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Newborn baby found abandoned in refuse container at Damongo

Gertrude Okyere — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:14:10 +0000

A day-old baby has been found abandoned in a refuse container at Hagaline, a suburb of Damongo in the Savannah Region.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday when a resident, who had gone to dispose of rubbish, heard a baby crying.

She quickly alerted sanitation workers nearby, who rushed to the container and discovered a sack containing the newborn, wrapped with its placenta.

The baby was taken to the Damongo Clinic, where health officials confirmed he was in stable condition.

He has since been transferred to St. Anne’s Catholic Hospital and placed in an incubator for further care.

Meanwhile, angry youth in the community have begun an informal search for the person behind the act, describing it as shocking and inhumane.

Source: Rebecca Nantomah

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Police, GoldBod place GH¢1m bounty on gold smuggling suspects

Joseph Odotei — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:02:57 +0000

The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the Ghana Gold Board, has launched a manhunt for four individuals allegedly involved in gold smuggling.

The wanted men have been identified as Abdul Karim, Sadique Abubakar, Muhammed Afsal Puth Puthalan, and Muhammed Nandoli Rafeeq.

According to the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, the four are part of a seven-member group engaged in the illegal trade.

Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, September 16, Mr. Gyamfi revealed that three of the suspects have already been arrested and are currently in the custody of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).

He further disclosed that a bounty of GH₵1 million has been placed on each of the four suspects still on the run.

“We have an arrest warrant for all of them; they are wanted by the Police and the Gold Board. If you have any information about them, you can report to the nearest police station or the Gold Board head office. We have a bounty of GH₵1 million on each of them,” he stated.

Source :Adomonline

US seizes $237k stolen bulldozer in Baltimore before shipment to Ghana

Gertrude Okyere — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:48:45 +0000

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Baltimore have intercepted a stolen heavy-duty tractor-bulldozer valued at about $237,000 that was being shipped to Ghana.

In a press release, the CBP said the 2015 Caterpillar D8T machine was stopped on September 3 during a routine export inspection at the Area Port of Baltimore. A check of the vehicle identification number revealed it matched an active theft report filed in Carroll County, Maryland.

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed the report, leading CBP officers to seize the dozer before it could leave the port.

The Acting Area Port Director for Baltimore, Jason Kropiewnicki, said the operation underscored CBP’s commitment to disrupting criminal networks that attempt to smuggle stolen vehicles abroad.

“Customs and Border Protection officers continue to combat transnational criminal organisations by interrupting the international trade in stolen vehicles at our seaports. We will continue to secure our nation’s borders, recover stolen vehicle exports, and work with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to hold these criminal organisations accountable,” he stated.

Baltimore is considered one of the busiest hubs for recovering stolen vehicles in the United States.

Last year, the Baltimore Field Office recovered 250 stolen vehicle exports, of which about 60 per cent were bound for West Africa. Ghana accounted for 28 of those recoveries, making it a frequent destination for intercepted shipments.

Nationally, CBP reported a rise in the recovery of stolen vehicles being exported through U.S. ports. In 2024 alone, 1,445 vehicles were seized, a 10 per cent increase compared with 2023 and 81 per cent higher than in 2021.

While auto manufacturers, dealers and insurers have stepped up measures to combat theft — resulting in a 17 per cent fall in reported cases last year — CBP says international trafficking in stolen vehicles remains a growing challenge.

CBP officers at ports of entry are also responsible for screening cargo and travellers, intercepting illicit drugs, unreported currency, counterfeit goods and other prohibited products that threaten US security and economic stability.

Source: Graphic.com

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Four arrested in Tema as Police seize 315 parcels of suspected Indian hemp

Gertrude Okyere — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:35:04 +0000

The Tema Community 1 District Police have arrested four men after 315 compressed parcels of substances suspected to be Indian hemp were discovered hidden in the tyres of a truck.

The suspects — Nura Sali, 44; Pius Chukwuma, 49; Mustapha Umar, 18; and Abdulai Amayau, 23 — were picked up on Monday, September 8, 2025, following a police tip-off.

According to a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs at the Tema Regional Police Command, ASP Dede Dzakpasu, the truck with registration number GN 7291-16 has been impounded, and the suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.

“The Regional Police Command commends the arresting officers for their professionalism and reiterates its resolve to combat drug-related offences in order to safeguard our communities,” the statement read.

The Command has urged members of the public to remain alert and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station for swift action.

Source: Adomonline

2025 WASSCE: Students allegedly assault housemistress for preventing cheating

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:47:10 +0000

The ongoing 2025 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), expected to run smoothly, turned chaotic at Wesley Senior High School (SHS) in Konongo, Ashanti Region.

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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Nkwanta South: Farmer shot dead at Odomi

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:34:13 +0000

A man has been shot dead by unknown assailants at Odomi, a farming community in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region.

Mrs. Juliana Awasan, the Assembly Member for the Keri Electoral Area, confirmed the incident. She said the military and police were immediately notified and responded swiftly to retrieve the body.

A source in the community revealed that the deceased was ambushed and shot on his farm while harvesting yams.

The incident has heightened security concerns in the area, and authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.

The motive behind the attack remains unknown, and security agencies are working to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

The community is in shock, with residents expressing fears over their safety following the attack.

Source: GNA

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Gbenyiri: Your enemies are poverty and bad roads, not yourselves – Wa West MP to factions

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:18:12 +0000

The Wa West MP, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has urged the feuding factions in the Gbenyiri conflict to recognise that their true enemies are not each other but poverty, bad roads, and underdevelopment.

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.

Source: Isaac Nongya

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2025 BECE: How GES officials colluded with candidates to cheat [Watch]

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:12:42 +0000

The 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), an all-important gateway to secondary education, has been rocked by one of the most disturbing cases of institutionalised malpractice ever uncovered.

A JoyNews Hotline investigation led by GH Probe’s Francisca Enchil reveals how some officials of the Ghana Education Service (GES), alongside supervisors, headteachers, and invigilators, transformed the sacred national exercise into an organised crime syndicate—trading academic integrity for financial gain.

At two examination centres in Accra – Derby Avenue RC Basic School and St. George’s Anglican Basic School—investigators found shocking collusion.

Invigilators openly demanded ‘tokens’ of GHS60 daily, supervisors pocketed envelopes of GHS400, and candidates were even asked to contribute to a so-called “Aseda Offertory.”

Instead of vigilance, supervisors acted as lookouts, warning invigilators whenever WAEC or National Security officials drew near.

Teachers and headteachers, despite being barred from exam centres, moved in and out freely, bribing officials and sometimes directly feeding candidates answers.

Candidates smuggled mobile phones into exam halls, some using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT to generate answers. Handwritten and printed solutions were distributed, with some invigilators dictating answers aloud.

The exposé has triggered outrage. The Acting Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, has warned teachers face dismissal if caught.

Civil society voices, like Kofi Asare of Africa Education Watch, caution that Ghana is “teaching children corruption in basic schools” – a dangerous normalisation of dishonesty.

Watch the full documentary Dark World of BECE here:

Source: Emmanuel Dzivenu

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Gbenyiri conflict: Man shot dead while attempting to charge phone at Kalba

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:01:19 +0000

A middle-aged man has been shot and killed by unknown assailants near Kalba, a suburb of the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District in the Savannah Region.

Police say the deceased, whose name has been withheld, had travelled from his community, Uro—which has no electricity—to Kalba to charge his mobile phone.

He was attacked by gunmen who emerged from the bush and shot him while on his motorcycle, dying on the spot.

His body has since been deposited at St. Anne’s Catholic Hospital in Damongo by the Ghana Police Service.

Local stakeholders believe the incident is linked to the protracted Gbenyiri conflict, which has already claimed multiple lives, destroyed property, and displaced more than 50,000 people.

On Saturday, August 23, a dispute between a Gbenyiri resident and the chief’s son over a parcel of land triggered violent clashes.

The conflict escalated the following day, spreading to Kalba and other parts of the district, leaving scores injured and communities destabilised.

The latest killing comes despite the deployment of 400 police personnel to the conflict zone to restore peace.

Recently, Inspector General of Police Patrick Tetteh Yohunu, alongside senior officials from the Armed Forces, Prisons Service, and Immigration Service, visited Kalba, Sawla, and other affected communities to assess the situation.

