According to Sylvia Awumey, a journalist based in Ketu South, the incident occurred at approximately 6:15 p.m. on Monday.

She reported that the deceased, Christopher Ahordo, popularly known in the area as Colombo, had unusually extended his working hours beyond his typical 5:00 p.m. closing time under unclear circumstances.

Eyewitnesses stated that while Colombo was in the process of closing his mobile money (MoMo) shop at about 6:15 p.m., two men dressed in long robes, with their faces covered and wielding pump-action guns, approached him.

They seized a bag believed to contain money, and as they were leaving the scene, one of the robbers shot him in the left side of his chest.

Colombo is said to have died at the scene. Witnesses indicated they were unable to assist him immediately, as the assailants were firing indiscriminately while fleeing into a nearby bush.

The incident reportedly occurred at Gbagblakope, near the Diamond Cement Factory in Aflao.

According to Sylvia, residents retrieved the body and conveyed it to the Ketu South Municipal Hospital mortuary.

The matter has since been reported to the municipal police, who are now handling the investigation.

MoMo robberies have become a common occurrence in Ghana, with several people losing their lives. This year alone, multiple incidents have been reported in the Ashanti Region, with fatalities recorded.

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In a statement, the Police assured that efforts are underway to identify and arrest the perpetrators.

Meanwhile, the Police have encouraged anyone with credible information that could assist in the investigation to come forward.

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The authority has officially reported the incident to the Nima Division of the Ghana Police Service for a full investigation.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the GTA confirmed that its Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Maame Efua Houadjeto, dispatched a high-level delegation to inspect the facility in question.

The team included Mr. Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey (Deputy CEO, Special Duties), Mr. Ekow Sampson (Deputy CEO, Operations), Ms. Roberta Dawson-Amoah (Greater Accra Regional Director), and Ms. Clara Nketiah (Deputy Director of Marketing).

The GTA emphasized that the visit was aimed at verifying the facts and taking the necessary regulatory actions to ensure compliance within the hospitality sector. The authority also commended the Ghana Police Service for its collaboration in the ongoing probe.

During the inspection, the GTA team also visited the Royal Dede Beach Resort, which had been converted into a hostel under new management without notifying the authority.

Investigations revealed that the facility was operating in violation of the Tourism (Registration and Licensing of Accommodation) Regulations, 2016 (L.I. 2239).

The operator has since been directed to the Standards and Quality Assurance Department of the GTA for further regulatory action.

The GTA reiterated that all accommodation facilities must register and obtain a license before commencing operations, as mandated by L.I. 2239. This regulation is designed to ensure safety, quality, and compliance across Ghana’s tourism and hospitality industry.

The authority remains committed to protecting the public and maintaining high standards in the sector. It has urged citizens to report any suspicious or unlicensed facilities to the nearest GTA office.

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The soldiers are said to have killed the civilian, identified as Akwasi Lala, also known as Kushivi and injured three others during a confrontation with some mourners who were on their way to bury their friend at the Nyinahin cemetery.

This was contained in a press statement signed by the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Godwin Ahianyo, the Ashanti Regional Police Public Relations Officer.

DSP Ahianyo noted that the Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, had since visited both the crime scene and the injured victims at the hospital.

The Regional Commander had also assured the community that a thorough investigation was underway and that those responsible would be brought to justice.

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It contained concealed substances suspected to be cocaine and destined for the Netherlands.

In a statement, NACOC noted that a total of 73 slabs, weighing 89.74 kg, were intercepted.

Four suspects have been arrested and are currently in custody at NACOC while investigations are underway.

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Tensions flared in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region following the rejection of the District Chief Executive (DCE) nominee on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Amidst the chaos, the newly elected Presiding Member, who doubles as the Assemblyman for Kaadi Electoral Area, Samuel Azure, was brutally assaulted.

Reports by Accra-based Citi FM indicate that the attack occurred after the DCE nominee failed to secure the required two-thirds majority of assembly members’ votes.

However, it is not immediately clear why Mr. Azure was the target of the attack, with the culprits yet to be identified.

With no arrests made, the Binduri District Assembly is also yet to announce the next line of action following the failed confirmation.

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The group includes 32 Nigerian women, suspected of engaging in prostitution, and 10 Ghanaian young men, believed to be involved in drug peddling.

According to the Central North Police Commander, DCOP Abraham Acqaye, some of the suspects were arrested during operations at suspected hotspots, while others were caught in the act.

The suspects, aged between 20 and 32, were found with various items, including quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, concoctions believed to be laced with Indian hemp, condoms, and cigarettes.

During initial questioning, some of the suspects claimed to be victims of human trafficking. According to them, they were lured with promises of legitimate employment but were later forced into prostitution upon arrival.

