Some students reportedly pelted stones at the residence of the senior housemistress in a violent outburst after she allegedly prevented them from cheating.

Reports by Accra-based Citi News suggest the incident stemmed from a confrontation between the housemistress and a candidate during the Christian Religious Studies (CRS) paper on Friday, September 5.

According to school authorities, the student was stopped for allegedly attempting to cheat, after which he verbally abused the housemistress. He was, however, later made to apologise and taken through counselling.

But on the night of Sunday, September 7, a group of students allegedly launched an attack on the housemistress’s residence, hurling stones and causing panic on campus.

Police were called in to restore calm, and investigations are underway to identify the perpetrators.

Headmistress Rev. Agnes Gaisie stressed that the situation is under control and assured parents and stakeholders that the ongoing examinations are continuing without disruption.

The development comes as the West African Examination Council (WAEC) has confirmed the arrest of 16 people nationwide for examination malpractice in the ongoing exercise.

Source: Adomonline

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The accused — Christian Saka Ahianyevi, 35, a security guard, and Newton Allotey, 26, a dispatch rider — have been charged with conspiracy to commit crime to wit murder, rioting with weapons, and murder.

They are said to have acted with about 30 others who are currently on the run.

The court, presided over by Mrs Abena Owusu Omenyo, did not take their pleas due to the nature of the charges and remanded them into lawful custody to reappear on September 29, 2025.

Chief Inspector Apeweh Achana, prosecuting, explained that the pleas were deferred because murder was involved and investigations were still ongoing. He said efforts were underway to apprehend the remaining suspects.

Narrating the facts, the prosecution said the incident occurred on August 30, 2025, during the annual Homowo Festival of the chiefs and people of Omanjor and surrounding communities.

The celebration included a procession and the traditional sprinkling of Kpokpoi on the streets. However, the accused persons and their accomplices allegedly blocked the procession near the “Police land” area, claiming the Omanjor chief and his people had trespassed on their land.

A misunderstanding reportedly escalated into gunfire, leading to the deaths of Abubakar Ramadan Sarbahaka Nii Kwashiebu, Joseph Shaibu Dodoo, and Theophilus Nii Amu Kwadjan.

Several others sustained injuries, including Frederick Lartey (alias Nii Obrafour), Samuel Adjei, and Nathaniel Doku. Some of the victims are still receiving treatment at the Ridge and Korle-Bu Teaching Hospitals, while others have been treated and discharged.

The prosecution further told the court that intelligence led to the arrest of the accused the following day. Christian was found in possession of a locally manufactured pistol and a machete, while 18 empty cartridges were retrieved from Newton’s room.

Investigations are ongoing.

Source: Graphic.com

Addressing some 48,000 displaced people, mostly women and children, Mr. Toobu, who is the Deputy Chairman of the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, described war as a destructive force that derails peace and development.

He stressed that his mission as a natural mediator was to appeal to both factions, particularly chiefs, to embrace peace for the sake of their communities.

“Peace in Sawla-Tuna-Kalba is all we are praying for, and the chiefs have assured us that they are willing to toe the path of peace,” he said.

He also cautioned the youth against using social media to fuel conflict.

“If you have sons and daughters who are educated and active on social media, tell them to use that power to call for peace, not war. War is destructive.

“As you sit here, you have become internally displaced persons in your own country, and other people are feeding you while your farms remain abandoned.”

Mr. Toobu lamented the devastation of the conflict, noting that farmlands filled with maize and groundnuts had been deserted.

“I tell you today that your real enemies are not yourselves, but poverty, bad roads, and underdevelopment. This cannot be life. You cannot be internally displaced persons in your own country,” he said.

He called on all stakeholders to act swiftly to end the conflict.

“Let’s ensure that we bring peace so that these children don’t suffer unduly, and sisters and mothers will not suffer unduly. The time to act is now. Peace is what we are calling for.”

The MP was accompanied by the Dagaaba Chief of the Savannah Region, Naa Maxwell Kuubasagra, and executive members of the Dagaaba Youth Association in the region.

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The victim, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was found with his throat slit in what residents fear is becoming a disturbing pattern of targeted killings. The discovery has intensified anxiety in a community still reeling from a similar incident earlier this year.

The latest murder mirrors the brutal killing of Immigration Officer Stephen Amoah, who was slain under nearly identical circumstances in the same area.

Residents say the repeated acts of violence have left them living in constant fear while raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of security measures in the neighbourhood.

So far, no arrests have been made, but the Ghana Police Service has launched investigations into the case.

With its rapid urbanisation and high population density, Kwabenya presents unique challenges for law enforcement, as criminal activities often go undetected in its maze of unlit streets and densely packed settlements.

The recent murders have sparked renewed public calls for urgent police intervention to restore calm and bring an end to what locals describe as a reign of terror in their community.

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The convicts Francis Friday, Linus Agwazie, and Russell Ekenze were apprehended by officers from the Suame Divisional Police Command on June 20, 2025, during targeted operations against car theft syndicates.

On July 22, 2025, they appeared before the Atasemanso Circuit Court, where Russell Ekenze pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour (IHL).

His accomplices, Friday and Agwazie, pleaded not guilty, resulting in a full trial.

However, Circuit Court 3, on July 23, found them guilty on two counts each, sentencing them to 8 years each (concurrent).

On the same day, Circuit Court 1 also handed down an additional 20-year concurrent sentence to all three convicts for related offences.

In a further ruling on July 24, Circuit Court 2 convicted Ekenze again, adding another 10-year concurrent sentence.

The three are currently serving their terms at the Kumasi Central Prison.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command, through the Suame Divisional Police, described the convictions as a major step in dismantling organized and cross-border criminal networks.

The Command further encouraged residents to continue sharing intelligence and reporting suspicious activities to aid crime prevention.

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The incident occurred at “Wonkayaw,” a community in Dambai Township of the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region.

Madam Cecilia Fordjour, the 46-year-old wife, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that she had her ear bitten off by her husband during a violent altercation.

According to Madam Fordjour, the incident happened after she had prepared food for the family and was with the children when her husband returned from a funeral in the area.

She alleged that without any provocation, her husband demanded she leave the house immediately, just as she was arranging to serve him food.

According to her, the situation escalated, and her husband allegedly attacked her, biting off her ear, among other assaults.

Madam Fordjour recounted that when they arrived at a private health facility (KOPAH Clinic) with the severed ear, medical officials informed them that reattachment was unlikely due to the prolonged delay in the house, and the ear could no longer be saved.

The incident has been reported to the Krachi East Police Command, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the truth.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Al-hassan Abdu-Rzak, Divisional Crime Officer of Dambai Command, confirmed the incident to the GNA.

ASP Abdul-Razak said the woman initially lodged a complaint at the station, and her husband also followed suit, alleging he was beaten, and medical forms were issued to both individuals.

He said investigations into the matter would commence once both parties have been discharged from the hospital.