A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, expressed frustration over the security situation:

“With this killing, who do you think will trust the system again? Some of us suspected this to happen because the guys are still around in Kalba town, and if you deceive yourself and go there, they will just end your life like this farmer.

To me, this reaffirms the fears and mistrust in the system. The authorities need to do more than just talk and go,” he said.

The latest death brings the official toll from the conflict to 32.

Source: Isaac Nongya

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2025 WASSCE: 16 arrested, 64 phones seized

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:35:46 +0000

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has raised alarm over a surge in examination malpractice during this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates (WASSCE-SC).

According to WAEC monitoring teams, irregularities recorded included impersonation, unauthorized use of mobile phones, and the circulation of examination questions and answers.

Despite strict measures put in place by WAEC and the Ghana Education Service (GES), the integrity of the exams has been compromised.

Addressing a press briefing, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, revealed that 16 individuals had been arrested at various centres, while 64 mobile phones were seized at a single school during the Elective Mathematics paper.

He added that two individuals arrested for impersonation at Ghana College in Kasoa were handed six-month prison sentences, while an accomplice received an eight-month sentence.

At Christian IPS in Kukurantumi, a proprietor and an invigilator were caught operating a WhatsApp group to circulate exam questions and are currently in police custody.

Other incidents were also reported at schools such as St. Vincent College and Yeji Senior High School, though some suspects managed to evade arrest.

Mr. Kapi condemned the involvement of both students and teachers, urging school authorities to uphold the integrity of the examination process.

The council has pledged strict disciplinary action against all persons and schools implicated. Scripts from institutions linked to malpractice will undergo further scrutiny, while a full list of affected schools is being compiled.

Touching on the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), Mr. Kapi disclosed that some withheld results remain under investigation due to suspected collusion, with final decisions expected soon.

This year’s WASSCE-SC, which began on August 5, 2025, will conclude on September 19, 2025, with 461,640 candidates taking part. Earlier, the BECE was held from June 11 to 18, 2025, involving over 603,000 candidates, with provisional results released on August 23, 2025.

WAEC has called on parents, schools, and communities to support its efforts in safeguarding the credibility of Ghana’s examinations, stressing that fairness and integrity remain central to its mandate.

Source: Adomonline

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Three Nigerians jailed for vehicle theft in Kumasi

Gertrude Okyere — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 20:24:25 +0000

Three Nigerian nationals have been jailed for 10 years for their role in a series of vehicle thefts across the Kumasi Metropolis.

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.

Source: Adomonline

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WAEC arrests 14 over malpractice in ongoing WASSCE

Gertrude Okyere — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:47:32 +0000

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed the arrest of 14 people, including teachers, students, and invigilators, for alleged involvement in malpractice in the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

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.

Source: Adomonline

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National Service Person allegedly steals GH¢303k from customer’s account

Gertrude Okyere — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:44:48 +0000

A 25-year-old National Service Person, Jesper Kobina Mensah, has been hauled before the Circuit Court in Accra for allegedly stealing GH¢303,950 through unauthorised electronic transfers from a Stanbic Bank Ghana Ltd. customer.

The case, which is being presided over by Her Honour Sedinam Awo Kwadam, saw the accused formally charged with one count of stealing, contrary to Section 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), as amended by Paragraph 4 of NLCD 398, and Section 107 of the Electronic Transaction Act, 2008 (Act 772).

Jesper Kobina Mensah pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Following arguments in court, the judge denied the accused person’s application for bail and remanded him into police custody.

The case is being prosecuted by DSP Emmanuel Nyamekye, who requested more time.

According to the brief facts presented in court, the complaint was filed by Stanbic Bank Ghana Ltd and represented by its Manager of Investigations, Ms. Genevieve AmaGadikor.

The report stems from an incident on July 15, 2025, when a customer of the bank, name withheld, a Ghanaian residing in South Africa, reported unauthorised electronic transfers from his bank account, totalling GH¢303,950.

The stolen funds were allegedly transferred to various MTN Mobile Money accounts with the following details: 0598633019 (Name: Abraham Asiedu), 0544116186 (Name: Stephen Eshun)

And 0597564947 (Name: Fatau Sulley).

Further investigations led to the arrest of Fatau Sulley on July 28, 2025.

Sulley, identified as a Binance merchant who trades in the cryptocurrency USDT, admitted during interrogation that he had received funds via Mobile Money for cryptocurrency transactions on the Binance platform but claimed he only served as a middleman.

On August 28, 2025, police intelligence led to the arrest of Jesper Kobina Mensah at his hideout at Nungua, a suburb of Accra.

A search of his premises revealed a trove of electronic and telecommunication equipment, including nine mobile phones, two laptops, 108 registered Telecel SIM cards, 27 empty Telecel SIM starter packs, 72 registered MTN SIM cards, 88 empty MTN SIM starter packs, and other assorted items linked to digital fraud.

In his caution statement to the police, Mensah admitted to being the user of the two key mobile numbers involved in the transactions and acknowledged receipt of the funds.

However, he claimed that he had acted on behalf of unidentified Chinese nationals, who directed him to convert the money into USDT (a stablecoin) and forward it via the Binance platform.

The case investigator, Detective Sergeant James Kwesi Turkson, confirmed that investigations are still ongoing, particularly in tracking down the supposed international accomplices.

Mensah is expected to reappear in court on a date yet to be announced as the prosecution continues to build its case.

Source: The Chronicle

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35-year-old man missing after suspected armed robbery attack in Fijai

Gertrude Okyere — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:11:36 +0000

Police in the Central Region are investigating a suspected armed robbery at Fijai near Kasoa in the Gomoa East District, where a 35-year-old man, Ben Owusu, has gone missing under mysterious circumstances.

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.

Source: Kofi Agyei

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Local Gov’t introduces monthly National Sanitation Day on first Saturdays

Gertrude Okyere — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:48:55 +0000

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has designated 6th September as National Sanitation Day under the Clean-Up Ghana Agenda.

Announcing the initiative at a press briefing, Minister Ahmed Ibrahim said the nationwide exercise will take place on the first Saturday of every month across all 16 regions.

He explained that the programme will serve as a key performance indicator (KPI) for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), with top performers rewarded and underperforming officials risking removal from office.

To support the effort, the government has released the MMDCEs’ common fund to finance cleanup operations. Additionally, a call center has been established for citizens to report waste management issues, and motorcycles have been provided for patrols to ensure compliance.

The Dean of Municipal Chief Executives, John Desmond Sowah Nai, also assured readiness to maintain a clean environment nationwide.

Source: Kodwo Mensah Aboroampa

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Uber driver attacked with machete by passenger at Barekese

Gertrude Okyere — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:10:34 +0000

A 30-year-old Uber driver is alleged to have survived a machete attack by his passenger, who bolted away from the vehicle at Barekese in the Atwima Nwabiagya North in the Ashanti region.

The driver, identified as Kwadwo Antwi, picked up the passenger from Abrepo Junction in Kumasi to the Barekese area, where the passenger attacked him.

The father of the victim, Master Alex, says the passenger attacked his son with a cutlass.

“Before my son was able to remove the seat belt and run for his life, the suspect blocked his hand and laps with the cutlass,” he said.

The attacker, after pushing the driver from the car, drove away in the Toyota Vitz with registration number AS 7104-22.

“My son, who was the Uber driver, didn’t die and is responding to treatment, but police are investigating to arrest the suspects,” he stated.

Source: Joseph Obeng

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16-year-old boy shot dead at galamsey site in Amasu

Gertrude Okyere — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:37:22 +0000

The Bono Regional Police Command has commenced investigations into the shooting of a 16-year-old boy, Issahaku Ansu, at an illegal mining site in Amasu, a farming community in the Dormaa East District.

According to a police statement signed by the Bono Regional Police Public Relations Officer (PRO), Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, the incident occurred on Sunday, August 31, 2025, when the victim was gunned down by an unknown assailant while engaged in galamsey activities.

“Investigations suggest that the victim was shot from a nearby bush while engaged in illegal mining activities, causing others at the site to flee,” the statement said.

Police officers who arrived at the scene found the teenager’s body with multiple gunshot wounds to the back and blood oozing from his nostrils.

The victim was wearing a wine-coloured pair of boxer shorts soaked in blood, which has been retained as evidence.

The body has since been deposited at the Dormaa Ahenkro Presbyterian Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.

The police assured the public, particularly residents of Amasu and its neighbouring communities, that all efforts were underway to apprehend those behind what it described as a “heinous crime.”