Others disclosed that they were compelled to work under exploitative conditions to repay debts owed to their traffickers, who demanded large sums of money before releasing them.

Police investigations are ongoing.

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Chidemma Nweke, also known as Mama, a 24-year-old sex worker, and Mercy Francis, a 27-year-old trader, are accused of luring the victims from Nigeria under the pretext of securing them jobs.

The accused were arrested by a team of police officers at Asuogya Krobo in Wassa Akropong in the Western North Region.

They are facing charges of abetment of crime to wit human trafficking, and human trafficking. Nweke is alleged to have trafficked one victim, while Francis, also known as Blessing or Gina, allegedly trafficked two.

Both have pleaded not guilty. The court, presided over by Mrs. Christina Cann, remanded them into lawful custody to reappear on April 29, 2025.

Meanwhile, two of their alleged accomplices, identified as Favour and Blessing, are currently at large.

According to the prosecution, the complainant is Chief Calistus Eloziepuwa, President of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation in Ghana. The accused, both Nigerian nationals, were residing at Wassa Akropong.

On April 7, 2025, Chief Eloziepuwa and victim Favour Chinecherem reported the case to the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters. They explained that a good Samaritan had helped Favour escape from the traffickers while en route to Accra.

During interrogation, Favour disclosed that more victims were being held captive at Asuogya Krobo in Wassa Akropong and identified all four suspects.

On April 10, 2025, a team from the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, led by the Station Officer, conducted an operation in Wassa Akropong. Six additional victims were rescued, and the two accused were arrested.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Nweke had recruited and transported Favour from Nigeria to Ghana under the pretense of offering her work in a boutique. Upon arrival, however, Nweke confined her in a brothel at Asuogya Krobo and forced her into prostitution, collecting the proceeds.

Later, Mercy Francis, who managed the brothel and a drinking spot called Royal City Pub, advised Nweke to sell the victim. Mercy allegedly introduced buyers, including another individual named Favour (the third accused) and one Blessing (the fourth accused). The victim was reportedly sold for GH¢5,000.

Following the sale, Mercy received GH¢500 as her share, which she used to paint the pub.

Prosecutors said investigations are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.

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Elliam took the money from the complainant, Mr. Daniel Odoi Otu, under the pretext of supplying him with an auto diagnostic machine but failed to deliver the equipment.

He admitted to the charge and was sentenced accordingly.

During the trial, Elliam confessed to receiving GH₵37,000.00 from Otu but disputed the complainant’s total claim of GH₵53,000.00.

The Court advised Otu to pursue civil action against Elliam to recover the outstanding amount once the convict serves his sentence.

Presenting the facts, Police Chief Inspector Achana Apeweh told the Court that the complainant, Otu — an auto mechanic residing at Kasoa Nyayano — gave Elliam, an IT technician from Takoradi, GH₵53,000.00 in May 2023 to purchase the auto diagnostic machine.

Elliam promised to deliver the equipment by December 2023 but failed, and all efforts by Otu to reach him proved futile.

Chief Inspector Apeweh said Elliam was later arrested at his hideout on April 1, 2025.

During police investigations, Elliam admitted to using the money for personal purposes. He was subsequently charged and arraigned before the court.

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Daniel Ayetey, 38, pleaded not guilty to the charge of defrauding by false pretence.

The court, presided over by Isaac Addo, adjourned the case to May 14, 2025, and instructed the prosecution to ensure full disclosure of evidence before the next hearing.

According to Police Chief Inspector Josephine Lamptey, the complainant, Bright Oduro, a mechanic based in La, had been searching for a container to rent for his wife in February 2025.

During his search, an agent identified as Leonard Dunyo introduced Oduro to Ayetey, who allegedly claimed he had a container available for rent. Both parties settled on a two-year advance payment of GH¢16,000.

The complainant subsequently paid GH¢11,000 to Ayetey and spent an additional GH¢8,000 on renovation materials for the container.

However, the arrangement took an unexpected turn when Ayetey’s aunt, identified as the rightful owner of the container, instructed Oduro to halt the renovation. She also provided documents to confirm her ownership of the property.

Feeling defrauded, the complainant lodged a report with the police, which led to Ayetey’s arrest and prosecution.

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The unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

In a statement, the Director of Public Affairs, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, confirmed that the officers were in plain clothes.

They were traveling on a private motorbike from Bongo to Binduri when they were ambushed by the robbers, who also made away with the motorbike.

The identities of the officers are being withheld as authorities work to inform their families in line with traditional and customary practices.

“The Police Administration wishes to express its deepest condolences to the bereaved families, the Regional Commander, as well as all officers and men in the region. Our hearts and prayers are with you,” the statement added.

The Police have assured that efforts are underway to apprehend those responsible and bring them to justice.