According to ASP Abdul-Razak, the Police would then review the medical reports and gather further evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Source: GNA

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Data from the Council indicates that between 2024 and the third quarter of 2025, four individuals were arrested for practising medicine without a licence.

The suspects — Kate Baidoo of Osag Medical Centre (Nsakena), Ebenezer Koomson of E & E Medical Centre (Gomoa Afransi), Innocent Tagbovi of Mighty Clinic (Madina), and Ebenezer Sarpong of Goodcare Medical Centre (Swalaba Bukom) — were apprehended during undercover operations conducted between September 2024 and August 2025.

Several others are currently under investigation, with cases expected to be prosecuted in court.

The Council also uncovered incidents of forged academic certificates submitted by individuals seeking authorisation to practise as medical professionals in Ghana.

Speaking at a press briefing, Registrar of the Council, Dr. Divine Ndonbi Banyubala, said the problem was widespread and cut across different regions and health-related fields. He assured the public that the Council is committed to tackling the menace.

To help restore confidence, Dr. Banyubala announced that the MDC is collaborating with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to roll out a practitioner name tag and stamp policy by 2026.

The system will require healthcare providers to display official identification, including their names, photographs, and professional designations.

“Detecting quackery is very difficult,” he explained. “That is why we are working with the NHIA to ensure that any professional in a healthcare setting is properly tagged. The aim is to reduce patient confusion, since not everyone in a hospital environment is a medical doctor.”

The MDC believes the initiative will not only curb quack practices but also protect patients’ safety and enhance trust in Ghana’s healthcare system.

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The arrests were made at various centres, including Yeji Senior High School, Abbott College in Asante Bekwai, and Atwima Kwanwoma Presbyterian SHS.

WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, told journalists on Friday that the number could rise as investigations progress, adding that results from the affected schools will face extra scrutiny.

One of the most serious cases occurred at Adventist Day Senior High School in Kumasi, where invigilators seized several mobile phones from candidates. The centre was subsequently closed, and students were relocated to WAEC’s regional office to continue their papers under strict supervision.

Mr. Kapi also confirmed that two impersonators arrested in Kasoa were sentenced to six months in prison each, while an accomplice received an eight-month jail term.

In Kukurantumi, a school proprietor and a teacher were arrested for allegedly operating a WhatsApp group to share exam questions. At Abura Dunkwa, a candidate identified as Ebenezer Fynn was arrested for impersonation and is assisting police with investigations.

Kapi stressed that WAEC will not relent in its efforts to safeguard the integrity of the exams, assuring that strict measures will remain in place to deter malpractice.

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The convicts are Samuel Armah, a teacher at Ghana College SHS, and two university students, Kwame Oteng Nkansah and Amedeka James. They were arrested in Kasoa for engaging in various exam-related offences.

Armah, who served as an invigilator, was caught with leaked answers to the Social Studies Paper 1 on his phone, which he was dictating to candidates. He was fined 80 penalty units and handed an eight-month jail term.

Nkansah, a Level 100 student at Accra Technical University, was convicted of impersonating a candidate, Quayson Francis Atta, of Ghana College SHS. He was sentenced to six months in prison and fined 80 penalty units.

James, a Level 100 student at the University of Ghana, also received a six-month prison term and an 80 penalty unit fine after impersonating his twin brother, Amedeka Justice, during the exam.

During a monitoring visit to one of the centres, Chief Executive of the Awutu Senya East Municipality, Seth Sabah Sewornoo-Banini, observed lapses in seating arrangements and promised tighter measures to prevent further malpractice.

Municipal Education Director, Frank-Etrue Hayford, also condemned the misconduct, stressing his office’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the WASSCE.

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Appearing before an Adenta Circuit Court, Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old National Service Person, and Charity Dede Tetteh, 29, a beautician, were admitted to bail in the sum of GHC100,000 each with two sureties.

According to the court, one of the sureties should be justified with any property.

Tetteh and Birago have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit crime with offensive conduct and offensive conduct to the breach of peace.

They are alleged to have conspired to make offensive statements, to wit, “We would have been happier if the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, was involved in the helicopter crash and dwarves had eaten him up. A lot of people are dying under his tenure of office.”

The court, presided over by Mrs Angela Attache, admonished the accused persons to stay out of trouble in relation to the matter before the court, as the matter was a sensitive one.

A team of three lawyers, led by Enoch Anhwere Afoakwa, said they will advise the accused persons.

The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Maxwell Lanyo, informed the court that the police had yet to obtain an order from the High Court to access the phones of the person accused.

Chief Inspector Lanyo, however, did not oppose the grant of bail to the accused persons.

The matter has been adjourned to November 5, 2025.

Prosecution’s case is that on August 6, 2025, Tettey and Birago hosted a live-streamed discussion on their social media platform, TikTok, during which they made offensive and abusive statements against President Mahama.

It said Birago disseminated those offensive statements on her TikTok account name “Abena Birago.”

Subsequently, the accused persons were arrested by the law enforcement agencies for investigation.

Prosecution told the court that a forensic capture of the live stream was obtained as evidence.

Source: GNA

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Charles Yao Anyomi is alleged to have collected the money under the pretext of securing the complainant 5kg of gold, but did not deliver.

Charged with defrauding by false pretences, Anyomi pleaded not guilty.

The court, presided over by Mrs Susana Eduful, has admitted Anyomi to bail in the sum of GH¢600,000 with two sureties to be justified with title deeds in the name of the sureties.

It directed that the original document of the titled deed should be deposited at the Court’s registry.

The case has been adjourned to September 13, 2025.

Prosecution’s facts are that the complainant (name withheld) is a businesswoman residing at Madina, a suburb of Accra, while the accused is also a businessman and a resident at Spintex, Accra.

In December 2024, the complainant and the accused took a trip to South Africa.

Prosecution said that while the complainant was in South Africa, she had a call from her husband, who was on a business trip to Dubai to sell his gold.

As she was talking to her husband, the accused overheard their conversation concerning gold.

Anyomi then informed the complainant that if she could give him GHC500,000, he would be able to supply 5kg of gold to her.

Relying on this false representation, the prosecution said the complainant informed her husband, and together they transferred the said amount to the accused person’s Stanbic Bank account, mobile money account, as well as giving him cash.

After Anyomi had received the money, he ceased all forms of communication with the complainant and went into hiding.

The complainant later got alarmed and reported the case to the police for investigation.

Subsequently, Anyomi was arrested, and in his investigation caution statement, he admitted receiving the money but claimed to have handed it to one Charles.

Prosecution said Anyomi, however, was unable to lead the police to arrest the said Charles.

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A 20-year-old man, Kwadwo Bright, has been fatally stabbed following an alleged fight over a plastic chair at Ashanti New Town in Kumasi.

Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, September 4, 2025, after a quarrel between the deceased and a friend, who is suspected to be the attacker, escalated into violence.