Source: Graphic.com.gh

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Driver jailed for stealing motorbike at Asesewa

Gertrude Okyere — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:38:07 +0000

The Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court has sentenced a 28-year-old driver, Emmanuel Aboku, to six years in prison for stealing a motorbike belonging to a farmer at Asesewa in the Eastern Region.

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.

Source: GNA

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Miracles Aboagye challenges convictions in Ablekuma North re-run violence

Gertrude Okyere — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:04:16 +0000

New Patriotic Party (NPP) member, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has raised concerns over the recent conviction of eight individuals linked to the Ablekuma North constituency re-run violence.

Speaking in an interview on Adom TV’s “Badwam,” Mr. Aboagye questioned the process that led to the convictions, particularly the absence of victim involvement in identifying the perpetrators.

“Who exactly was arrested? Were the victims invited to court to identify those who attacked them? We have videos and pictures of the attackers, yet the convictions were announced without clarity on who exactly was punished,” he said.

The spokesperson for the Bawumia campaign team noted that while he respects the authority of the Ghana Police Service, proper identification of suspects by the victims should have been central to the process.

“The victims should have been invited for identification. The attack involved a mob, but not everyone in the crowd assaulted people. Arresting individuals linked to the incident without victim confirmation does not necessarily mean they are the real attackers,” he explained.

Mr. Aboagye warned that such procedural gaps risk undermining public trust.

“Such actions don’t help, and I believe the police can improve,” he added.

Despite his concerns, he reaffirmed his respect for both the police and the clergy, emphasizing that these are institutions whose authority he does not take lightly.

Source: Gertrude Otchere

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Illegal miner remanded for threatening security agencies with firearm

Gertrude Okyere — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:18:42 +0000

The Juaboso Magistrate Court has remanded into police custody one Evans Amoako, popularly known as Sasso, after he was arrested for brandishing a firearm in a viral video and issuing threats against security agencies.

On Sunday, August 24, 2025, a video circulated on social media capturing Amoako and some unidentified accomplices issuing threats to security personnel.

In the footage, Amoako, holding a locally manufactured pistol loaded with live ammunition, warned that any security personnel who attempted to arrest them at their illegal mining site would be shot and killed.

According to police sources, the accused was arrested on August 26, 2025, at Sefwi Metemano in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region.

He was arraigned before the Juaboso Magistrate Court, where the prosecution pressed two charges against him: causing fear and panic among security agencies in the performance of their lawful duties, and possession of a firearm without lawful authority.

The prosecution prayed the court to refuse bail, arguing that the accused could interfere with ongoing investigations, including efforts to apprehend his accomplices and retrieve the firearm used in the video.

When asked to respond to the charges, Amoako pleaded guilty and admitted ownership of the firearm. He told the court that he only displayed the weapon “for play,” and insisted he did not personally upload the video on TikTok. He pleaded for bail, promising to cooperate with the investigation.

The magistrate, however, declined the bail application, citing the seriousness of the offence and the risk of the accused interfering with investigations.

The court remanded Amoako into police custody and adjourned the case to September 15, 2025, for further hearing.

Meanwhile, illegal mining activities continue to rise in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region.

Source: Augustine Boah

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Two friends remanded over robbery allegation

Gertrude Okyere — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:48:20 +0000

Two friends have been remanded into prison custody by the Asante Abuakwa Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region for allegedly robbing two brothers at Abuakwa-Sepaase, also in the municipality.

Albert Mensah, 18, unemployed, and Bismark Yeboah, an excavator operator’s apprentice, also 18, pleaded not guilty and will return before the court on September 12 this year.

Police Chief Inspector Evans Ayimbisa, prosecuting, told the court, presided over by Jephthah Appau, that Mensah and Yeboah are friends who reside at Sepaase and Adwafo, respectively, while the complainants, Alex Duah and Blessing Duah, are both tilers and tricycle (Pragyia) riders residing at Sepaase.

He said on August 18, at about midnight, the Duah brothers were discussing the fare with two ladies who wanted to hire their tricycle services to Abuakwa.

According to the prosecution, the accused approached the scene, demanded the victims’ mobile phones, and suddenly attacked Blessing, seizing his iPhone 11 Pro Max valued at GH¢2,600 and GH¢800 in cash. They then attempted to rob Alex, but Blessing intervened. Mensah allegedly pulled a kitchen knife and stabbed Alex in the back, leaving a deep cut, before both fled.

Some people nearby heard the victim screaming and rushed him to the Abuakwa Polyclinic. He was later transferred to Kwadaso SDA Hospital, where he was admitted for two days, treated, and discharged.

Mensah was arrested at his house in Sepaase, and Yeboah was handed over to the police by his relatives. In their caution statements, both men admitted to the crime. After further investigations, they were charged and brought before the court.

Source: GNA

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Eight convicted over Ablekuma North re-run violence

Gertrude Okyere — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:40:57 +0000

Eight people have been convicted by the Circuit Court in Accra for assaulting former Member of Parliament (MP) for Awutu Senya East and two others during the Ablekuma North parliamentary election re-run at the Methodist Church Polling Station on July 11.

The eight, who also assaulted Deputy Organiser of NPP, Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei, and Maj Kwei, Mohammed Saana, a trader from Alajo, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to assault and three counts of assault.

They are Jijani Mahmudu, a driver from Mamobi; Prince Dzakpasu, a businessman from Newtown; Anas Mohammed, an Estate Developer from Lapaz; Mohammed Hamda, a mechanic from Alajo; and Darko Otibu Samuel, a businessman from Amasaman.

The rest are Musah Muntari, a Station Manager from Mallam Atta, Ali Saeed, a businessman from Fadama
and Al Mohammed Abubakar, a private security man from Alajo.

They were convicted on their own plea when they appeared before the court presided over by Isaac Addo.

The presiding judge deferred sentencing them to Friday, August 29, 2025.

In the meantime, they have been admitted to bail in the sum of GHs80,000 with one surety each.

Facts
Narrating the facts of the case, Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer said on June 11, 2025, the complainants, who are members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), went to the Ablekuma North re-run of the parliamentary elections.

He said in the course of visiting the polling centres, on reaching the Methodist Church Polling Station, Hawa Koomson and Sanaa were attacked and assaulted by the accused persons.

After they were rescued by the security men at the polling station, the accused persons proceeded to assault Kwei, who was also at the polling centre without any provocation.

The prosecutor said all the complainants were rescued and taken to Odorkor Police Station and the Regional/CID/AR, where they formally lodged complaints of assault.

“Police medical forms were issued to them, after which they proceeded to the hospital treatment. The accused persons were subsequently arrested.They all denied the allegations in their caution statements.

“After investigations, they were charged with the offences and arraigned before this honourable court,” the prosecutor told the court.

Source: Graphic.com.gh

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Police arrest 10, seize weapons ahead of Akwatia by-election

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:46:24 +0000

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested ten individuals and confiscated nine firearms in a series of security operations in Akwatia, part of ongoing efforts to maintain peace and order ahead of the upcoming by-election.

The weapons seized include eight pump-action shotguns and one locally manufactured single-barreled gun.

Police say the operations are part of a broader crackdown on the illegal possession and use of firearms during election-related activities.

In a statement, the police explained that on August 22, 2025, officers intercepted a vehicle near St. Dominic Hospital in Akwatia, driven by Bernard Kumi Ofosu.

A search uncovered one Tulpar double-barrel pump-action gun, four AAA live cartridges, and two FTB blanks.

Ofosu admitted ownership and presented a valid license. He is assisting with investigations while the exhibits undergo verification.

At a snap checkpoint near Akwatia Y-Junction, police also arrested Joshua Amenuku after recovering 15 live BB cartridges.

A follow-up search at his residence led to the retrieval of an ADLER TULPA pump-action gun and five more cartridges.

Later that evening, at the Boadua Livingstone snap checkpoint, officers stopped a Toyota Hilux and arrested Enoch Asiedu and Chinese national Lu Youyan.

Four live BB cartridges were retrieved from the vehicle. Preliminary checks linked the ammunition to their employer, identified as Mohammed, owner of the vehicle. Police are pursuing him for questioning while the two suspects remain in custody.

On August 23, another snap-check operation at Boadua Livingstone Junction led to the arrest of Pieterson Joseph.