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This follows his second appearance in court on April 9, 2025, where he pleaded guilty to the charges against him.

Nii Afful will serve his sentence with hard labour at the Nsawam Maximum Security Prison.

The incident occurred at Korle Gonno on Thursday, March 20, 2025, after a misunderstanding between the 29-year-old fisherman and his girlfriend, 21-year-old Francisca Aryee who live together and have two children.

He was subsequently arrested on Friday, March 21, 2025, and earlier remanded two weeks into police custody.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Francisca attempted to leave for her mother’s house but was assaulted.

The widely circulated video showed Nii Baah repeatedly striking the woman with a stick after she allegedly told him she had found a new partner who was “more handsome and responsible” and no longer wished to be with him.

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The suspects are currently in the custody of the Central North Police Command’s Anti-Galamsey Taskforce.

They have been identified as Duut Kwabena Sakakba, 38, Douglas Nyamekye, 36, Ma Jian, 37 (Chinese), Ma Young, 31 (Chinese), and Ma Haibi, 54 (Chinese).

Reports indicate that their illegal mining activities have caused severe pollution of the river, which serves as a crucial water source for the surrounding communities.

The suspects are awaiting court proceedings, as confirmed by a statement from the Central North Regional Police Command. During the operation, two excavators with chassis numbers SY 6HK1-XABEA-01-C3 and SWE365E00762 were seized.

The operators of these excavators fled the scene upon seeing the police task force, taking the ignition keys with them.

Additionally, a Toyota Hilux with registration number GE-2743-13 was impounded at the site.

The police are working to transport the excavators to a secure location and are tracking the owners of the equipment to make further arrests.

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The shooting resulted in the death of one civilian and the injury of two others, further escalating tensions.

In retaliation, radical youth reportedly attacked the police commander’s residence, setting it on fire. It remains unclear if anyone was inside the house at the time.

Joy News sources also indicate that a police barracks was targeted, and a police vehicle was set on fire. As a result, security forces evacuated personnel from the barracks.

Tensions are high, and security agencies are working to restore order in the area.

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Razak, also known as Nii Atofotse, faces additional charges of threatening death and stealing, all of which he denied.

Police Chief Inspector Salifu Nashiru informed the court, presided over by Enid Marful-Sau, that the complainant is a trader and the guardian of the victim, a Junior High School student.

The court was also told that Razak, an ex-convict, resides in Manhean, while the complainant and the victim’s parents are neighbors in Accra.

The prosecution stated that the victim often spent time at the complainant’s house due to his parents’ busy schedules.

On January 7, 2025, around 1300 hours, the victim was sent to deliver a laptop computer and a charger to his brother.

The complainant was at home when he received a phone call from the victim’s father, informing him that the victim had damaged someone’s car.

The caller allegedly demanded GH¢500.00, threatening to report the incident to the Adabraka Police Station if the money was not paid.

The complainant was instructed to go to the police station to assist the victim.

The court heard that the complainant complied and went to the police station, but did not find the victim there.

The complainant then returned home and searched the entire area but was unable to locate either the victim or the caller.

Later, the victim returned home and, when questioned, revealed to the complainant that Razak had approached him while he was on his way back after delivering the laptop computer and charger.

According to the prosecution, Razak asked whether the charger the victim was carrying was a phone charger, and the victim clarified that it was a laptop charger.

Razak then pulled a knife from his pocket, lured the victim into an unfinished building at Odumase, and asked for the victim’s parents’ phone number.

He used the number to call the victim’s father and demanded GH¢500 from him.

Razak also threatened the victim with the knife, forcing him to tell his father that he had indeed damaged his car.

He then ordered the victim to perform oral sex on him.

The prosecution further stated that after becoming erect, Razak sat on a cement block in the uncompleted building and commanded the victim to sit on his manhood.

When the victim attempted to have anal sex with him, he was unable to penetrate.

Razak then made the victim bend over and inserted his finger in the boy’s anus for some time before forcing his manhood into the victim’s rear to engage in anal sex.

After the act, Razak took the laptop charger from the victim, searched his pockets, and stole GH¢50.00.

The prosecution also reported that Razak threatened the victim, saying there were three marks on his arm and that if the victim informed anyone about the incident, the marks would reveal it to him, and he would come after the victim to kill him.

Later, the court heard that Razak took the victim to a nearby provision store, where he bought a drink and sachet water for him before leaving.

The prosecution stated that on March 5, 2025, Razak was spotted near the victim’s school.

The victim raised the alarm, leading to Razak’s arrest. The complainant was promptly informed.

The court was told that during investigations at the Amasaman Divisional Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit of the Ghana Police Service, Razak was found to have been involved in a similar crime in March 2017.

He was freed from Nsawam Prison in November 2024.