The disagreement reportedly began at a snooker game centre, where both men claimed ownership of the chair. Although the matter was initially settled, the suspect later confronted Kwadwo and stabbed him in the neck.

Georgina Yeboah, mother of the deceased, recounted her ordeal: “I heard people screaming about a young man being stabbed and rushed to the scene, only to find my son in a critical state.

Although the matter was reportedly settled, the suspect later attacked and stabbed Kwadwo in the neck, resulting in his death this morning.”

Kwadwo was rushed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police have yet to issue an official statement, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend the suspect.

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Owusu, a POP seller, reportedly sent distress messages to his landlord and a female friend around 2:50 a.m., pleading for help as armed robbers attacked his apartment.

Residents say the messages were only discovered later in the morning, prompting them to rush to his home, where they found bloodstains on the floor but no sign of him.

A resident, speaking to Adom News on condition of anonymity, described the scene as disturbing, raising fears that Owusu may have been either killed and removed or kidnapped.

Police confirmed that his Android phone, which he used to send the messages, is missing, while two other mobile phones and a laptop belonging to him were found destroyed.

The Kasoa Divisional Police Command, in collaboration with the Central East Regional Police Command, has launched a manhunt for both the victim and the suspects.

Investigators say it is too early to determine whether Owusu was abducted or murdered but are pursuing all leads.

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The accused, Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old National Service Person, and Charity Dede Tetteh, a 29-year-old beautician, were remanded for an additional two days. They have pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit an offence, offensive conduct, and breach of the peace.

According to the prosecution, the two conspired to make comments such as: “We would have been happier if the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, was involved in the helicopter crash and dwarfs had eaten him up and that a lot of people are dying under his tenure of office.”

The case has been adjourned to September 4, 2025, when the accused are expected to reappear before the court.

Defence counsel, Mr. Samuel Kwesi Agyei, prayed the court to grant the women bail, arguing that the prosecution had not concluded its investigations. He added that the accused had already spent several days in lawful custody, learnt their lesson, and would not interfere with investigations since their mobile phones were in police custody.

However, Chief Inspector Maxwell Lanyo opposed the bail application, explaining that investigations were still ongoing. He disclosed that the police had applied to the High Court for authorization to extract videos allegedly made by the accused persons from their mobile phones.

Presiding judge Mrs. Angela Attachie subsequently remanded the two into custody to reappear on Thursday, September 4.

Presenting the facts, the prosecution said on August 6, 2025, Charity and Priscilla hosted a live-streamed discussion on TikTok during which they made offensive remarks about President Mahama. The statements were later disseminated on Charity’s TikTok account, “Abena Birago.”

The accused were later arrested, and a forensic capture of the livestream was secured as evidence.

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The plea of the suspect was not taken, and he is expected to reappear before the court, presided over by Mr. Emmanuel Wiafe Adu, on September 15, 2025.

Police Chief Inspector David Kwabi told the court that Cobbina and his late wife, Grace Asantewaa, lived at Fankyenebra near Santasi in the Kumasi Metropolis.

On August 24, 2025, the suspect reportedly informed the Suntreso Police that his wife had been found dead in a pool of blood, with a kitchen knife lying beside her.

According to the prosecution, Cobbina claimed he had rushed his wife to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival.

However, investigators said his statements were inconsistent, raising suspicion of foul play. He was subsequently detained and later charged in connection with his wife’s death.

He has since been arraigned before the court while further investigations continue.

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His accomplice, Acquah, is currently at large.

Afful faces two charges: conspiracy to commit a crime and stealing, contrary to Sections 23 and 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

Prosecutor Chief Inspector Amanie Abel told the court that the complainant, the Commander of the National Patrol Unit, had parked his official vehicle, valued at GH¢300,000, in front of his residence at Ashaley Botwe on August 19, 2025.

However, the vehicle was later intercepted by a police patrol team being driven by Afful on August 20, 2025.

A search of the vehicle uncovered a police driving logbook, the complainant’s hospital ID card, and a bunch of Toyota ignition keys.

Afful initially claimed that a friend had asked him to pick up a lady but later admitted to stealing the vehicle with Acquah.

The court remanded Afful into custody until September 4, 2025, pending further investigations.”

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Aboku was convicted on the charge of stealing, contrary to Section 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

According to the prosecutor, Chief Inspector John Brahene, the complainant, Albert Nahi, a 56-year-old farmer from Akotoe village near Asesewa, reported the theft of his black Haojue motorbike with registration number M-21-GR 3036, valued at GH¢17,000.

He said on July 24, 2025, at about 0600hours, Mr. Nahi parked the motorbike at the Star Oil Filling Station in Asesewa before travelling to Accra.

However, when he returned the following day around 1600 hours, the motorbike was missing.

The Chief Inspector said police investigations, aided by CCTV footage from the filling station, revealed that Aboku was responsible for the theft.

A manhunt was launched, leading to his arrest on August 16, 2025, at Asesewa.

He added that during interrogation, the accused admitted to the crime in the presence of an independent witness and led investigators to Anyesu Village, where the stolen motorbike was retrieved.

The prosecutor noted that the accused was charged and arraigned before court.

After considering the facts and his admission of guilt, the court sentenced Aboku to six years’ imprisonment.

Inspector Brahene said the sentence, according to the court, is intended not only to punish the offender but also to serve as a deterrent to others engaged in similar criminal activities within the Krobo enclave.

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Asher, who also works as a mason, was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢60,000 with three sureties. He is expected to reappear before the court on September 23, 2025.

Appearing with his counsel, Godfred Anim Darko, Asher pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Mr. Darko, renewing his bail application, argued that there was no sexual offence between Asher and his daughter. He said the accused was not a flight risk, had a fixed place of abode, and that “bail should not be used as punishment against the accused person.”

He further submitted that bail would enable Asher to prepare his defence and have access to legal counsel.

Inspector Diana Achana, who is leading the prosecution, left the decision to the discretion of the court. She told the court that the victim is currently residing with a relative at Pokuase, near Accra.

According to the prosecution, the complainant, a 64-year-old beautician and neighbour of the accused at Ashongman Estate, observed the victim bleeding from her right palm on August 2, 2025, and enquired about the cause.

The victim reportedly explained that she had gripped a cutlass in self-defence but sustained a deep wound to her hand when Asher forcefully pulled it from her during the alleged assault.

The complainant later assisted the victim to lodge a complaint with the police.

Investigations revealed that Asher had allegedly been engaging in sexual intercourse with the victim, with the last incident reported to have occurred on July 30, 2025.

A police medical form was issued, and the victim was examined and treated.

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The incident occurred around 9:00 pm, and one of the suspects narrowly escaped lynching after being overpowered by residents, while his accomplice managed to flee.

Police sources say the men, reportedly of Fulani origin, initially posed as customers before revealing their intentions.

