The court’s committal order paves the way for Yusif’s transfer to the US, where he is expected to face charges linked to the transnational fraud case.

However, the court granted the accused 15 days to challenge the extradition order before the process is finalised.

Daniel Yusif is alleged to have played a role in the multimillion-dollar wire fraud and romance scam scheme, which US authorities are investigating alongside other suspects, including Abu Trica.

The latest development comes weeks after Abu Trica himself was extradited to the United States to face prosecution over his alleged involvement in the same fraud syndicate.

US prosecutors accuse the suspects of orchestrating an international romance and business email compromise scheme that allegedly defrauded victims of more than $8 million.

The extradition proceedings was after ongoing cooperation between Ghanaian and US authorities in tackling cross-border cybercrime and financial fraud.

Should Yusif fail to challenge the committal order within the stipulated period, he will be extradited to the United States to face prosecution.

In a wanted notice published on its official X page on Friday, July 24, 2026, the anti-graft agency appealed to the public to assist with information that could lead to his arrest.

“The above-named person is wanted by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for the alleged offences of defrauding by false pretences,” the notice stated.

EOCO urged anyone with information regarding Mr. Ababio’s whereabouts to report to its Head Office, located adjacent to the Old Parliament House on Barnes Road in Accra, any of its regional offices, or the nearest police station.

The agency also provided dedicated contact numbers for members of the public to submit information that could assist in locating the suspect.

According to the notice, anyone with relevant information can contact EOCO on 0579 723 314 or 0579 709 066.

The anti-graft agency encouraged the public to cooperate with law enforcement authorities by providing credible information that would facilitate the arrest of the suspect.

EMMANUEL ABABIO is wanted by the Economic and Organised Crime Office.#WANTED #partnership pic.twitter.com/wLcTXIzBiN

— EOCOghana (@EOCOghana) July 24, 2026

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The victim reportedly sustained the injury while attempting to intervene in a confrontation between the two riders, who were allegedly fighting over a passenger.

According to information gathered, the situation escalated when one of the riders allegedly used a motorcycle key as a weapon and forced it into his colleague’s skull during the struggle.

The victim was subsequently rushed for medical attention before being referred to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for specialist care due to the severity of the injury.

The incident has sparked concerns over rising tensions among some commercial motorcycle operators and the dangers of violent confrontations over disputes.

Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and take appropriate action.

The Wa High Court sentenced Ilyasu Konate to 10 years’ imprisonment in hard labour.

The verdict ended what prosecutors called a “highly expedited trial” and delivers a warning to child abusers in Upper West, where authorities say cases of child molestation are surging.

Principal State Attorney Abdul Saeed Shakur told JoyNews on Thursday that Konate capitalized on his status as a trusted neighbor to access the victim. Konate lived in Kabenya, a suburb of Wa. So did the 7-year-old boy and his sister.

“Families trusted him with their children. He was always with them,” Mr Saaed said.

“He decided to take advantage of that trust.” On the day of the assault (January 17, 2026), Konate offered the children a ride on his motorbike.

He also took his own stepdaughter. He drove them to a secluded area — behind a long articulated truck parked near the tennis court, at the back of Block B, Upper West Regional Coordinating Council.

There, he sexually abused the boy. Police were called after which Konate was arraigned at the Wa High Court within weeks.

In court, Konate denied the charge of defilement of a child under age 16. He admitted taking the children to the location but claimed nothing happened.

The court heard otherwise. The 7-year-old testified in-camera. A medical doctor confirmed the boy had been sexually assaulted.

The child’s mother also gave evidence. “He stood on a claim that he didn’t do it. But the court disagreed,” Mr Saeed said.

“The medical evidence supported our case. The testimony of the child supported our case. The science showed activity around the anal area of the child. All that, combined with the mother’s testimony, led to the conviction.”

Mr. Saeed praised the supervising Wa Supervising High Court Judge, Justice Osei Antwi-Wusu, for the judgment he described as “deep, analytical, and well-researched,” touching on “the science, the facts, even child psychology.

The judge didn’t take anything to chance. “For a long time, we haven’t sat through a judgment like this.”

Mr Saeed, however, said the case is not isolated.

“Child molestation is quite prevalent in Upper West Region,” he said.

“As I speak, there’s one still loading. Many others are not reported. Many are pushed away because of relationships. And often, it is people close to the children who take advantage.

“The court was forthright, we are coming. Anybody involved in child molestation, if we catch you, we will unleash the law in all its rigour. If you’re involved in these things, the day we get you, the law will take its full course.”

The trial was heard in-camera to protect the 7-year-old victim’s identity, in line with legal protections for minors. Konate was led away to begin his sentence immediately.

For the boy’s family, Mr Saeed said, the verdict brings “relief, finally.”

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In a statement issued on Thursday, July 23, the Police said the operation formed part of intensified efforts to clamp down on criminal activities across the region.

The four suspects have been identified as Yusif Mohammed Ali, Abdulai Ibrahim, Abubakar Abdul Rashid and Mustapha Abdul Aziz Posy. They were arrested between July 11 and July 15 in separate operations conducted in Wa, Charia and Hamile.

According to the Police, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects were involved in the theft and sale of motorbikes. They have reportedly admitted to the offences and are assisting investigators with further enquiries.