The prosecution stated that a Police medical report form was issued to the complainant to facilitate the victim’s hospital examination, treatment, and subsequent report.

On March 7, 2025, the endorsed medical report form was submitted by the complainant.

Following this, the accused was cautioned and later arraigned after thorough investigations.

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Ahmed Mohammed Lawal was admitted to bail in the sum of GH₵1 million with two sureties. The presiding judge, Mr. Isaac Addo, also ordered the Prosecution to comply with the rules of disclosure. The case has been adjourned to May 7, 2025.

Lawal faces charges of unlawful entry and stealing electrical cables worth GH₵1,035,500, a charge he denies.

Earlier, the Prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Agustin Kingsley Oppong, informed the Court that the complainants—Samuel Nii Tettey, a safety officer, and Davidson Mensah Otinkorang, an electrical engineer—were employees at the Bank of Ghana’s new building, which was under construction.

According to the Prosecution, on February 16, 2025, the complainants discovered that someone had broken into the Energy Farm at the construction site and stolen a quantity of copper cables, specifically 1c x240 and 1c x300 square cables, valued at GH₵1,035,500.

The Prosecution explained that the discovery led to a review of the site’s Close-Circuit Television (CCTV) footage, which showed Lawal and two others stealing the cables. The bundles of electrical cables were stored at the site.

The complainants apprehended Lawal and handed him over to the police. Investigations revealed that the accused and two accomplices, who remain at large, accessed the Energy Farm via a scaffold. They used a sharp object to cut the cables and remove them.

Further investigations showed that Lawal sold the stolen cables to a buyer at Kwame Nkrumah Circle and received GH₵2,000 for his share.

Despite being unable to lead the police to arrest his accomplices or the alleged “dishonest receiver,” Lawal is facing serious charges in connection with the theft.

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On April 2, 2025, the police, working alongside personnel from the Formed Police Unit, apprehended Frank Afoko, 41, and Kojo Agyapong, 31.

Their arrest followed an investigation into a viral video from March 14, 2025, which showed individuals at the funeral grounds in Attakrom, near Bibiani, openly possessing and discharging firearms.

The suspects, after being arrested, were interrogated by the regional investigation team, led by the crime officer. They admitted to being the individuals featured in the viral video.

Both suspects are currently in custody, assisting with further investigations.

The police have also launched efforts to apprehend other individuals who were seen in the viral footage and remain at large.

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The victims are currently receiving treatment at the Kasoa Polyclinic.

Reports indicate that the altercation, which occurred on Monday evening, stemmed from unresolved tensions between the two groups.

In an interview with Adom News, an eyewitness, Mohamed Osman revealed that the groups had disputes before the fasting period.

According to Osman, there were rumors three days before the carnival about a possible confrontation, prompting elders to intervene and urge restraint.

However, one of the groups disregarded the elders’ advice and instigated chaos during the event.

One person has since been arrested in connection with the violence and currently being detained at Kasoa Central Business District CBD Police Command.

Upon his arrest, the Police retrieved hammer and other offensive weapons from him.

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They are made up of 10 foreign nationals and four Ghanaians.

This came to light on Friday, March 28 when the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, visited the premises of Dangfang Company Ltd and Ponlok Manufacturing Company Ltd, near Shai Hills in the Greater Accra Region, as well as a warehouse at Kpone, to ascertain the quantity of missing cables uncovered by National Security.

“We will pursue and prosecute anyone found culpable over the missing 1,300 shipping containers and their contents belonging to the ECG,” the minister said.

Mr Jinapor added that the ministry would not hesitate also to secure a court order to sell the assets of persons and companies apprehended, after their prosecution in court to defray the cost of the items, and invest the proceeds in the national electricity grid to make power delivery more reliable.

At Dangfang Company Ltd and Ponlok Manufacturing Company Ltd, the minister, in the company of officials of the ministry, were conducted round the smelter and its warehouses, where cable drums and cables labelled as property of ECG were being smelted and converted to aluminum rods for export.

At Kpone, the minister was shown a large warehouse containing cables suspected to belong to the ECG.

Mr Jinapor said a committee set up to investigate containers packed at the Tema Port on his assumption of office this year, indicated that over 1,300 containers could not be accounted for, for which the security agencies were alerted and their investigation led to the discovery of some cables in those factories.

He said preliminary investigations had shown that the disappearances, orchestrated by a syndicate, had been happening since 2019.

The Energy and Green Transition Minister said he was resolute in breaking the syndicate, stressing that “we would chase everybody and pursue every organisation that has been operating this cartel.”

Mr Jinapor added: “Clearly, as you can see, these are ECG cables, they are meant to be used by ECG but they end up in these factories and then they smelter them and produce aluminum rods, that is criminal.”