One attacker snatched the vendor’s bag containing cash, mobile phones, and other valuables, while the other fired live bullets to scare off bystanders.

The victim, Millicent Nkum, told Adom News that a retired police officer nearby gave chase despite the gunfire, and residents eventually helped capture one of the robbers.

The arrested suspect is receiving treatment under police guard at the Gomoa Potsin Polyclinic, while authorities continue the manhunt for the second attacker.

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The deceased, identified as 30-year-old Eddy Blessing and 27-year-old Patrick Maamah Martey Fio, were confirmed dead on arrival at the Lekma Hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds. Several others are receiving treatment, with one person reported to be in critical condition.

The Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly said the disturbances erupted during the early morning festivities when rival groups disrupted the otherwise peaceful ceremony. Stones were hurled, and sporadic gunfire was recorded, forcing police to intervene.

Although calm was briefly restored to allow Paramount Chief Gbetsoolo Nii Ashitey Akonfra III to perform his traditional rites, fresh clashes broke out later in the morning involving factions loyal to different traditional leaders.

The violent scenes created chaos at emergency units as family members rushed to hospitals, but police and health authorities managed to contain tensions. Calm has since been restored to the area.

MUSEC says investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators, assuring the public that those responsible will face the full rigors of the law.

The council expressed condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a speedy recovery, while urging residents and traditional factions in Teshie to remain calm and support ongoing investigations to safeguard lasting peace.

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Nana Kumi Agyemang, the Dormaa Central Municipal Public Relations Officer of the GES in the Bono Region, said offenders also risk having their entire results cancelled or withheld.

Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Dormaa-Ahenkro, he disclosed that 2,179 candidates—comprising 1,075 males and 1,104 females—from four Senior High Schools (SHSs) are writing the exams in the Municipality. The schools include Christ Apostolic Church SHS, Dormaa SHS, Adehyeman SHS and Salvation Army SHS.

He explained that a monitoring team had been deployed to ensure the successful conduct of the exams, while the police were also engaged to maintain law and order. Mobile phone use at the centers, he said, had been banned, with invigilators and supervisors strictly enforcing the directive.

“The candidates are also under strict supervision to prevent the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the examination,” Nana Agyemang added.

He further warned candidates against carrying prohibited materials into the exam halls, urging them instead to be confident and courageous in tackling their papers.

According to him, the steady increase in the number of female candidates was encouraging, attributing it partly to government interventions such as the Free SHS policy and the distribution of free sanitary pads, as well as intensified education and counseling from girl-child education coordinators.

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Agbeko admitted breaking a GH¢1,000 lock on the warehouse, entering, and making away with the bike. The Court, presided over by Mrs Susana Eduful, sentenced him to 24 months’ imprisonment for unlawful entry, theft, and causing unlawful damage. The sentences will run concurrently.

Meanwhile, his alleged accomplice, Solomon, remains on the run.

Police Chief Inspector Ebenezer Teye-Okuffo, presenting the facts, said the complainant, Madam Betty Agyeman, is a trader and resident of Kanda-Accra, while Agbeko and Solomon are labourers who live nearby.

According to the prosecution, in August 2024, Madam Agyeman imported secondhand goods from Italy and engaged her houseboy and Agbeko to offload them into her warehouse. Agbeko was later tasked with weeding around the warehouse and asked to push an unregistered Peugeot motorbike with chassis number PJL000215J4892002 into the warehouse.

On August 10, 2025, at about 2:00 p.m., Agbeko informed a friend, a witness in the case, of his plan to steal the motorbike by cutting and joining the wires. A second witness, also a friend, discouraged him, warning that the police could arrest them.

However, on August 18, 2025, the complainant reported the theft of her motorbike. Agbeko was immediately suspected and subsequently arrested. He initially denied the offence but later admitted breaking into the warehouse and stealing the motorbike with Solomon, who remains at large.

Agbeko led the police to Agbogbloshie-Zongo Junction, claiming he had sent the motorbike to be sold, but he refused to reveal the exact person to whom he gave it. He was later charged and arraigned before the Court.

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The deceased, identified as Emmanuel Somuah, reportedly worked as an illegal miner, commonly known as galamsey.

According to community sources, Emmanuel was allegedly attacked over the weekend by a romantic rival while visiting his girlfriend, Cynthia.

Residents told Adom News that Emmanuel had rented the room for Cynthia and was known to spend most weekends there. However, it is alleged that Cynthia also entertained other men at the residence.

“Last Saturday, around 5 pm, Emmanuel Somuah came home unexpectedly and found his girlfriend Cynthia with another guy, identified as Jeffrey, in the room. We didn’t know what happened, but we saw Jeffrey running from the scene, and we later found Emmanuel Somuah lying on the floor,” an eyewitness recounted.

Some tenants rushed Emmanuel to the Toase Hospital, but he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The matter was reported to the police, leading to Cynthia’s arrest, while Jeffrey is currently on the run.

The body of the deceased has been deposited at the Afari Community Mortuary as the Nkawie Divisional Police Command launches an investigation into the incident.

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Stephen Nkansah, a mourner, was apprehended during a search of his Toyota Tundra Pickup, which was travelling from Asamankese to Boadua with five other passengers on board.

Two of the guns recovered are a Pardus pump-action gun and a Hulglu pump-action gun.

During interrogation, Nkansah told police that two of the guns belonged to him, while the third belonged to his “chief.” He explained that they were on their way to a funeral at Akyim Tayiman.

Nkansah has been detained for further investigations.

Source: GNA

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Jephthah Appau, a Relieving Judge of the Asante-Akuakwa Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, reaffirmed the court’s commitment to fighting multiple land sales in the country.

The warning came as a 46-year-old farmer, Nana Kofi Adade, also known as Biney Solomon, appeared before the court charged with allegedly granting land without title. Judge Appau stated that any person accused of multiple land sales in his courts would be dealt with strictly under the law to deter others from similar acts.

He noted that granting land without title violates Section 277 (2A) of the Lands Act 2020, Act 1036, and disrupts buyers while tarnishing the image of traditional authorities who own the lands.

Nana Adade’s plea was not taken, and he was remanded in prison custody to reappear before the court on September 12, 2025, while investigations continue.

Police Detective Inspector Alexander Agbekpornu told the court that last year, Nana Adade sold plot number 45, which Yaa Amankwah had already acquired from the late Nana Sarfo Akumah Abasi, former chief of Tabere near Abuakwa, at a cost of GH¢3,000 in 2001 and was issued an allocation paper and site plan. Adade allegedly sold the same plot to Bernard Owusu Sarpong for GH¢46,000 without title.

Prosecution indicated that in April this year, the complainant visited the plot and discovered that it had been cleared along with her 10 trips of sand, a trip of chippings, 800 cement blocks valued at GH¢39,460, and her one-bedroom floor-level foundation valued at GH¢3,500, all damaged.