Police retrieved one ADLER TULPAR pump-action gun and 46 AAA and BB cartridges from his vehicle. He admitted to owning the weapon.

That same day, officers at Staff Village Boadua intercepted a Toyota Tundra pickup (registration WR 5535-13) en route from Asamankese.

A search uncovered three pump-action guns—a Pardus, a Hulglu Atroe, and another pump-action firearm.

The driver, Stephen Nkansah, claimed ownership of two weapons and said the third belonged to his chief. Nkansah has been detained for further investigations.

Meanwhile, the Eastern South Regional Police Command has assured the public and stakeholders that security operations in Akwatia will be intensified before, during, and after the by-election to safeguard law and order.

Source: Adomonline

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Third suspect in immigration officer’s murder reported dead

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:51:01 +0000

A third suspect linked to the murder of 38-year-old Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah has reportedly died following a brief illness.

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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Ridge Hospital Assault: Perpetrators must face justice – Dr. Yankson

Gertrude Okyere — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 08:00:58 +0000

Former Vice President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr Justice Yankson, has called for the immediate prosecution of individuals involved in the recent assault on a medical practitioner at the Accra Ridge Hospital.

“We all saw the nurse and what happened to her. We heard her account; she was physically attacked. On that basis, whoever is involved should be in court by now,” he said.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Friday, Dr Yankson expressed concern that the alleged perpetrators have not yet been put before the court.

He warned that failure to enforce the law in such cases undermines public confidence in the justice system and poses a grave threat to healthcare delivery.

“If people are let off the hook, then such abuses will continue to persist. The impunity with which people do things will continue,” he stressed.

Dr Yankson emphasised that while every citizen has the right to seek medical care, that right must not translate into abuse of health professionals.

“Your right to seek healthcare does not mean that, in the process, you will unleash all kinds of assault on the professional, whether verbal, physical, or emotional abuse,” he argued.

He reiterated that violence against health workers is unacceptable and called for swift, decisive legal action to protect medical professionals and uphold the rule of law.

Background

The assault occurred after a viral video showed relatives of an accident victim physically attacking staff in Ridge Hospital’s emergency department.

In response, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh visited the hospital to reassure healthcare workers, ordered tightened security, and launched an investigation.

A one-week committee has been tasked with probing the incident, administratively by the Ministry and criminally by the police, with public assurances that the law will take its course.
Arrests have already been confirmed, though details of suspects, including whether Ralph St. Williams, the instigator, is among them, remain undisclosed.

Source: Albert Kuzor

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Assaulted Ridge Hospital nurse sues Ralph Williams

Gertrude Okyere — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 07:08:25 +0000

A nurse at Ridge Hospital, Rejoice Tsotso Bortei, who was allegedly assaulted during a violent altercation with relatives of a patient on August 17, has filed a GH¢7 million lawsuit against social media commentator Ralph Saint Williams, popularly known as Ralph De Fellow Ghanaian.

In a Writ of Summons filed at the High Court in Accra on August 20, 2025, Miss Bortei is demanding GH¢5 million in damages for battery and an additional GH¢2 million for defamation.

According to her statement of claim, Ralph physically attacked her, leaving her with a dislocated shoulder and an injury to her hand, both of which have hampered her professional duties as a nurse.

The suit further alleges that Ralph defamed her by making disparaging remarks online, calling her a “liar” and accusing her of fabricating the extent of her injuries. In one post, he reportedly wrote:

“Liar, wo se wo nsam abu. Duabɔ bebam. You say you have suffered an injured hand and a dislocated shoulder. This is cooked up to cover the nonsense going on at the hospital,” the writ stated.

Bortei’s lawyers, led by Charles Delali Blagogee of Blagogee, Blacksword & Co., argue that these remarks have damaged her reputation, exposed her to public ridicule, and undermined her credibility as a health professional.

The reliefs being sought include a public apology and retraction of the defamatory statements in the same medium and prominence.

Also, a perpetual injunction restraining Williams from making further defamatory remarks, a 50-meter restraining order against the defendant, legal costs, and any additional relief deemed fit by the court.

Ralph has been ordered to enter an appearance within eight days of service, failing which the court may issue a default judgment.

Meanwhile, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has given a one-week deadline to a newly constituted committee to probe the incident and submit its report.

Mr. Akandoh has also pledged to cover all the medical bills of the nurse.

Source: Adomonline

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Immigration officer’s murder: Chaos as family accosts suspect’s lawyer at court premises

Gertrude Okyere — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:14:44 +0000

Tensions flared outside the Adabraka District Court in Accra after proceedings in the case involving the alleged killing of immigration officer, Stephen King Amoah, were adjourned.

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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Cybercrime crackdown: 39 arrested in joint CSA-CID operation in Tema

Gertrude Okyere — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:05:11 +0000

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.

Source: Adomonline

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Nigerian arrested for allegedly defiling 15-year-old girl in bush at Gomoa Nkwantanan

Gertrude Okyere — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:36:07 +0000

A Nigerian national in his late 30s has been arrested and detained by the Awutu District Police Command for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old girl at Gomoa Nkwantanan Teachers’ City in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region.

Reports indicate that the suspect attacked the victim while she was returning from school with her younger sister.

In an interview, the victim’s mother, Cecilia Krampa, told Adom News that the suspect assaulted the victim and her sister, but the latter managed to escape.

According to her, the younger sibling rushed to seek help for her sister, but the culprit absconded before she returned with an okada rider.

The Assemblyman for the Buduburam-Nkwantanan Electoral Area, Emmanuel Dogbe, confirmed that the suspect was arrested following a complaint.

Source: Kofi Agyei

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Suspected thief climbs tree to escape mob attack at 37 [Video]

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:13:10 +0000

A dramatic scene unfolded on Sunday, August 17, 2025, near the 37 Military Hospital in Accra, when a suspected thief scaled a tall tree in a bid to escape an angry mob.

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.

Source: Adomonline.com

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Chief, IT technician in court over alleged stolen car

Gertrude Okyere — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:38:08 +0000

Two persons have been put before the Accra Circuit Court for allegedly stealing a Kia Forte from a rental service provider at New Bortianor.

Nana Abeka Anderson, an Information Technology (IT) technician, is said to have conspired with the Gyasihene of Gomoa Fete, Nana Kofi Baah I, to steal the car worth GH¢ 200,000.

According to court documents, Anderson rented the car with forged documents and gave it to Nana Baah I.

The two received GH¢16,000 from a third suspect, Yakubu, who has since gone into hiding with the car.

Anderson and Nana Baah have been jointly charged with conspiracy.

In addition to the charge of conspiracy, Anderson alone has been charged with a substantive charge of stealing and forgery.

The two, who are currently being investigated in connection with other vehicle theft cases, were remanded when they appeared before the court presided over by Basilia Adjei-Tawiah.

Prosecution’s facts

The facts as narrated by the prosecution led by Inspector (Insp.) Abigail Offeibea were that on March 10, 2025, Anderson contacted the complainant, who is engaged in car rental services, to rent the Kia Forte for two days.

According to the prosecution, the accused requested that the vehicle be delivered to his residence at Haatso, Accra.

On March 11 2025, the complainant delivered the car to Anderson at the exact location, where Anderson paid for a two-day rental.

The complainant, the prosecution said, requested a photocopy of Anderson’s Ghana Card and Driving Licence.

Anderson provided identification cards bearing the name Essel Kofi Elvis with his photograph on the ID cards.

“Upon the expiration of the rental period on March 13, 2025, the complainant attempted to contact Anderson multiple times, but his phone was switched off.”

“The complainant checked the vehicle’s tracking device, but unfortunately, it had been disabled by the accused,” Insp. Offeibea told the court.

Complaint

She added that on March 14, 2025, the complainant reported the matter to the police.

During the investigation, the prosecutor said the Accra Regional Criminal Investigations Department (RCID) received information that Anderson had been arrested in a related case at the CID Headquarters.

Based on this information, the Accra RCID took custody of Anderson for investigation.

“During interrogation, Anderson admitted to renting the vehicle from the complainant and failing to return it. He named Nana Baah I as his accomplice and stated that he handed the vehicle over to him at Kakraba.

“Nana Baah I was arrested and also admitted that Anderson brought the vehicle to him,” the prosecutor said.

She added that the accused person subsequently gave the car to Yakubu, who is currently at large, adding, “They received GH¢16,000.00 from Yakubu and shared the proceeds”.