The Energy Minister condemned attempts by a section of the public playing politics with the matter, stressing that as the minister he had sworn an oath to ensure that the right thing was done.

“And so let me make it clear. Those who think that they can engage in political football, those who think they can use this to try and equalise,  it will not work,” Mr Jinapor said.

“Since 2019, this crime is being perpetrated on the state. As a minister, I would ensure that we curtail this, we will follow and apprehend those responsible, and retrieve the containers. In simple terms, I want my containers. Wherever the containers are, we will trace them,” he stated.

Mr Jinapor, who is also the Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusagwu, said with support from security agencies, the ministry would pursue the perpetrators and ensure that they were brought to book.

“We will do everything we can to trace these containers because they have serial numbers, they have manifests; and we would ensure that the law takes its course,” he assured.

Mr Jinapor disclosed that in 2014, ECG’s planned procurement was $1.397 billion. However, by the end of the year, it had procured $8.2 billion worth of goods.

Similarly in 2023, the company planned to procure less than $1 billion worth of items, but ended up procuring $8.3 billion. In 2024, the company procured $8.2 billion, way above what was approved for them, he explained.

“So, they engage in frivolous over-expenditure, procure items that they do not have money to clear, and that is what has brought us this far,” he pointed out.

The Director of Investigations at the National Security, Chief Superintendent Osman Alhassan, who took the minister round the factories, said although some of those arrested tried to influence the security personnel who effected the arrests, the team stood their grounds and duly carried out their duty.

He disclosed that, so far, 10 foreign nationals and four Ghanaians had been arrested in connection with the missing containers.

Chief Superintendent Alhasssan said the team would not be able to tell the number of containers it had retrieved so far, explaining that the cables they had retrieved were not in containers.

“All I can say is that we have retrieved some quantity of the cables, but I can’t quantify in the form of containers. We have heard about some transformers elsewhere, but I am yet to move on that one, so at the appropriate time, we will keep you updated,” the Director of Investigations at the National Security said.

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The victim, Japhet Yeboah, was fatally shot on February 18, 2025, at his mobile phone shop in Nkrankwanta.

He was buried shortly after the incident.

Known only as Yusif, the suspect— a well-known Fulani herdsman involved in cattle trading in the area— approached local elders to confess his involvement in the crime.

Issifu Basoma, the Assembly Member for the Asuopiri Electoral Area, confirmed that the suspect was in police custody and aiding in ongoing investigations.

Basoma explained that the suspect’s confession came after community leaders sought the intervention of the local shrine to help identify those responsible for the murder.

As part of the community’s traditions, the elders performed rituals and poured libations to invoke the power of the local deity.

Shortly after, the suspect approached them to admit his guilt.

The suspect also guided the elders to a site where a pistol, allegedly used in the murder, was recovered along with other sharp weapons.

A source from the Nkrankwanta Police Station confirmed that the suspect remains under investigation while in custody.

According to a report by Accra-based Citi News, three of the victims were pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, while the remaining three are receiving treatment at the Bawku Presbyterian Hospital.

Eyewitnesses say the assailants, who arrived on motorbikes, opened fire on customers before fleeing the scene.

The motive behind the attack remains unclear. However, it is believed to be linked to a recent shooting in Atuba, which claimed two lives. That incident was reportedly connected to the ongoing Bawku conflict.

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The victims, all minors between the ages of six and seven, are pupils at a cultural dance school operated by the convict.

According to Chief Inspector Joseph Kussah, the Prosecutor, Adu Amissah, a choreography teacher, exploited his position as a cultural dance instructor to abuse the trust of his young pupils.

The convict allegedly used manipulative tactics, including buying soft drinks and toffees for the children and later apply lubricant on his penis and fingers to facilitate the abuses.

The act was detected after the girls fell sick, one after the other and were sent to the hospital by their parents where they admitted that they have been defiled by Adu Amissah.

Adu Amissah, according to the prosecutor, jumped bail for six months after being granted bail during the initial stage of the investigation.

However, through the vigorous efforts of the Central North Regional Police Cyber Unit, the convict was located and arrested at Adenta, in the Greater Accra Region.

On March 5, 2025, Adu Amissah was brought before the Twifo Hemang District Magistrate’s Court to face seven counts of indecent assault, and he pleaded guilty to all counts simplicita.

He was, therefore, convicted on his own plea by the court.

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The 56-year-old Nigerian national was apprehended on Tuesday, March 18, following a search of his hideout, which uncovered 192kg of cocaine and 0.42kg of heroin. Field tests confirmed the substances as narcotics, with an estimated street value of $2.1 million.

Chima, who has been on NACOC’s radar for some time, is believed to be the mastermind behind several past drug seizures.

His arrest represents a major breakthrough in Ghana’s fight against drug trafficking.

