Crime
Police arrest 27 in Northern Region drug raids
The suspects were picked up on 19 November during a series of intelligence-led raids targeting well-known drug distribution points in and around Tamale.
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Courts
Driver who defrauded police officer, teacher over visas remanded
The suspect, Benjamin Osei Sarpong, a 44-year-old driver from Odorkor, is facing two charges of defrauding by false pretence.
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Courts
Court remands Nigerian woman over human trafficking
Aminu faces three charges — conspiracy to commit crime, to wit human trafficking, and two counts of human trafficking.
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Crime
Woman rearrested for burning 7-year-old girl’s private part following public outcry
Zakaria was rearrested on Wednesday, less than 48 hours after her release from police custody, following the withdrawal of the case by the complainant, Sarki Musah Umar
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Crime
Two arrested after armed robbery at Adumasa market
The incident occurred on September 20, 2025, around 7:30 p.m. Police say three armed men on a motorbike stormed the Adumasa market and targeted a gold merchant, 35-year-old Ebenezer Boampong.
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Courts
Two ex-convicts remanded over taxi robbery; accomplice on the run
The accused, Vincent Gbetorglo and Peter Akakpo, also known as “Dompe,” pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and robbery. They are expected to reappear in court on 3 November 2025.
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Crime
Two arrested over brutal murder and robbery of young man in Ashanti Region
The suspects, identified as Solomon Opoku and Collins Aboagye, are alleged to have killed Mensah on October 6, 2025, before fleeing with his Haojin motorbike.
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Crime
Police probe mysterious death of Senegalese goalkeeper in Kumasi
The case came to light after a man known only as Issah reportedly deposited Toure’s body at the Ebenezer Mortuary in Tafo, Kumasi. Issah claimed to be the deceased’s brother.
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Courts
Four remanded for operating fake food delivery platforms
The accused — Elliot Sotama Atsu (20), Elijah Sotama Etse (20), Jethro Atsu (20), and Obed Selasi Agboli — are facing charges of conspiracy to commit a crime and defrauding by false pretences.
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Crime
Police arrest two nannies for allegedly drugging toddlers to induce sleep
At a press briefing, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, identified the suspects as Francisca Boakye, 30, a student nurse from Konongo in the Ashanti Region, and Harriet Ansah, 31, from Jasikan in the Oti Region.
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General
Motorcycle couriers petition IGP over “unfair” police operations
In the petition, signed by the union’s General Secretary, Abugri Timothy Agengri, the group acknowledged the importance of maintaining law and order but argued that frequent roadblocks, random checks, and prolonged stops were hampering busi...
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Crime
Police launch investigation into fatal armed attack, murder of immigration officer at Gbintri checkpoint
According to a statement signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Robert Anabik Anmain, the Regional Public Affairs Officer, the incident occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025, when unidentified gunmen opened...
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Crime
Police seize over 1,000 boxes of Tramadol in North East region, six arrested
According to a police statement, the joint operation with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) took place on September 18, 2025.
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Crime
Man detained over alleged death threats against state officials, journalists
According to a police statement, officers apprehended Afful at a hideout near Kasoa Market at about 2:20 p.m. on Saturday.
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Crime
Sofo Azorka arrested over alleged assault in Akwatia, granted bail
According to a police statement signed by DSP David Fianko Okyere of the Eastern South Regional Command, Azorka was picked up in Tamale on September 10. Investigators have since taken his caution statement.
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Europe
Musician Sting sued by ex-Police bandmates over royalties
In a civil case filed at the High Court, guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland claim they have been underpaid for their contributions to songs like Roxanne and Every Breath You Take.
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Crime
Police arrest two suspects over Omanjor Homowo violence
According to a statement signed by Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, the suspects are: Christian Saka Ahianyevi, 35, a private security officer, arrested on August 30 and Newton Alotey, 26, a dispatch rider, arrest...
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Courts
Driver remanded for alleged theft of police vehicle
His alleged accomplice, identified only as Acquah, remains on the run.
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Crime
Police seize nine guns, arrest ten ahead of Akwatia by-election
On August 22, officers stationed near St. Dominic Hospital intercepted a vehicle driven by Bernard Kumi Ofosu.
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Courts
Wa Circuit Court jails man 10 years for robbery, weapons offences
The conviction, delivered on Monday, August 11, stems from a fatal motor accident near Bugubelle on July 30, where police first encountered Ali. Responding officers discovered ammunition and an offensive weapon in his possession.
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