The complainant was informed that Owusu Sarpong bought the land from Nana Adade and one Akwasi Anane, now at large, and carried out the clearing. A report was subsequently made to the Abuakwa Police, leading to Nana Adade’s arrest and prosecution.

Source: GNA

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The violence, believed to have been triggered by a protracted land dispute, has persisted despite the deployment of police and military personnel to the area.

On Sunday, August 24, five men were confirmed dead, with six others seriously injured during an exchange of gunfire.

Security forces have been working to restore calm, but eyewitnesses report that the clashes continue to escalate. According to reports, those injured are receiving medical treatment.

JoyNews correspondent Isaac Nongya, reporting on Joy Midday News, said the community has virtually been deserted, with terrified locals fleeing into nearby bushes for safety, while others have sought refuge at the local police station.

An eyewitness, Jimah Joseph, confirmed that gunshots could still be heard in parts of the community, underscoring the scale of the insecurity.

Meanwhile, the Savannah Regional Security Council is holding an emergency meeting to deliberate on the crisis and chart a path towards restoring peace.

Source: Albert Kuzor

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According to police, the incident occurred on August 10, 2025.

The suspect, who had been pretending to be a caretaker at the Wa Regional Hospital, befriended the child’s mother, Ms. Kwofie Mwinbelle, shortly after she delivered on August 1.

Investigators say Maanibeh lured the mother to the market under the pretense of helping her purchase diapers. She then took advantage of the situation to flee with both the newborn and the woman’s handbag, which contained cash, a phone, and other personal items.

Following a swift probe led by ASP Stella Atukwia of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), the suspect was tracked down and arrested on August 15 at her hideout in Nuobollie, a community in the Savannah Region.

Police confirmed that the baby was safely rescued and reunited with his mother. Some of the stolen belongings were also recovered.

Maanibeh appeared before the Wa District Magistrate Court on August 18 and was remanded into custody. She is scheduled to reappear on September 2, 2025.

The Regional Command has assured residents of its commitment to protecting lives and property and commended the public for the vigilance and cooperation that led to the suspect’s arrest.

Read the full statement below:

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The Twuafourhene of the Konkonma Traditional Area, Nana Kweku Asante, told Adom News that the incident reached him around 7 p.m. on Sunday.

He immediately mobilised the youth of the community to search for the missing farmer, only for them to discover his lifeless body hidden under the grass in the bush.

“The youth went into the bush to search for him and unfortunately found him dead with his throat slit, and his body covered with grass,” Nana Asante recounted.

The body has since been sent to the St. Matthias Hospital morgue for preservation while police investigations are underway.

The incident has left residents deeply unsettled, with many expressing fear for their safety.

Some community members told Adom News that they are now afraid to go to their farms, especially women farmers, who fear similar attacks.

“This is the first time something like this has happened here. We don’t know what will happen next, so people are scared to go to their farms,” one resident said.

Police are yet to provide further details on the incident.

Source: Daniel Tachie

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JoyNews correspondent Eliasu Tanko reported from the Upper East Region that the incident occurred on Saturday, August 23, in Bittou, a town near the Ghanaian border in the Bawku Municipality, raising concerns about the ongoing security crisis in the region.

The victims were members of the Volunteers for the Protection of the Fatherland (VDP), a civilian auxiliary force created by the Burkinabe government to support its regular army against a persistent and deadly insurgency.

Military sources in Burkina Faso familiar with the matter said, “A small team of VDP went into the bush and encountered bad guys [jihadists]. Very wrong.”

This attack marks another deadly escalation in the area and follows a troubling pattern of similar incidents. JNIM, a prominent al-Qaeda affiliate operating in the Sahel, has also claimed responsibility for a June attack in Mongade, near Kulungugu, and another in March in Garanga, near Nware in Ghana’s Pusiga District.

These repeated incursions highlight the volatile security situation along the shared border between Burkina Faso and Ghana.

In response, Burkinabe security and defence forces have launched sweep operations along the borders with Ghana and Togo. The confirmed presence of the jihadist group in the border area underscores the cross-border nature of the threat and the potential for a spillover of the conflict.

The ongoing operation aims to neutralise threats and restore stability to affected communities.

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Stephen’s brother, Kwasi Amoako, confirmed the development in an interview with Accra-based Citi News, noting that he received the information from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officer handling the case.

“Yesterday we went to court, and I can confirm that the third suspect has passed on. I was told by the Police CID, the one who is in charge of the case. We thank God that our brother has started seeking justice for himself,” Mr. Amoako stated.

The suspect’s death adds a new layer to an already sensitive case that has captured public attention since the officer’s killing.

Mr. Amoah’s family has repeatedly called for speedy and thorough investigations to ensure accountability and closure.

Police have yet to release an official statement confirming the incident.

Mr. Amoah was declared missing on July 3, 2025, after leaving his home to meet a friend at Ashongman Estate. His charred remains were later found on July 9 at Abuom Junction near Kwabenya, prompting an intensive police probe and manhunt, which led to the arrest of three suspects.

Source: Adomonline

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JoyNews sources at Gbenyiri and the Savannah Regional Police Command report that the gun battle stemmed from a long-standing land dispute between two rival factions.

The injured were rushed to the district hospital in Sawla for treatment.

JoyNews checks in Katalba and Gbenyiri communities revealed that the incident erupted Sunday night, forcing the chief of Gbenyiri to flee his palace and seek shelter at the Kalba chief’s palace.

According to a police source, when the chief of Gbenyiri was returning home the next day, his compatriot, the Kalba chief, asked his son to escort the Gbenyiri chief back to his community.

They were, however, attacked and killed by one of the factions in the land dispute after laying ambush.

A combined team of security personnel, including the Savannah Regional Police Commander DCOP, Awowolo, has been detailed by the Savannah REGSEC to both Kalba and Gbenyiri to protect lives and properties.

No arrests have yet been made.

Source: Isaac Nongya

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The Western Central Regional Police Command, in a statement, explained that initial findings showed the first suspect confronted the victim at Aboso Mandelinde Junction, pushing him from behind and sparking a scuffle.

He later returned with the second suspect, 19-year-old Victor Vorgah, who was allegedly carrying a polythene bag containing a bottle of suspected acid.

The substance was reportedly poured on the victim’s face, leaving him with serious injuries.

A release dated August 21, signed by ASP Beatrice Turkson, Head of Public Affairs for the region, confirmed that both suspects were arrested on August 9, 2025, from separate hideouts.

They were arraigned before the court on August 14, where they were charged with abetment of crime under Section 20(1) of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29) and causing unlawful harm under Section 69 of the same act.

Presiding judge, His Honour Charles Owusu, ordered the accused persons to remain in prison custody until their next court date.

Meanwhile, police have launched a manhunt for a third suspect, identified only as “Black,” who is still on the run. Authorities are appealing to the public for credible information about his whereabouts and have assured that all involved will be brought to justice.

