision, made on Tuesday, directly contradicts a Supreme Court ruling issued in January 2025 that barred the practice, declaring it unconstitutional and unfair.
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Courts
OKESS student, stepfather face court over gun scare: bail set at GH¢80K
Presiding Judge Natacha Abena Tuffour approved bail terms amounting to GH¢50,000 for the teenager and GH¢30,000 for his stepfather, who was implicated in the case following police investigations.
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US
Kim Kardashian set to testify in Paris robbery trial that shook her world
The 44-year-old media mogul and entrepreneur is expected to recount her harrowing experience later this afternoon, where she was tied up in her luxury hotel suite and stripped of jewellery worth approximately $9 million, including a $4 mill...
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Crime
Three nabbed in Savelugu over alleged firearms smuggling
According to a statement from the Police Public Affairs Directorate, the suspects—identified as Gaba Abdallah Alhassan, Alhassan Abdallah, and Alhassan Abdul Kudus—were picked up from separate locations following coordinated surveillance.
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Crime
GAF nabs suspected gunman, recovers weapons in Binduri
In a statement released by the GAF, the military disclosed that the operation was initiated early Monday morning after troops stationed in Binduri heard intermittent gunfire from the vicinity of the Binduri Central Market.
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Crime
Police investigating shooting incident at Adventist SHS
According to an official statement, early findings indicate that a 16-year-old student in his second year smuggled a locally made pistol—loaded with BB ammunition—onto school grounds.
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