The prosecutor said checks from DVLA and National Identification Authority (NIA) revealed the identity cards provided by Anderson in renting the car to be fake.

The accused persons, she said, had failed to assist the police in retrieving the vehicle in this case.

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Couple hospitalised after stabbing incident in Edwenase over alleged infidelity

Gertrude Okyere — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:48:04 +0000

A domestic dispute in Edwenase, a suburb of Abodom in the Bekwai Municipality, turned violent on Sunday, 10 August 2025, when 38-year-old Rebecca Appiah was stabbed in the stomach by her husband.

Speaking from her hospital bed, Rebecca recounted that her husband had, for years, accused her of infidelity whenever she travelled to the Bekwai market.

She said he had repeatedly threatened to kill her — threats that became reality when he launched the unprovoked attack.

According to Adom News’ Isaac K. Normanyo, the suspect stabbed himself immediately after attacking his wife and then attempted to flee.

Both are currently receiving treatment at the Bekwai Government Hospital.

Source: Adomonline.com

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Two arrested with 519 parcels of suspected Indian Hemp at Nyanyano

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:16:36 +0000

The Central East Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects found in possession of 519 compressed parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.

The suspects have been identified as Eric Nkyeke, 30, and Francis Klu, 28.

According to a police statement, the duo was apprehended while offloading the parcels from a Toyota Hilux pick-up truck with registration number GS 6849-21 at Nyanyano in the Gomoa East District.

They are currently in custody and assisting with investigations. The vehicle has also been impounded as part of ongoing inquiries into the case.

The Command commended the Nyanyano District police personnel for their vigilance in making the arrest.

The statement further urged the public to stay alert and promptly report any suspected criminal activity to law enforcement agencies.

Source: Adomonline.com

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Suspect in immigration officer’s murder case remanded [Video]

Gertrude Okyere — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 06:26:56 +0000

A solemn atmosphere surrounded the Adabraka District Court on Friday, August 8, 2025, as the man accused of a heinous crime against Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah was remanded into police custody for two weeks.

Bright Aweh, the prime suspect, is believed to be the last person to have seen the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officer alive before his disappearance and subsequent gruesome murder.

The case has been adjourned to August 22, 2025, as the Ghana Police Service intensifies its investigation.

The murder of 38-year-old Stephen King Amoah has shocked the nation and highlighted the pervasive issue of violent crime.

Amoah was reported missing on July 3 after leaving his home at Ashongman Estate to meet a friend. Five days later, his partially burnt body was discovered in a gutter at Abuom Junction, near Kwabenya.

The discovery of his charred remains marked a horrifying escalation in the case, which was initially treated as a kidnapping.

The reclassification of the case to murder reflects the gravity of the forensic evidence uncovered by the police.

In a plea for justice, the deceased’s sister, Vesta Amoah, spoke to the media outside the courtroom.

Her voice, thick with grief, resonated with the pain of a family shattered by tragedy.

“All that we’re asking is for justice to prevail. He was our lastborn. My mother is really broken; we are unable to eat or sleep. We’re full of pain. It’s always a foolish case; anytime someone is dead, we pray this time round justice will prevail.”

This case has drawn significant public attention, not only because of the victim’s profession but also due to the disturbing details revealed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.

At a press briefing on Monday, August 4, 2025, the Director-General of the CID, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, provided a timeline of events that painted a chilling picture of the crime.

According to COP Yaako, Amoah left his home on the night of July 3 after reportedly receiving photos of cash bundles from the suspect, Bright Aweh, who had promised to repay a debt.

When Amoah did not return home and his phone became unreachable, a missing person report was filed on July 4.

Police investigations quickly led them to Bright Aweh, who was arrested on July 6.

During interrogation, Aweh’s account was rife with inconsistencies.

He admitted to meeting Amoah and handing him GHC500,000 in cash, claiming GHC200,000 was to settle a debt and the rest was to be held by Amoah.

The dubious nature of this story and the unclear source of the money immediately raised red flags for investigators.

The discovery of Amoah’s burnt body on July 9 in a gutter near the GBC Satellite area provided a pivotal turning point. Subsequent forensic searches of Aweh’s residence and a secondary crime scene revealed a nightmare of evidence.

Inside the suspect’s residence, investigators found:

Blast stains (a forensic term for blood spatter) in the living room.
Signs of an attempted cleanup and freshly sprayed walls with an empty can of spray paint nearby.

The search expanded to a secondary crime scene, a crucial step in the investigation. There, police recovered:

A burnt woollen carpet stained with blood.
A partially burnt camouflage fabric.
A fufu pestle soaked in blood was found hidden in a bush about 100 metres from Aweh’s home.

Additionally, police impounded the suspect’s vehicle, which also had traces of blood.

All evidence has been sent for forensic analysis, and DNA samples from the deceased’s mother and son are being used for profiling to confirm the identity of the remains.

Source: Myjoyonline.com

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Registrar of Dagbon Traditional Council granted GH₵100k bail in kidnapping, assault case

Gertrude Okyere — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:27:18 +0000

The Tamale Circuit Court, presided over by Francis Asobayireh, has granted bail to Abdul-Fatawu Alhassan, the Registrar of the Dagbon Traditional Council, in the sum of GHc100,000.

The accused is facing charges of alleged kidnapping and assault of Gbambu Chief Mohammed Mahamadu in the Gushegu District.

In addition to the bail sum, Alhassan is required to produce one surety who resides within the court’s jurisdiction in Tamale.

He is also mandated to report to the Yendi Divisional Police Command every Thursday at 3 pm.

Alhassan, who was represented by counsel Jawson Kwame, pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit kidnapping, kidnapping, and assault under the Criminal Offences Act of 1960 (Act 29).

After a lengthy legal argument, the court admitted Alhassan to bail.

The court also ordered Alhassan to advise his co-accused, Checo Naa Abdul-Iddi, and other accomplices to appear voluntarily in court on the next adjourned date, September 3, 2025.

The court warned that it would not hesitate to issue bench warrants to enforce their appearance if they fail to comply.

Brief facts

It is the case of the prosecution that, on July 16, 2025, after the Gbambu Chief Mohammed Mahamadu was seen addressing a press conference challenging the authority of the overlord Yaa-Naa Abukari II in the Nanton chieftancy dispute, the accused alleged that the overlord is the one creating division since he installed a new Paramount chief for the area.

It said, days after the press conference, a viral video circulated on social media that showed four gunmen with AK-47s driving into his community, breaking into his residence at night, and abducting Gbambu Naa to an unknown location.

The prosecution said, on July 20, 2025, a viral video circulated on social media where the kidnap chief, Mohammed Mahamadu, was seen in an office being interrogated and assaulted in the company of the alleged accused person, Abdul-Fatawu and others.

The viral video generated a lot of tension within the Dagbon kingdom despite the allegation that the said chief used unprintable words on the overlord during the press conference in Nanton.

However, the IGP ordered a full-scale investigation into the abduction and assault of the Gbambu Chief.

Ghana Police Service Northern Regional Command launched a full-scale investigation after engaging the overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, Naa Abukari II, in the matter for the release of the chief.

The police interrogation with the victim and further investigation identified the key ringleaders as Registrar of Dagbon Traditional Council, Abdul-Fatawu, and Checo Naa Abdul-Iddi, who were the persons who authorised the kidnapping of the chief, with two others who are on the run.

The four accused persons were summoned on July 30, 2025, by the Northern police command in Tamale to assist in the investigation.

The Registrar of the Dagbon Traditional Council, Abdul-Fatawu, who honoured the summons, was charged and subsequently granted police-enquiring bail.

The accused was subsequently charged with the offence, and the court case was adjourned to September 3, 2025.

The 1st accused person, Alhassan Fatawu, met the bail conditions, and bail has been executed for him to reappear on 3/09/2025. Investigations continue to arrest the suspects at large.

Source: Starrfm

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Employee of Samatex Timber and Plywood Company Limited convicted over cable theft

Gertrude Okyere — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:26:48 +0000

The Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced an employee of Samatex Timber and Plywood Company Limited to five years imprisonment with hard labour.

This is for damaging and stealing electrical cables worth GH¢137,046 belonging to his employer.

Samuel Agyiri, 28, a pump mechanic, pleaded guilty to causing unlawful damage and stealing.