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The second accused, Thomas Zigah, was brought before the court on Friday.

During proceedings, counsel for the accused pleaded with the court to allow his client to seek medical attention at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital instead of the Police Hospital, insisting that the suspect’s condition appeared deteriorated while in custody at the Railway Police Station.

The Counsel claimed the suspect had red eyes and required urgent care at an independent medical facility.

The prosecution opposed the request, noting that the suspect had already been taken to the Police Hospital twice, where he was treated and discharged.

They argued that defence counsel had not formally specified why Korle Bu should be preferred over the Police Hospital.

The court agreed, ruling that if the suspect’s health was in jeopardy, a formal application would have to be filed to request a change of hospital.

Defence counsel further suggested a one-week adjournment, reasoning that the prosecution had indicated the accused would be taken to the hospital again for the third time, and therefore a medical report should be provided as evidence.

The prosecution, however, opposed the adjournment, arguing that investigations had extended beyond Accra’s jurisdiction, requiring investigators to travel, and it would not be possible to conclude inquiries within a week.

The court declined the application for Korle Bu treatment and refused the one-week adjournment. The case was subsequently adjourned to September 4, 2025.

However, immediately after the adjournment, chaos broke out as members of the deceased officer’s family, who had been waiting outside, confronted the defense lawyer.

The family, visibly agitated, attempted to attack him as he made his way to his car.

The situation quickly escalated, forcing police officers present at the scene to intervene.

In the confusion, the lawyer was briefly mobbed before being escorted back into the courtroom for his safety.

He was later escorted to his car under tight police security to prevent further confrontation.

Source: Kenneth Awotwe Darko

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The suspect, identified as Thomas Zigah, also known as Nii Jaase, was arraigned before the Adabraka District Court on Friday, August 22, 2025.

His arrest adds a new dimension to a case that has gripped public attention since Amoah’s disappearance and subsequent killing.

During proceedings, counsel for the accused pleaded with the court to allow his client to seek medical attention at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital instead of the Police Hospital, insisting that the suspect’s condition appeared deteriorated while in custody at the Railway Police Station.

The Counsel claimed the suspect had red eyes and required urgent care at an independent medical facility.

The prosecution opposed the request, noting that the suspect had already been taken to the Police Hospital twice, where he was treated and discharged.

They argued that defence counsel had not formally specified why Korle Bu should be preferred over the Police Hospital.

The court agreed, ruling that if the suspect’s health was in jeopardy, a formal application would have to be filed to request a change of hospital.

Defence counsel further suggested a one-week adjournment, reasoning that the prosecution had indicated the accused would be taken to the hospital again for the third time, and therefore a medical report should be provided as evidence.

The prosecution, however, opposed the adjournment, arguing that investigations had extended beyond Accra’s jurisdiction, requiring investigators to travel, and it would not be possible to conclude inquiries within a week.

The court declined the application for Korle Bu treatment and refused the one-week adjournment. The case was subsequently adjourned to September 4, 2025.

Meanwhile, the prime suspect, Bright Aweh, believed to have been the last person Amoah contacted before his disappearance, remains in police custody.

Aweh first appeared before the same court on Friday, August 8, where he was remanded for two weeks.

Amoah, 38, was reported missing on July 3, 2025, after leaving home to meet a friend at Ashongman Estate. His charred body was later discovered on July 9 at Abuom Junction, near Kwabenya, sparking a manhunt and an intensive police investigation.

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The Kwesimintsim District Police Command in the Western Region has arrested a suspect, Anthony Acquah, in connection with the murder of his 17-year-old brother, Francis Mensah, at Manpong-Pepease, a suburb of Sekondi.

The incident occurred on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

A statement signed by Police Superintendent Olivia Adiku, the Head of Public Affairs for the Western Regional Police Command, and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said the suspect was arrested at his hideout in Kojokrom on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, based on “tangible intelligence.”

The statement said preliminary investigations disclosed that on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at around 1800 hours, Acquah had a misunderstanding with his younger brother and in the process stabbed him to death.

It said the suspect then went into hiding immediately after committing the crime until his arrest.

The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations, the statement added.

Source: GNA

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A joint security operation by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has led to the arrest of 39 individuals at Adom City Estate in Tema Community 25, Greater Accra, in what officials describe as a major blow to cybercrime networks.

The suspects were picked up in the early hours of Thursday, August 21, following weeks of intelligence-led surveillance. Among those detained were three minors and a woman believed to be an escort linked to one of the alleged ringleaders.

According to law enforcement sources, the raid specifically targeted a residence suspected to be operating as a cyber fraud hub. The operation, carried out under tight security, resulted in the seizure of several digital devices, including laptops and mobile phones, which are now being examined for forensic evidence.

All 39 suspects have since been transferred to the CID Headquarters in Accra, where they will undergo further interrogation and profiling. Authorities assured that due process will be followed, particularly in handling the cases of the minors involved.

Officials from the CSA explained that the swoop forms part of a broader national campaign to combat online fraud, financial scams, and other internet-based crimes that continue to affect individuals and institutions across the country.

The CSA also urged the public to remain vigilant against suspicious online activities, while the CID reiterated its commitment to dismantling cybercrime syndicates nationwide.

This latest operation adds to a series of recent raids as security agencies intensify efforts to contain the growing threat of cyber-enabled criminal activities.

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Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old National Service Person, and Charity Dede Tetteh, also 29, a beautician, are alleged to have made the comments on August 6, 2025, during a live-streamed discussion on social media.

“We would have been happier if the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, was involved in the helicopter crash and dwarfs had eaten him up, and that a lot of people are dying under his tenure of office,” the two are alleged to have said, among other abusive words.

The court, presided over by Mrs. Angela Attachie, did not take their pleas and remanded them into police custody to reappear on September 2, 2025.

This followed a request by the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Maxwell Lanyo, who prayed the court to remand the accused persons pending further investigations.

According to the facts presented, the Republic of Ghana is the complainant in the matter. On August 6, 2025, the accused persons hosted a live-streamed discussion on TikTok during which they allegedly made the offensive statements—conduct which the prosecution said was “likely to provoke a breach of peace.”

It further stated that Birago disseminated the remarks on her TikTok account under the name “Abena Birago.”

The two were subsequently arrested by law enforcement officers, and a forensic capture of the livestream was obtained as evidence.

Prosecution told the court that investigations were still ongoing.

Source: GNA

The convict, Comfort Asante, who pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing and forgery, claimed she took the money to help settle a debt owed by her mother.

After a full trial, the court, presided over by Mrs. Hathia Ama Manu, found her guilty on both counts and convicted her, stressing the need to deter others from similar offences.

The prosecutor, Chief Superintendent of Police Alex Odonkor, told the court that the complainant was NTHC Trustee, a company registered under the laws of Ghana to manage pension schemes.