NACOC has reaffirmed its commitment to making Ghana an unprofitable destination for drug cartels and ensuring public safety.

Read the statement below:

Dated: Wednesday 19, March, 2025

For Immediate Release

NACOC ARRESTS A LONG TIME DRUG TARGET*

An intelligence led operation by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) on Tuesday, 18 March 2025, resulted in the arrest of a 56 year old Nigerian, Uchechukwu Chima at Oyarifa, a suburb of Accra.

A search conducted by the NACOC team at the suspect’s hideout uncovered substances suspected to be narcotic drugs. Field tests conducted on the suspected substance proved positive for cocaine and heroin, both narcotic drugs. The suspected narcotic substances, with a total weight of about 192kg of cocaine and 0.42kg of heroin, are estimated at a street value of Two Million, One Hundred and Twenty-one Thousand, Six Hundred and Sixty United States Dollars (US$2.1 Million).

The suspect, Uchechukwu Chima who has been a target for NACOC for some time now, is noted to be the brain behind some seizures/arrests made by NACOC in the past.

NACOC by this seizure and arrest, has taken this substantial quantity of drugs from the street, saving millions of lives of people who would have otherwise perished from abusing these hard drugs.

NACOC remains committed to making Ghana an unprofitable destination for drug trafficking and thus protecting the safety and well-being of all Ghanaians and the international community.

Signed
Francis Opoku Amoah
Acting Director, Public Affairs and International

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The suspect, identified as Daniel Owusu Koranteng, also known as Akwasi Amakye, is accused of betraying Suale by leaking his photographs to a prominent Ghanaian politician before his assassination.

Ahmed Hussein-Suale was shot dead near his family home in Madina on January 16, 2019, by unknown assailants. His murder came after he collaborated with the BBC on an investigative report.

Amakye, a former colleague of Suale at Tiger Eye Private Investigations, was dismissed from the investigative firm before the incident.

According to police intelligence, he fled Ghana immediately after authorities began linking him to the case.

His arrest follows crucial findings from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States, which uncovered phone records and other key evidence suggesting his involvement.

The FBI’s analysis reportedly includes phone conversations between Amakye and Suale in the days leading up to the murder. As part of the ongoing investigation, Ahmed Suale’s mobile phones were sent to the U.S. for forensic examination.

A source within the police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) disclosed that Amakye used to frequently visit Suale at his residence in Madina.

However, upon sensing that police were closing in on him, he relocated to the United States.

Authorities say he secretly returned to Ghana last week, leading to his arrest at a hair-plaiting salon in Amasaman-Adease.

The development has sparked controversy within the police service, as a senior officer is reportedly attempting to interfere with the investigation.

According to sources, the officer is advocating for the suspect to be granted police inquiry bail rather than being immediately arraigned before court. The situation has reportedly created tension at the police headquarters.

Ahmed Suale was assassinated after he and his team at Tiger Eye PI exposed widespread corruption in African football, with a significant focus on Ghana.

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The girl reportedly fell seriously ill after the incident.

According to eyewitnesses, Oboobi, who is married with three children, allegedly defiled the girl in his bedroom at Twifo Neamakurom.

After the incident, the girl’s walking pattern changed, raising suspicion among her family members. Initially, she remained silent but later revealed that Oboobi had slept with her and given her GHS 5 to keep it a secret, warning that she would die if she spoke about it.

She was taken to the Twifo Atti Morkwa District Hospital, where a medical examination confirmed that she had been defiled.

The case has been reported to the Twifo Atti Morkwa Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), and police are actively searching for Oboobi, who has since gone into hiding.

Twifo Atti Morkwa District Police Commander, Superintendent Charles Addei Boateng, has urged the public to provide any information that may lead to the suspect’s arrest.

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The sixth defendant was absent due to a short service of summons.

The accused—Yakubu Tahidu, Abdulai Abukari Sadic, Sammy Suuk, Mohammed Yusif Jay, Stafford Korletey Azudey-Barres, and Osman Issahaku—have all pleaded not guilty to 17 counts of corruption, which allegedly resulted in financial loss to the state.

As part of the bail conditions, the accused must surrender their passports, while those without passports are required to submit their Ghana Cards.

Each accused person must also provide two sureties to be justified, one of whom must be a senior public servant.

The case originated from a referral by National Security, which claims that the first accused, Yakubu Tahidu, continued to receive a government salary despite no longer being a teacher and while employed by another government agency.

The other defendants are accused of either facilitating or failing to prevent the fraudulent payments.

The trial has been adjourned to April 1, 2025.

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In addition, 13 students have been sanctioned for various offenses, including examination malpractice, falsification of university documents, and involvement in sexual harassment-related cases.