The prosecution, led by Police Detective Chief Inspector Adams Mumuni, told the court presided over by Mrs Hathia Ama Manu, that the complainant, Aziz Yakubu, is a security officer of Samatex Timber and Plywood Company Limited.

He said the complainant resided in Samreboi No. 2 quarters, while Agyiri lived close to the Samreboi Gyantima road, both in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality.

Detective Chief Inspector Mumuni, on March 11, 2025, at about 0900 hours, Peter Adakabilla, the manager in charge of the company’s powerhouse, saw Agyiri roaming around the place within the powerhouse called ‘bars,’ where electrical cables were connected to the facility.

The Prosecution said that when the manager asked Agyiri about his mission there, he said he was not doing anything, so he was reassigned to go and work at the hogging yard.

On the same day at about 1430 hours, the manager saw Agyiri again loitering around the powerhouse and warned him to leave the premises and go home as he had already closed for the day.

He said about 15:15 hours, while the manager was at the hogging yard working, he saw Agyiri pushing a wheelbarrow towards the factory fence near the moulding mill and suspected he had stolen something he ordered him to stop.

Detective Chief Inspector Mumuni said, knowing that he would be arrested, Agyiri abandoned the wheelbarrow, picked an item and wrapped it with a polythene bag and made a swift exit.

The manager quickly contacted the complainant on the phone, and he pursued Agyiri using a motorbike and managed to arrest him.

Prosecution said the convict then confessed to the complainant that he had stolen some cables and led him to a nearby bush where they were retrieved.

Agyiri was handed over to the Samreboi police, where he admitted the offence in his caution statement and claimed financial difficulties compelled him to steal.

During the ruling, the judge directed the police to hand over the items they had retrieved to the company.

Source: GNA

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Two sisters arrested for staging abduction with help of married boyfriend

Abigail Bonney — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:25:23 +0000

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four individuals over a staged kidnapping aimed at extorting five million naira (₦5,000,000) from a man by his two daughters and their accomplices.

Confirming the arrests, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the incident was reported on July 30, 2025, by one Mr. Innocent, a resident of Jikwoyi Phase II.

According to her, Mr. Innocent informed the Jikwoyi Police Division that his 16-year-old daughter, Miss Lead Way Innocent, had left home on July 18, 2025, to sit for an examination at Government Secondary School, Karu, Abuja, but never returned.

He later received a phone call from unknown persons demanding a ransom for her release.

“Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jikwoyi Division immediately launched a discreet investigation,” SP Adeh stated.

“Through coordinated intelligence gathering and digital tracking, the phone number used to contact the complainant was traced to a residence in Jikwoyi Phase II. Operatives proceeded to the location, where Miss Lead Way Innocent was found in the company of one Mrs. Tina Mayowa, the wife of Mr. Mayowa Adedeji. The two were seen eating and conversing freely, showing no signs of distress.”

Further investigations led to the arrest of Miss Joy Innocent, elder sister of the alleged victim, and her boyfriend, Mr. Mayowa Adedeji.

Police findings revealed that Joy conspired with her boyfriend—who is legally married to Mrs. Tina Mayowa—to fake the kidnapping of her younger sister in a calculated attempt to defraud their father.

It was also discovered that Lead Way Innocent was not only aware of the plan but actively participated in it. She willingly stayed with the suspects throughout the period of her supposed abduction, while Joy remained at home, pretending to be unaware of her sister’s whereabouts, as their father frantically tried to raise the ransom.

The suspects are currently in custody and assisting the police with further investigations.

Four arrested over murder of security man at Gomoa Akotsi

Gertrude Okyere — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:06:53 +0000

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 65-year-old security guard, Kwabena Boateng, at the De-Bridge One District One Factory (1D1F) facility at Gomoa Akotsi in the Central Region.

The Gomoa Ojobi District Police Command confirmed the arrests in an interview with Adom News, adding that four other suspects remain at large.

The key suspects have been identified as 28-year-old businessman Samuel Larbie and 32-year-old motor mechanic Wisdom Sosu.

Two other individuals, Nabil Mohammed and Mahmoud Kardi, were also arrested for allegedly purchasing the deceased’s mobile phone, as well as stolen coils and copper wires.

According to police, the stolen electrical items are valued at GH₵250,000. The deceased’s Infinix Smart 8 mobile phone is also valued at GH₵1,800.

Mr. Boateng was suffocated to death by the robbers on July 2, 2025, when he tried to stop the gang from stealing cables from two electricity transformers on the factory premises.

Police sources say this was the second armed attack on Mr. Boateng. The robbers reportedly tied his hands and legs with a rope before covering his head with a polythene bag, leading to his death by suffocation.

Source: Kof Adjei

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CSA, police clamp down on online fraud syndicates

Gertrude Okyere — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:21:11 +0000

A joint operation by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and the Ghana Police Service has led to the arrest of 65 suspects linked to cybercrime and online fraud across the country.

The arrests, made between May and July 2025, included 47 foreign nationals and 18 Ghanaians. Key operations were carried out in Sogakope, Dodowa, Sassabi Ubuntu Estate, Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro, and Teshie-Nungua.

Mr Divine Selase Agbeti, Acting Director-General of the CSA, disclosed at a joint press briefing that 23 of the 25 suspects arrested at Dodowa were identified as victims of human trafficking and repatriated.

Thirteen of the 16 suspects arrested at Bortianor are also being processed for repatriation, while investigations continue into the 13 foreigners and one Ghanaian arrested at Teshie-Nungua.

“The Teshie-Nungua’s Ghanaian suspect is also being investigated and will be made to face the law when found culpable,” Mr Agbeti stated.

He said the suspects arrested in Sogakope and Sege, including a ringleader apprehended on June 1, were allegedly impersonating Members of Parliament and government officials to defraud victims under the guise of securing jobs in the security services.

From the Dodowa and Amanfro operations, authorities seized 62 laptops, 41 mobile phones, and Starlink internet equipment, indicating the scale and sophistication of the cybercrime networks.

“These operations form part of a broader national effort to combat cybercrime, human trafficking, and related offences that threaten public safety and Ghana’s digital ecosystem,” Mr Agbeti said.

He added that the CSA and CID have intensified intelligence-led operations nationwide, with a focus on international collaboration, victim protection, and prosecution of offenders.

Mr Agbeti urged the public to report suspicious activities via the CSA’s 24-hour system at.

Commissioner of Police Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the CID, also provided updates on other criminal investigations, including the murder of an immigration officer, a car robbery syndicate, and a robbery attack on a Madina taxi driver

Source: GNA

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Galamsey: Minti Nkosuohene, 4 others arrested in Bosomtwe Range Forest Reserve [Photos]

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:44:01 +0000

The Nkosuohene of Minti, a small community in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti region, and four others have been arrested for illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, in the Bosomtwe Range Forest Reserve.

Nana Kwadwo Poku, 45, and the four others, Mohammed Martey, 30, Kwame Signah, 33, Akwasi Amadu, 48, and Yaw George Asirifi, 41, were found in Compartment 30 of the reserve mining with an excavator and other equipment.

The local chief was found to have led the destruction of sizable green portion of the reserve.

One motorbike, a power plant, an air blower fuel tank found in the forest have been burnt.

The suspects and the equipment impounded have been handed over to the police.

Illegal miners are creeping into the Bosome Freho District in areas like Asiwa, where galamsey is done along major roads.

The Forestry Commission management team and the Rapid Response unit, which conducted the operation, say they are bent on enforcing forest protection laws.

Source: Erastus Asare Donkor

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Police retrieve 43 stolen luxurious cars shipped to Ghana

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:58:38 +0000

The Ghana Police Service has recovered 43 luxury vehicles stolen from abroad and illegally shipped into the country between January and July 2025.

The vehicles, which include high-end brands such as Rolls-Royce, Audi, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, were reportedly stolen from countries in Europe and North America.

At a press briefing in Accra on Monday, August 4, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, confirmed the recoveries, attributing the success to enhanced collaboration with both local and international partners.

“The administration has stepped up efforts to fight vehicle crime by working in close collaboration with other national agencies, including the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and international partners like INTERPOL and the FBI,” she said.

She noted that intelligence-sharing had been instrumental in tracking the stolen vehicles and exposing the smuggling networks behind them.

Investigations revealed that the vehicle theft syndicates are linked to broader transnational crimes such as identity theft, insurance fraud, visa card fraud, and money laundering.