He explained that the convict’s responsibilities included daily fieldwork to educate the public, register clients, and collect contributions on behalf of the company for the Tier Three Pension Scheme, also known as the SSNIT Informal Scheme Product (SISP).

Asante was also tasked with accurately recording contributions electronically into the company’s system using an official mobile phone issued to her, while also updating customers’ passbooks.

The system automatically generated receipt numbers, and text message alerts were sent to clients to confirm their payments.

Chief Superintendent Odonkor said that between 2 and 5 May 2023, the company received complaints from some contributors who had not been receiving alerts for payments made through Asante.

Upon reviewing the passbooks of the affected contributors, the company discovered discrepancies between the figures recorded in the books and those entered into the company’s system.

It was also detected that receipt numbers recorded in customers’ passbooks by Asante had not been generated by the company’s electronic system.

On 17 May 2023, the company lodged a complaint with the police, leading to Asante’s arrest. During investigations, she admitted the offence in her caution statement.

An internal audit carried out by the company’s auditors revealed that Asante had dishonestly appropriated a total of GH¢96,490, representing contributions made by 32 customers through her.

Source: GNA

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He pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea.

Sergeant Enoch Assan-Donkoh, prosecuting, told the court presided over by Charles Owusu Nsiah that Isaac Mensah Mbeah, the complainant, works as a delivery man and resides at Tamso, while Hagan lived at Tamso Compound.

He said on April 16, 2025, the complainant, after the day’s work, parked his royal motorbike with registration number M-25-WT278 at his shop located at the Tamso Municipal Assembly Basic School and retired to bed.

Prosecution said when the complainant woke up around 1:00 am, he detected that his motorbike had been stolen and therefore started looking for it within the neighbourhood.

Sergeant Assan-Donkoh narrated to the court that a witness who chanced on Hagan riding the complainant’s motorbike away informed him, and he reported the matter to the police in Tarkwa.

According to the prosecutor, after the theft, Hagan went into hiding and was nowhere to be found, but on May 11, 2025, the police had a tip-off that he was lodging at a friend’s house and was picked up.

He said during the investigation, Hagan led the police to the house of one Gucci, a friend of his, who is currently at large, and the royal motorbike was retrieved.

Source: GNA

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The suspects have been identified as 36-year-old Kwasi Opong and 23-year-old William Francis Osei.

They are currently in police custody assisting with the ongoing investigation.

In a statement, the police said preliminary investigations suggest that a group, including the two suspects, pursued the victim before allegedly stabbing him multiple times.

The attack is believed to have been triggered by an earlier misunderstanding involving Kwasi Opong.

Police are also on a manhunt for a third suspect who is currently on the run.

The body of the deceased has been deposited at the Asankrangwa Catholic Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.

Meanwhile, the Police Command has assured the public that all persons involved in what it described as a “heinous crime” will face the full rigours of the law.

It also appealed to the public to provide any information that may assist in the investigation, urging them to contact the Asankragwa Police.

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The seizure, made on August 14, 2025, involved an estimated 7,700 tablets of 250mg Tapentadol with a street value of GH¢11.5 million. The drugs were concealed in sacks aboard a truck with registration number TG 6891 BI, en route from Nigeria to Ghana.

Mr. Gorden Akurugu, Volta and Oti Regional Head of the FDA, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the interception was made during a routine surveillance operation. The driver, identified as Oliver Takra of Go Express Transport Company, and an agent were arrested and handed over to the police.

Two others, including a Nigerian man and a woman alleged to be the intended recipients, are assisting police investigations.

According to the FDA, the consignment violates Section 122 of the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851), which prohibits the importation of any medicine, herbal product, medical device, cosmetic, or chemical substance without a permit.

Mr. Akurugu stressed that medicines are not permitted to enter the country through inland borders, with Kotoka International Airport and Tema Harbour being the only approved entry points. He warned that offenders face severe sanctions, including up to 25 years’ imprisonment.

He assured that the suspects would be fully prosecuted under the law, commending the collaborative role of CEPS, the National Investigations Bureau, the Narcotics Control Commission, and National Security in the operation.

“This interception is a clear signal that we are committed to protecting public health and ensuring the safety of Ghanaians,” he said.

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The development comes after personnel from the Kuntanase District Patrol Team intercepted a vehicle loaded with firearms on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

In a statement, the police explained that during a routine patrol on the Aputoagya–Bekwai road, the team noticed a white Toyota Sienta, registration number NR 289-24, parked in a bushy area along the roadside under suspicious circumstances.

Two men believed to be standing near the vehicle and reportedly smoking a substance suspected to be narcotics fled into the bush when they saw the approaching officers.

A chase ensued, but the men managed to escape.

When officers searched the abandoned car, they discovered a cache of weapons and other items thought to be linked to planned criminal activity.

The items included an AK-47 assault rifle (Serial No. 29546), a locally manufactured gun, two AK-47 magazines loaded with 30 rounds each, four packets of AK-47 ammunition containing 25 rounds each, seven additional loose rounds, a pair of Wellington boots, a Huawei smartphone, cowrie shells, a pair of sandals, a Ghana Card, and a temporary driver’s license.

The vehicle has since been impounded at the Kuntanase Police Station, and the retrieved items are being held as exhibits.

The Service has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting violent crime and ensuring the safety of the public.

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Adom News’ Akowuah Gyamerah Twum, who visited the scene, reported that the man had attempted to steal banners from a billboard near the 37 traffic light late at night.

However, luck eluded him as he was given a hot chase.

In an attempt to avoid being apprehended and possibly beaten, the suspect, whose identity is yet to be established, climbed a large tree between the 37 lorry terminal and the hospital.

The suspect remained on the branches for several hours while a hostile crowd gathered beneath, threatening mob justice.

After waiting for hours on the tree, he managed to descend and escape on the morning of Monday, August 18, 2025.

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Yayra, who was absent from Wednesday’s hearing after reportedly collapsing and being admitted to the Police Hospital, faces charges of abetment of crime, threat of death, and making electronic communications containing death threats. She has pleaded not guilty.

The court ordered her to deposit her passport with the registry and report to the police every Monday. Two of her sureties must be gainfully employed.

Her lawyer, Enoch Anhwere Afoakwah, argued that Yayra has no criminal record, is not a flight risk, and that bail should not serve as punishment, especially since her phones have already been seized for forensic examination.

Her alleged accomplice, Prince Ofori (Fante Comedy), a trader from Abossey Okai, also appeared before the court. He faces charges of offensive conduct and knowingly permitting his platform to be used for offensive communication. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of GH¢100,000 with three sureties, under similar conditions.

A third suspect, Alberta Okrah (Ghana Jollof), is currently at large.

Prosecutor ASP Emmanuel Haligah opposed Yayra’s bail, citing video evidence in which she allegedly threatened to “kill the President.”

The prosecution said Alberta and Ofori hosted a live TikTok discussion in August 2025, during which they made offensive remarks about NDC Communications Officer Sammy Gyamfi and later issued death threats against President Mahama and his wife. Yayra was said to have actively participated in the programme.