According to a statement released by the university, Dr. Appiah’s suspension was due to his violation of Section 10.0 of the Code of Conduct for Academic Staff and Section 10.0 of the University’s Anti-Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy.

As part of his sanctions, Dr. Appiah is required to issue a formal written apology to the complainant.

He is also mandated to undergo a training program on sexual harassment and misconduct, after which he must provide evidence of completion before resuming his duties.

Meanwhile, the 13 students have received varying degrees of disciplinary actions, ranging from suspension to outright dismissal, depending on the severity of their offenses.

The university’s management has urged all students and staff to uphold the institution’s code of conduct, reiterating its commitment to a safe and respectful learning environment for all.

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Below is the full list of the affected individuals:

Adjei faces charges of unlawful possession of firearms and murder. His plea has not yet been taken.

Meanwhile, the police are preparing a duplicate docket to be submitted to the Attorney General’s office for advice.

Adjei was arrested after Lawrencia Naa Borley Nelson (Naa Gamu), a queen mother of the Ga Adangme Muslim Union, was fatally shot during her enskinment ceremony at Nungua in Accra.

The incident occurred when a musket fired as part of the ceremony struck the queen mother in the thigh.

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The Wa District Magistrate Court, presided over by His Worship Maxwell Maxibrian Titriku, remanded the six suspects into custody to assist the police in investigations into the circumstances leading to the victim’s death.

The suspects, Senior Inspector Adjei Boadi Philip, aged 36; Assistant Immigration Control Officer II (AICO) Abdulai Rawuf Abubakar, aged 22; AICO II Nkrumah Alex, 33 years; and AICO II Philip Oppong, 28, all stationed at the GIS post in Nadowli, were charged with murder.

Suspects Pogee Antaa Julius, aged 38, a Unit Committee Chairman of Noro Electoral Area and a farmer, and Logu Seidu, a 49-year-old relative of Patrick Banoebuuri, were also charged with abetment of crime to wit murder.

According to the prosecution, on March 6, 2025, Patrick Banoebuuri was accused of stealing 18 sheep and was arrested by community members. Fourteen of the animals were later retrieved, and he was set free.

On March 7, 2025, Pogee Antaa Julius and Logu Seidu allegedly led a group from Naro to Banoebuuri’s house in Piree-Kaangu and apprehended him again for failing to produce the remaining four sheep.

He was then handed over to Senior Inspector Adjei Boadi Philip, AICO II Abdulai Rawuf Abubakar, AICO II Nkrumah Alex, and AICO II Philip Oppong, who were on duty at the Ghana Immigration checkpoint at Naro, for disciplinary action.

The court heard that the officers “received the deceased in good health and took him through ‘frog jump’ during which he died.”

When informed, the police proceeded to the scene and found Banoebuuri’s lifeless body at the Immigration checkpoint in Naro, covered with tent fabric behind a zinc bathroom. The body was then conveyed to the Upper West Regional Hospital for preservation and autopsy.

The case has been adjourned to Monday, March 17, 2025.

Meanwhile, the Banoebuuri family has appealed to the Inspector General of Police and relevant stakeholders to ensure justice is served.

Richard Banoebuuri, a brother of the deceased, urged influential personalities, particularly in the Upper West Region, to refrain from interfering in the case.

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The week-long funeral rites for the late chief of the Kwahu Twenedurase/Werempehene Traditional Area began on Sunday, March 2, 2025. However, the event was put on hold to prevent further attacks amid fears for the safety of mourners.

Confirming the incident, Nana Antwi Siaw II, Kyidomhene of Kwahu Twenedurase, stated that the attack occurred around 10 p.m. during rainfall.

“A group of unidentified men, believed to be thugs, stormed the funeral grounds, dismantled canopies, and destroyed the late chief’s posters and decorations,” he recounted.

He added that an official complaint has been lodged at the Eastern North Regional Police Headquarters in Kwahu Mpraeso.

Meanwhile, Nana Kwasi Boakye, the Baamuhene, has warned that the perpetrators will be dealt with when caught.

The police have since launched an investigation into the incident.

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The items according to the school management was found behind Flint Hostel.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Office of the Registrar, revealing that significant progress has been made in the case, with crucial evidence now in the hands of investigators.

The statement explained that the discovery was made possible through the analysis of CCTV footage from the hostel’s security surveillance system.

These items are expected to provide vital evidence to aid in the prosecution process.

Meanwhile, the suspect, 21-year-old final-year student, Daniel Tuffuor, was on Friday, February 28, 2025, remanded into police custody.

This was after he was arraigned before the Prempeh District Court, where prosecutors requested that he be remanded to allow for further investigations into the case.

The suspect is set to reappear on March 17, 2025.

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Read the full statement below:

Donkor has been charged with unlawful control of narcotic drugs and the use of the property for narcotic offences.