“This highlights Ghana’s growing role in global criminal supply chains—often as a destination or transit point for illicit goods,” COP Donkor added.

The recovered vehicles were traced to at least seven countries: the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Canada, the USA, Germany, Italy, and France.

She referenced INTERPOL’s Operation Safe Wheels, conducted in late 2024 and early 2025 across 12 West African nations, which identified over 150 stolen vehicles—many traced to Ghana.

Of the 43 vehicles recovered, investigations into 18 have been completed. The courts have ordered that those cars be returned to their countries of origin. So far, eight have been repatriated, while 10 await final procedures. The remaining 25 cases are still under judicial review.

“It is important to note that for every vehicle impounded, thorough investigations are carried out, and importers are given the opportunity to provide proof of ownership or purchase from the country of origin,” she stressed.

However, COP Donkor expressed concern that in nearly all the cases, individuals who cleared the vehicles in Ghana failed to provide such documentation.

“It is sad to note that in almost all the cases mentioned above, those who clear the vehicles in Ghana are unable to provide proof of ownership or purchase of the vehicles from the country of origin,” she said.

She cautioned that payment of customs duties does not equate to legitimate acquisition.

“Let me indicate here that payment of customs duties in Ghana does not mean that the vehicle was legitimately acquired from the country of origin,” she warned.

The CID revealed that criminals often use sophisticated techniques such as altering Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) and falsifying ownership records to avoid detection.

The operation between the CID, Customs Division, INTERPOL, and the FBI remains ongoing as authorities intensify efforts to dismantle Ghana’s role as a hub for stolen vehicles.

Source: Adomonline.com

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Ex-convict teacher sentenced to 48 years for defilement

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:36:30 +0000

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced Sokah Phidels Load, a 47-year-old teacher and ex-convict, to 48 years’ imprisonment with hard labour after he was found guilty of defiling a seven-year-old girl.

The presiding judge, Mr. G.A. Inkumsah-Ishum, found Sokah guilty after a full trial. Sokah had pleaded not guilty.

According to the prosecution led by Police Chief Inspector Edna Aningah, the convict has a history of similar criminal behaviour.

The prosecutor noted that in 2011, Sokah was sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment for defilement, which was later reduced to 15 years on appeal, a sentence he completed in 2020.

Despite his past conviction, he secured employment in a basic school without the school being aware of his criminal background.

Case background

According to the prosecutor, the complainant is the father of the victim and lives with his daughter in Accra.

She added that Sokah, who lived on the school’s premises, had been employed at the victim’s school for just three weeks.

“On February 6, 2025, at around 7.15 a.m., the victim’s father dropped her off at school. Sokah, who was then in his office located at the Administrator’s Block, observed the girl entering the common hall to place her drink in the school’s fridge.

He called her to his office under false pretences,” she explained.

The prosecutor stated that when the victim entered Sokah’s office, he asked her to show him her panty, which she did, afterwards he took the victim to the teachers’ washroom and instructed her to sit on the water closet and angrily asked her to remove her panty and cover her face, which she did with her uniform but peeped to watch him.

She added that the convict then opened his flap, knelt and inserted his finger and penis into the victim’s private part, leading to her screaming for help.

Sokah, however, covered her mouth and warned her not to tell anyone else, he would cane her, but the victim later confided in another pupil who was the sister of her classmate. That pupil then reported the incident to school authorities.

She said that the school promptly called the victim to the director’s office at the close of school, where she recounted her experience in the presence of her father.

The prosecutor said that upon realising the matter had been reported, Sokah fled the school premises and went into hiding.

“A complaint was then lodged with the police, and the victim was issued a medical form and taken for examination at a hospital.”

Chief Inspector Aningah told the court that efforts to reach Sokah proved unsuccessful until later, when he sent a voice note to the school, acknowledging that he had heard the police were searching for him, but he still refused to surrender.

The prosecutor added that the police eventually traced his hideout at Santeo, a community in Accra.

She stated that surveillance with his identification card was then mounted in the neighbourhood, leading to his arrest on March 13, 2025.

“After a thorough investigation, Sokah was charged with the offence and brought before the court,” the prosecutor stated.

Source: Graphic.com.gh

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NPP Chairman’s brother shot dead during robbery in his home

Gertrude Okyere — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:56:14 +0000

The Ghana Police Service has refuted media reports claiming that officers raided the home of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Bono East Regional Chairman, Ibrahim Baba Bukari, resulting in the death of one person.

In an official statement, the Service described the reports as false and clarified that no such raid had taken place.

According to the police, the Bono East Regional Command responded to intelligence about a robbery attempt around 1:20 am on Friday, August 1, 2025.

During the operation, one of the suspects—later identified as Seidu Bukari, the brother of Baba Bukari—was shot while attempting to escape. He was rushed to the hospital but pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The police described the deceased as a known member of a robbery syndicate responsible for terrorising residents of Techiman and surrounding communities, primarily by stealing motorbikes for resale in Kumasi.

He was also reportedly wanted in connection with a prior robbery case under investigation.

According to the statement, the gang had returned to Techiman that night to carry out another robbery when officers intercepted them.

“Officers retrieved a motorbike and other tools believed to have been used in the attempted crime. A manhunt has since been launched for the other suspects who fled the scene,” the statement noted.

Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has deployed a special team from the CID Headquarters, the Police Professional Standards Bureau, and the Police Intelligence Directorate to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.

Source: Adomonline

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Nigerian jailed for faking identity to get Ghanaian passport

Gertrude Okyere — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:02:04 +0000

The Tema District Court has sentenced a Nigerian national to 12 months’ imprisonment with hard labour for attempting to unlawfully acquire a Ghanaian passport.

Mohammed Ogbona, alias Mohammed Alhassan, was also convicted on additional charges of unlawful entry and the fraudulent acquisition of a Ghanaian birth certificate and National Identification Card.

Presiding judge, Madam Benedicta Antwi, handed down the sentence after Ogbona pleaded guilty. He was fined 200 penalty units (GH₵2,400.00) each for attempting to obtain a Ghanaian passport and a National ID through false declarations.

In default of payment, he is to serve six months’ imprisonment with hard labour.

For acquiring a Ghanaian birth certificate through false declaration, the court sentenced him to 12 months’ imprisonment. He was also fined 400 penalty units (GH₵4,800.00) or, in default, serve an additional three months’ imprisonment.

An additional fine of 50 penalty units (GH₵600.00) was imposed, with a one-month prison term in default. All sentences are to run concurrently.

The prosecution, led by Inspector Jerry Foster Segbefia and supported by ASI Gillian Biney, told the court that the 32-year-old factory hand at Cimaf Cement was arrested on 16 June 2025 at the Tema Passport Application Centre during the passport application process, following suspicions regarding his nationality.

Ogbona had claimed to be a Ghanaian named Mohammed Alhassan, born at Tema General Hospital to Ghanaian parents — Alhassan Varga, a former military officer, and Rose Tetteh. However, he failed to provide evidence or lead investigators to the said parents.

Subsequent investigations revealed that he was born in Enugu State, Nigeria, to John and Rosemary Ogbona, and no birth record existed for him at the Tema General Hospital.

“He wanted the Ghanaian passport to travel to the United Kingdom for greener pastures,” Inspector Segbefia stated.

The court heard that Ogbona had engaged an agent to falsify his identity and had successfully secured a Ghanaian birth certificate (entry number 774) and a Ghana Card (ID number GHA-730706520-0) before booking an online passport application.

Further investigations established that he had entered Ghana through an unauthorised route near the Aflao border, without travel documents or immigration clearance.

Inspector Segbefia said that following a thorough investigation, Ogbona was arraigned, and the prosecution called for a custodial sentence to serve as a deterrent to the growing trend of identity fraud and unlawful entry.

Nigeria kidnappers kill 35 hostages even after ransom paid

Gertrude Okyere — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:33:48 +0000

Kidnappers in Nigeria have killed at least 35 people they abducted from a village in northern Zamfara state despite ransoms being paid for their release, a local official told the BBC.

In recent years, criminal gangs in the region, known in the country as bandits, have taken to kidnapping people as a means to raise money.

In this incident, 56 people were taken from Banga village, Kauran Namoda local government area in March. The gunmen then demanded a ransom of one million naira ($655; £485) per captive, media in Nigeria report.

Local government chairman Manniru Haidara Kaura said that most of those killed were young people who “were slaughtered like rams”.