The case has been adjourned to August 25, 2025.

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Faustina sustained gunshot wounds to her inner left arm and breast and is currently receiving treatment at the St Xavier Hospital in Assin Fosu.

The couple, married for 10 years with four children, reportedly had a heated dispute after Bukari accused his wife, a trader, of infidelity.

According to eyewitnesses, Bukari confronted Faustina around 12:30 am after allegedly finding unfamiliar phone numbers on her mobile phone. The argument escalated, and in an attempt to flee, Faustina was allegedly shot by her husband.

One eyewitness, Lydia Yeboah, recounted that they heard the victim screaming for help around 1:00 am. Neighbours rushed to the scene and helped her to the hospital.

The suspect fled immediately after the incident and is currently on the run. Residents believe he may be hiding in Assin Fosu, Kushia, or Twifo Praso.

Police say investigations are underway. A team from the Assin Fosu Divisional Command has since visited the victim at the hospital to assess her condition and gather information.

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The incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, as Awal, a gold dealer, returned from work.

Neighbours who spoke to Adom News said the attackers shot Awal inside his residence before fleeing. It is suspected that the assailants may have trailed him prior to the attack.

The attackers reportedly made away with a bag believed to contain cash and gold belonging to the deceased.

Residents have appealed to the government and security agencies to intensify security measures in the area to prevent similar violent crimes in the future.

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The suspects have been named as 24-year-old Patrick Gyimah, a dispatch rider from Bawaleshie; 27-year-old Emmanuel Osei Yeboah, an electrical welder from Adenta Commando; and 29-year-old Charles Somuah, a private security guard from Ogbojo.

Police say the arrests stemmed from a routine patrol on August 7, 2025, when officers came across Gyimah in a secluded location under circumstances they deemed suspicious.

A search reportedly uncovered a locally made pistol in his pocket.

Follow-up investigations indicated that Gyimah had bought the firearm from Yeboah and Somuah in East Legon for GH₵2,000, paying GH₵800 upfront, with the rest to be settled after he received documentation for the weapon.

On August 8, 2025, Gyimah is said to have led officers to the other suspects’ residences. At Yeboah’s home, police allegedly found two more locally manufactured pistols, a toy pistol, one BB 12-bore cartridge, and a jackknife. Yeboah is reported to have admitted making the guns and selling one to Gyimah.

All three have been charged under the Arms and Ammunition Act, 1972 (NRCD 9) with manufacturing firearms without authority, possessing firearms without authority, and abetting the manufacture of firearms without authority. They pleaded not guilty in court and were remanded into custody, with their next appearance scheduled for August 22, 2025.

The Regional Police Commander cautioned the public against producing, selling, or holding illegal firearms, stressing that such offences carry serious legal consequences. He urged residents to report any suspicious activity or individuals to the nearest police station to help safeguard public safety.

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According to the Council, Mr. Trustworthy would have to carry a sheep around his neck from the Oguaa Akoto monument near London Bridge through Kingsway to the Oguaamanhen’s house (Efiekesem) and finally to Emintsimadze Palace, where traditional rites would be performed to appease the gods.

Additionally, Mr Trustworthy is expected to within 14 days, issue an unequivocal apology to the Council and the people of Cape Coast for bringing the name of the Oguaamanhen, Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, the Traditional Council, and the entire people of Oguaa into disrepute.

On Monday, the Council rescinded its decision not to accept his apology following insistent pleas by Mr Trustworthy’s team, led by Rev Father Joojo Gyepi-Garbrah of the Christ Church Anglican Cathedral in Cape Coast.

Nana Benya, the linguist, announced the Council’s decision after a 45-minute deliberation amidst incessant pleas.

The Council had rejected his apology about a fortnight ago when he appeared before them.

It would be recalled that Mr. Trustworthy, in a viral TikTok video, made disparaging comments after an incident at the opening of the PANAFEST 2025 celebration when the Asafo Companies in Oguaa reportedly denied Nana Kwodwo Condua VI, the Omanhen of the Edina Traditional Area, entry to the durbar grounds at the Victoria Park in Cape Coast.

According to a source, Osabarimba Kwesi Atra as the host, should be the last to arrive at the durbar grounds; however, Nana Condua came after him in a palanquin and was asked to disembark and walk to the grounds, but he refused and went back.

Commenting on the issue in a video, Mr. Trustworthy, amidst other derogatory comments, referred to the Omanhen of Edina and Omanhen of Oguaa as “two small boys,” a remark seen as highly disrespectful by the Council and all well-meaning people.

Mr. Trustworthy had, sometime back, made similar misguided utterances about the Council but was cautioned, and his apology was accepted.

The Council said it was very determined to stop such conduct moving forward, adding that Mr. Trustworthy’s predicaments should serve as a powerful reminder to all media practitioners to exercise utmost respect and responsibility in their utterances, particularly when addressing revered traditional authorities and sacred cultural events.

“Let all journalists be guided by integrity, accuracy, and respect in their reporting to preserve the dignity of our traditions and communities,” the Council said.

Mr. Trustworthy, visibly humbled, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to make amends and pledged to fulfil the directives accordingly.

The Omanhen of Oguaa Traditional Area, though, did not sit in the deliberation; in a remark thereafter, emphasised the importance of upholding cultural values and respect for traditional authority, particularly from individuals in the media space who wield public influence.

“My palace is a place of peace and reconciliation. We welcome Ato Trustworthy’s remorse, but tradition must be followed for peace to prevail,” said Osabarimba.

On Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Tufohen of the Oguaa Traditional Area, Nana Kwame Edu VI, at a press conference, described the breach of protocol during the July 26 durbar as “regrettable and avoidable.”

He emphasised that PANAFEST was not merely a festival but a sacred occasion to honour their ancestors and promote unity.

Nana Edu explained that customary in Akan and coastal traditions demanded that the host Omanhen should be the last to arrive at a grand durbar, symbolising his role as Commander-in-Chief.

Source: GNA

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The court, presided over by Jonathan Avoogo, sentenced him to 10 years’ hard labour after he pleaded guilty to three counts of robbery, possession of firearms without lawful authority, and preparing to commit a crime, to wit robbery.

The court consequently convicted him on his own plea and sentenced him accordingly.

Facts

According to the facts as presented to the court by the prosecution, on July 30, 2025, the convict was involved in a fatal accident at Bugubelle, a town in the Sissala East District, and the police were called in to assist the victims.

While assisting the injured, the police discovered that the convict had in his possession ammunition and an offensive weapon.

He claimed ownership of the items and was subsequently arrested. Through interrogation, he allegedly confessed to the police his involvement in robberies in the Sissala East District and mentioned some of his accomplices, who are currently on the run.

The police are currently on a manhunt for his accomplices.

Source: Graphic.com.gh

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