Crime
Three arrested after gun battle in Northern Region kidnapping rescue
The men — Haruna Seidu, Amidu Bandi and Osman Bandi — were picked up during an intelligence-led operation centred on Bokpaba, a community on the Bimbilla–Yendi road.
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Crime
Father arrested after 13-year-old daughter dies following severe beating
According to early findings from the Weija Divisional Police Command, Isaac Adonteng allegedly subjected his daughter, Celestine Adonteng, to prolonged physical assault
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Crime
Bono police arrest 20-year-old for illegal firearm and drug possession
According to police sources, the arrest was made following an intelligence-led operation at the suspect’s residence. During a search, officers discovered a polythene bag containing dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp hidden in the ceil...
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Crime
Police probe mysterious death of woman found hanging in Sunyani home
The deceased, identified as Cynthia Boahemaa, was found on Saturday, 25 October 2025, according to a police statement signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, Public Relations Officer for the regional command.
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Crime
Police arrest 5 more in Asemkor chieftaincy murder case, total suspects now 10
The latest arrests bring the total number of suspects linked to the crime to 10, according to a statement issued by Superintendent Olivia E.T. Adiku, Head of Public Affairs for the Western Regional Police Command.
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Crime
Police arrest three over shooting incident at Celebrity Golf Club site
Police say the incident occurred on Saturday, October 18, when the suspects allegedly invaded a construction site belonging to one of the executives of the Celebrity Golf Club.
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Courts
Armed robber jailed 30 years by Nsuaem Kyekyewere Circuit Court
In a statement issued on Friday, October 3, 2025, the police said Owusu was arrested in connection with a violent robbery that occurred at Assin Praso in the Central Region.
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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
Two soldiers, civilians arrested in failed robbery at Prestea mining firm
According to police sources, the incident occurred late on Sunday, September 28, 2025, when a six-member gang stormed the company premises between 10:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
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Crime
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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Courts
Ablekuma North rerun:Interdicted police officer charged for assault
A statement issued by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, head of the Command’s Public Affairs Unit, confirmed that officers are actively reviewing video evidence that captured scenes of chaos and attacks at various polling stations. Statements 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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Crime
Suspect in Abuakwa murder case arrested
The suspect, identified as Robert Kwabena Boamah, was captured at Namong near Offinso on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, following a police tip-off.
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Courts
18-year-old remanded for allegedly killing younger brother in Wa
The presiding judge, His Worship Maxwell Maxibrain Titriku, ordered that the suspect remain in police custody to allow investigators to finalize their inquiries.
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Courts
Father, son sentenced for conspiracy, trespass and stealing teak trees
The convicts, who appeared before the court, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
GNA
Courts
Court remands land guards over alleged threat of death
Kwaku Badu, 51, and Issah Oko Okai, 38, are alleged of arranged a group of land guards and caused unlawful damage to the windscreen of an excavator costing GH¢44,000 owned by Comet Property Limited.
GNA
Courts
Nigerian sex trafficker jailed 5 years in Kumasi
Rose Ikem, aged 40, who was convicted of human trafficking and assault, will also compensate four of her victims, whom she lured from Nigeria.
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Crime
Police officer arrested for defrauding MTN agent to settle betting debt
G/Const. Darko explained that he resorted to defrauding to settle gambling debts and that he was under pressure from unidentified individuals.
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Africa
Police officer who killed Lagos lawyer must die by hanging - Court
The judge Ibironke Harrison on Monday found the police officer guilty of murder.
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Courts
Court remands small scale miner over alleged kidnapping
The Court presided over by Mr Isaac Addo, declined the application for bail, and remanded the accused person into Police custody.
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