Donkor told the police that the alleged cannabis found in a glass jar at his drinking spot was intended for his “personal use.”

The court presided over by Mr. Isaac Addo, did not take Donkor’s plea, as the substance retrieved had been sent to the Police Forensic Science Laboratory for examination.

However, Donkor was granted bail in the sum of GHC 50,000 with two sureties, and the case was adjourned to March 31, 2025.

Prosecution led by Detective Chief Inspector Abel Amanie told the court that the complainants in the matter are police officers
stationed at the Drug Law Enforcement Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department headquarters, Accra.

The prosecution stated that Donkor resides at Neoplan Station, near Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Accra.

On February 4, 2025, at about 1000 hours, officers involved in an anti-narcotics operation visited the Kwame Nkrumah Circle area, where they proceeded to the “Pascal Drinking Spot” at Neoplan Station, a location believed to be frequented by individuals involved in drug use and tracking.

According to the prosecution, over 30 individuals, mostly young men and women were present at the spot and were suspected of being engaged in narcotic activities.

Upon noticing the presence of the police, the group quickly ed the scene.

A subsequent search of the premises revealed a small, oval-shaped piece of a dark, hard substance, believed to be a narcotic drug, which was recovered in a glass jar behind the counter of the drinking spot.

Donkor was arrested and taken to the police station for further investigation.

During investigations, Donkor admitted the offence in his caution statement that the alleged drug was for his personal use.

The prosecution said the drug had been forwarded to the Police Forensic Science Laboratory examination and report.

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He was arraigned before the Kumasi District Court 2 on Friday morning.

The victim, Joana Deladem Yabani, a Biological Science student, was found unresponsive behind the Central Laboratory on campus in the early hours of Thursday.

Tuffour, 21, was arrested after a review of CCTV footage captured him at the scene where the body was discovered.

Further investigations revealed that he was wearing the same attire seen in the footage at the time of his arrest.

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The incident occurred on Thursday, February 27, 2025, after some students allegedly assaulted a colleague for reportedly stealing a mobile phone.

According to an eyewitness who spoke to Adom News, the accused student fled to a nearby shop for refuge but was pursued by the angry group.

In the process, they vandalized the shop and stabbed a community member in the eye with scissors.

On Friday morning, tensions escalated when some students reportedly launched another attack while wielding weapons.

Shocked residents, speaking on the development, expressed concerns over the students’ conduct, with some questioning whether they were truly students or landguards.

They also suspected that some students were under the influence of drugs, citing their aggressive behavior.

In response to the escalating violence, a joint military and police team has taken over the school after some community members began mobilizing for retaliation.

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The deceased, identified as Augustine Mensah, was attacked on Wednesday while returning home after performing a transaction at a customer’s house.

Reports indicate that Augustine had closed from work when he went to assist the customer. However, on his way back, he was ambushed and shot by unidentified individuals.

He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

An opinion leader, Stephen Agyei, confirmed the incident in an interview with Accra-based Citi News.

Police have launched an investigation into the killing, which has left residents in shock.

The body has been deposited at St. Martin’s Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.

Augustine’s death comes just weeks after the Chairman of the Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana (MoMAG), Joshua Edmundson, called for enhanced security measures to protect vendors following a surge in violent attacks.

He also highlighted the growing fear among MoMo agents, especially in light of recent high-profile robberies.

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Despite police awareness of these activities, the miners continue their operations. On Sunday, February 23, they attacked Citi News’ Western Regional Correspondent, Akwasi Agyei Annim, while he was documenting the environmental destruction.

The assailants damaged his equipment in the presence of a police escort. The situation escalated when a security guard alerted the miners to the journalists’ presence.

The miners, led by one Yaw Kurankyi—allegedly responsible for selling the land to the illegal operators—confronted the media team, seizing their camera, microphones, and Annim’s mobile phone.

Kurankyi verbally abused Annim and used his vehicle to block the journalists’ departure, detaining them until 7 PM.

The miners demanded the deletion of all recorded material before permitting their release. It was only after additional police officers arrived that the journalists were allowed to leave after agreeing to erase the footage at the Asankrangwa District Police Station.

Following the incident, Kurankyi was arrested, and statements were taken from the journalists.

Local resident Isaac Bekye expressed frustration over the lack of intervention from traditional and law enforcement authorities regarding the illegal mining activities.

He highlighted the extensive destruction of cocoa farms, timber, food crops, and water bodies, noting that complaints to authorities have been ignored and that those opposing the miners face threats of violence.

He urged the government, particularly the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, to deploy security forces to halt the ongoing environmental destruction.

When contacted for information on the legal status of the mining companies involved, Asankrangwa Minerals Commission Officer, Clement Adzormah, declined to comment and referred inquiries to the Commission’s headquarters in Accra.

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