“What happened was that the bandits demanded ransom money, and after some back-and-forth, they were given what they asked for. They then released 18 people, including 17 women and one young boy, on Saturday,” Haidara added.

“Only they [the gunmen] know why they killed them. They are senseless and heartless people. They forget that they are killing their own brothers, and we will all meet before Allah.”

Residents said three pregnant women who were among the hostages gave birth while in captivity, but all the new-borns died due to lack of care.

Survivors recounted being forced to witness the brutal killing of fellow hostages before being allowed to leave the forest.

Sixteen of those released on Saturday are in hospital receiving treatment, while the bodies of the 38 killed by the bandits are unlikely to be returned as in these cases corpses are rarely released.

In a statement, the Zamfara government condemned the killings calling them “barbaric and cowardly” and declared that such atrocities added to its resolve to wipe out terrorism from the state.

“To the grieving families, we share your sorrow and pray for strength and healing. To the good people of Zamfara, remain united and vigilant. Report suspicious activities, and together, we will defeat evil.”

The government has said that the killers would be brought to justice.

In an attempt to curb the spiralling and lucrative kidnapping industry, a law was enacted in 2022 making it a crime to make ransom payments. It carries a jail sentence of at least 15 years; however, no-one has ever been arrested on those charges.

It also made abduction punishable by death in cases where victims die.

But families often feel forced to pay to save their loved ones, citing the government’s inability to ensure their safety.

BBC

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Pastor in court over alleged assassination prophecy about Shatta Wale

Gertrude Okyere — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:44:41 +0000

A pastor has appeared before the Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly publishing a prophecy on TikTok about the assassination of popular Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale.

Reverend Daniel Yaw Donkoh, also known as D.Y. Donkoh, was charged with the publication of false news. He pleaded not guilty.

The court, presided over by Mrs. Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Basit, granted him bail in the sum of GHC20,000 with three sureties, one to be justified. He is to report to the police every two weeks.

The case has been adjourned to August 27, 2025, for a Case Management Conference.

Arguing for bail, Donkoh’s counsel said the accused is a family man with four children and a known resident who founded a church at Israel, Tabora in Accra. The counsel noted that Donkoh had cooperated with the police and posed no risk of interfering with investigations.

Prosecuting, Chief Inspector Kwadwo Aboagye told the court that the complainant, Charles Nii Armah Junior, popularly known as Shatta Wale, is a musician and businessman residing in East Legon, Accra.

On July 21, 2025, Shatta Wale’s Public Relations Manager, Samuel Baah Atuobi, also known as Sammy Flex, reported to the police that a day earlier, the team had come across a TikTok video in which Donkoh claimed he had seen a vision of Shatta Wale being assassinated by three armed men.

The prosecution said the viral video left Shatta Wale traumatised and living in fear.

Police attempts to contact Donkoh were initially unsuccessful. However, on July 25, 2025, the police received intelligence that some angry fans of Shatta Wale were planning to storm Donkoh’s church at Tabora Alhaji in protest.

To prevent any disturbance, officers proceeded to the church and invited Donkoh for questioning.

“During investigations, the accused stated that he posted the video on his TikTok page regarding the alleged assassination to get the complainant’s attention,” the prosecution added.

GNA

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Man stabbed to death by colleague at China City Mall in Kumasi

Gertrude Okyere — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 15:11:09 +0000

A staff member of China City, a shopping mall located at Santasi in Kumasi, has allegedly been stabbed to death by a colleague at work.

The incident reportedly followed an altercation between the two, although the exact cause remains unknown.

It occurred on Saturday morning on the mall’s premises.

According to eyewitnesses, workers present at the facility raised an alarm after the stabbing.

When others arrived at the scene, the victim was found in a pool of blood, struggling for his life. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Moments after the incident, some youth in the Santasi area gathered at the scene in an attempt to lynch the suspect. They allegedly fired warning shots in protest.

The suspect has since been arrested by the police.

Myjoyonline

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One dead, soldier injured in bus shootout in Ashanti region

Gertrude Okyere — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:43:57 +0000

One person has been confirmed dead while a military officer has been injured after two gunmen opened fire on a Kumasi-Tamale-bound bus in the Denase Township in the Afigya Kwabre District of the Ashanti region.

Police suspect the two AK-47-wielding men trailed the Toyota minibus from its Adehyie Market station to the spot near the local Church of Pentecost building before firing indiscriminately at the bus.

Police suspect the attack may be linked to the ongoing Bawku conflict.

The deceased has been identified as Abiola, but the injured military officer is yet to be identified.

Police picked up both the Ghana card and health insurance card of the deceased at the scene.

Crime scene investigators from the Ashanti North Regional Police Command picked up fourteen spent shells at the scene.

Ashanti North Regional Police Commander DCOP Prince Jude Cobbinah, who confirmed the incident to Myjoyonline.com, said the armed men, one on each side of the road, opened fire on the Tamale-bound bus at about 9 p.m. on Thursday.

He said the attackers opened fire immediately after the driver slowed down at a speed hump in Denase in front of the local Church of Pentecost.

The driver, upon sensing danger, lowered his head to escape the onslaught.

The deceased, who was seated on the seat behind the driver, was hit by the bullets.

The military officer who was in the passenger seat at the front side of the bus was hit by the assailants.

According to DCOP Cobbinah, the driver mustered courage and sped off to the St. Patrick Catholic Hospital in Offinso, where the deceased was pronounced dead on arrival.

The shooting incident, which occurred near the Denase lorry station, saw bystanders running helter-skelter for their own lives.

This has prompted police to launch a manhunt for the assailants as security is beefed up in the area.

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Interior Minister condemns killing of Kusasi chief in Kumasi

Gertrude Okyere — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:37:23 +0000

Interior Minister and Member of Parliament for Asawase, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has condemned the fatal shooting of Kusasi Chief, Naa Abdul-Malik Azenbe, in Kumasi.

According to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, the incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Asawase F-Line, a suburb of Kumasi. The assailants reportedly approached the victim at close range and opened fire before fleeing the scene.

In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, the MP described the killing as a “heinous act” and extended condolences to the bereaved family, the Kusasi community in the Ashanti Region, and the traditional leadership of the Kusaug area.

“This heinous act is not only an attack on a revered traditional authority but also a grievous wound to the peace and security we all cherish,” he wrote.

Muntaka pledged the commitment of the security agencies to ensure the swift arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators. He further emphasized the government’s resolve to uphold the rule of law and safeguard all citizens.

Naa Azenbe was initially rushed to the Manhyia District Hospital and later transferred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His body has since been deposited at the Ebenezer Mortuary in Tafo for autopsy.

The deceased also served as the Kaadi Divisional Area Chief in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region.

Source: Adomonline.com

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Final-Year Wa AMASS student stabbed during dispute with colleague

Gertrude Okyere — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:48:12 +0000

A final-year student of Wa T.I Ahmadiyya Senior High School (Wa Amass) is in critical condition after being stabbed during a confrontation with a colleague on campus Tuesday night.

According to eyewitness accounts, the incident followed a heated altercation between two final-year students, Iddrisu Ibrahim, popularly known as Lincoln, and his friend Hafis, also known as Baayaawa.

Lincoln, a Year 3 Agricultural Science student from Bulenga, had reportedly recorded a video of Hafis without his consent. Hafis, a Year 3 General Arts student from Bawku, confronted Lincoln and demanded that the video be deleted.

When Lincoln allegedly refused to comply, Hafis is said to have threatened to stab him. Witnesses claimed Lincoln dismissed the threat and challenged Hafis to act on it.

The situation escalated when Hafis allegedly pulled a knife and stabbed Lincoln in the ribs and stomach.

Following the attack, Hafis attempted to flee, but the incident quickly spread across campus. Some students reportedly mobilised for retaliation, but police arrived swiftly to restore order.

Officers arrested Hafis and placed him in custody for questioning.

Despite severe injuries, Lincoln managed to stagger from the hostel area towards the school library before collapsing.

A female student who witnessed the incident said, “When Lincoln came out, the knife was still stuck in him. Some students removed it before rushing him to the hospital.”

Lincoln is currently receiving treatment at the Wa Regional Hospital. Medical staff have described his condition as critical but stable.

Police investigations are ongoing. School authorities have not yet released an official statement, but security presence on campus has been significantly increased to forestall any further disturbances.

Source: Myjoyonline.com

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