Crime
Pastor physically abuses 13-year-old nephew over ‘stolen money’ in Kpalugu
The incident is said to have happened on Sunday after the uncle accused him of stealing an unspecified amount of money belonging to his wife.
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Courts
42-year-old farmer jailed 10yrs for inflicting cutlass wounds on pregnant wife
The court, presided over by Osman Abdul-Hakeem, convicted Anas Ibrahim on his own plea, and sentenced him accordingly.
GNA
Crime
49-year-old Chinese arrested for illegal mining
The suspect, Lin Chil, is currently in the custody of the Bibiani Police assisting with investigations.
theghanaiantimes
Crime
Man allegedly tied to tree, set ablaze till death; Assembly member, 5 others arrested
The victim, identified as Isaac Ansah, was burnt alive at Achonwa last Thursday, over the suspicion of submitting names of 14 residents to a chief priest (name unknown) for rituals and sacrifice.
theghanaiantimes
General
Efua Ghartey to contest Ghana Bar Association presidency
Madam Efua Ghartey contested in the last Ghana Bar National Elections and polled 47.16% of the valid votes against the outgoing president, Mr Yaw Acheampong Boafo.
DL News
Courts
Hopeson Adorye case adjourned to July 31 as docket sent to AG
This is due to the transfer of the case duplicate docket to the Attorney General’s Office for advice.
DL News
Crime
Family suspects foul play in death of 18-year-old while in police custody
Elder brother of the deceased, Ganiw Abass shared that he visited Jagiri earlier in the morning around 8 o'clock and assured him that the family was working on his bail.
myjoyonline
Crime
Teacher trainee stabbed in the throat at Mesidan in Techiman North
Hanna Akosua Frimpomaa's body was discovered with stab wounds to the throat, according to autopsy reports.
myjoyonline
Crime
Police investigate destruction of structure in Pusiga
Contrary to claims circulating in a viral video, initial investigations suggest that the damage was not politically motivated.
GNA
Crime
Konongo: Man arrested for alleged murder of wife
The man, suspected to be mentally ill, reportedly slushed the neck of the woman.
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Crime
Amenfi East NPP PC granted bail
Mr. Frimpong was released on Wednesday evening after the police took a statement from him regarding his comments in a video that has gone viral.
myjoyonline
General
Honoring the legacy of Ambassador John Bentum-Williams
Bentum-Williams attended the University of Western Ontario in Canada, where he earned his bachelor's degree in economics.
DL News
Crime
Suspected illegal miners allegedly assault military officer at Wassa Akyempim
The incident, residents said, happened when the soldier, identified as Timothy Adzakosi, visited an illegal mining (galamsey) site with three of his colleagues for reasons yet unknown.
GNA
Crime
Cocoa smuggling syndicate bust: 12 suspects arrested
The suspects allegedly tried to bribe task force personnel in an attempt to smuggle out 400 bags of cocoa beans.
myjoyonline
Courts
Man accused of galamsey granted GH₵150,000 bail
Solomon Owusu Ansah, 31, pleaded not guilty to the charge, and would reappear before the court, on June 17, for case management conference.
GNA
Courts
Yam seller fine GH¢600 for selling food without medical clearance
The food vendor was convicted of selling food without undergoing medical examination of fitness.
GNA
Crime
Gold company robbery: Soldiers, others to serve cummulative 252 years in jail
The convicts include a retired soldier, Emmanuel Tetteh, aka ‘Rocky Study’, who works as a private security officer; Samuel Agbadoku, unemployed; a private security officer, Isaac Adjei; a fetish priest and others.
GNA
Crime
Tamale: Police arrest man for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition
In a social media post on Friday, May 31, the Police confirmed that Gomda was arrested at the Datoyili Barrier in Tamale.
myjoyonline
Crime
Masked robbers strike at Obuasi; bolt with cash and mobile phones
According to a Police situational report, the victims recounted that they were traveling in a Benz container truck, with registration number AC 81-15.
adomonline
Courts
Mason jailed 16 years for abduction, defilement
Francis Blay, who was charged with two counts of abduction and defilement, pleaded guilty.
GNA