The Command also revealed that investigations have led to the arrest of four additional individuals suspected of purchasing some of the stolen motorbikes.

The suspects have since been remanded into custody by the Wa Circuit Court and are expected to reappear before the court on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Meanwhile, the Police have appealed to owners of stolen motorbikes to visit their respective District Police Headquarters with valid proof of ownership to facilitate the identification and retrieval of their motorcycles.

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The suspect, identified as Ahmed Mustapha, was arrested in the early hours of Monday, July 21, after he allegedly attacked and robbed a man of his mobile phone.

According to a police statement, the Asokore Mampong Night Patrol Team was on routine patrol at about 12:20 a.m. when officers received information that a male victim had been robbed and left unconscious near the Presbyterian Church at Asabi.

Upon arriving at the scene, police said the suspect fled after spotting the officers and hid in an uncompleted building. He was pursued and arrested.

A search conducted on him led to the recovery of the complainant’s mobile phone and a machete believed to have been used during the attack. The items have since been retained as exhibits.

The victim sustained machete wounds to the forehead, neck and left hand. He was rushed to the KNUST Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.

Police said officers visited the victim at about 5:30 a.m. the same day and found that he had regained consciousness. He is reported to be in stable condition and remains under medical observation.

The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations.

The operation, conducted on Sunday, July 19, targeted two groups operating under the names “Model Q” and “Ignite”, which are suspected of luring unsuspecting individuals with false promises of overseas travel opportunities.

According to EOCO, all 39 persons rescued are currently in its custody.

Initial assessments indicate that 14 of those picked up are suspected to be connected to the scheme, while 25 are believed to be victims from Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali and Côte d’Ivoire.

During the operation, investigators recovered several items, including mobile phones, travel documents and identification cards believed to have been used in the commission of the alleged offences.

EOCO said the seized electronic devices will undergo forensic examination to extract further evidence.

The Office added that it is working closely with the relevant embassies and foreign authorities, particularly those in Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire, to facilitate the safe repatriation of individuals believed to be victims.

The anti-graft agency said the operation reflects its commitment to combating human trafficking, travel fraud and other forms of organised crime.

It also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious recruitment or travel arrangements to EOCO or the nearest security agency.

Aboagye has been charged with offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace and publication of false news. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of GH¢200,000 with three sureties, one to be justified with landed property.

The case has been adjourned to August 19, 2026.

Assistant Superintendent of Police Seth Frimpong, leading the prosecution, told the court that the complainant was the Ghana Police Service.

The prosecution said that in July 2026, the Police Service’s attention was drawn to a TikTok video published on the account, @atutulagh, allegedly operated by Aboagye, in which he made false and offensive statements against Dr Bawumia.

The prosecution said the publication was intended to provoke a breach of the peace.

The court heard that Aboagye, also known as Atutulagh, was arrested on July 19, 2026. In his caution statement, he admitted recording and publishing the video on his TikTok account. However, Aboagye stated that the allegations contained in the video were false.

This comes after investigations revealed that two people initially thought to be victims of human trafficking were allegedly coordinators of a cybercrime syndicate.

The two, Godstine Terry, 34, and Wilson Makuo, 21, were first believed to have been trafficked into Ghana, but according to the CID, investigations established that they were allegedly playing coordinating roles within the criminal network.

The Director-General of the CID, Commissioner of Police Lydia Yaako Donkor, addressing the media on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, gave updates on four major operations involving cyber-enabled fraud, human trafficking, and illicit firearms trafficking.

COP Donkor said the operation at Fafa Community was carried out after the CID received intelligence on suspected cybercrime activities in the area. She said suspects, victims, and exhibits recovered from the raid have since been handed over to the CID’s Cybercrime Unit for further investigation.

COP Donkor said six of the 11 people picked up in the operation were confirmed to be trafficking victims who had been brought into Ghana from Nigeria. It was only as investigations progressed that Terry and Makuo were identified as alleged ringleaders directing the syndicate’s operations.

A third person, known only as Jerry, who COP Donkor said is suspected of helping smuggle the victims into Ghana, is on the run, and police are actively hunting for him.

The suspects, identified as William Ansah, 57, the Assembly Member for the Suumereso Electoral Area and also the Odikro of Abankwa in the Adansi South District, and his younger brother Ebenezer Ansah, 25, have been charged in connection with the incident.

William Ansah faces charges of attempted murder and abetment of murder, while Ebenezer Ansah has been charged with murder.

Presiding Magistrate Her Worship Anastacia Karimu, Esq., remanded the two accused persons into police custody and ordered them to reappear before the court on August 4, 2026.

The court’s decision followed arguments that the matter involved serious first-degree offences beyond the jurisdiction of the Magistrate Court.

Counsel for William Ansah, Samuel Addo Otoo, Esq., told Adom News that the charges against his client are first-degree offences and explained that the court therefore declined to grant bail.

He indicated that the case would have to proceed before a higher court with the appropriate jurisdiction to handle such matters.

Meanwhile, details emerging from the case suggest that the incident occurred following a confrontation over alleged illegal mining activities at Obuobi.

It is alleged that the Assembly Member had invited illegal miners into the community, leading to tensions between residents and those involved in the mining activities.

During discussions over the mining operations, a confrontation broke out and gunshots were fired, resulting in two people sustaining injuries.

One of the victims, Emmanuel Opare, later died from injuries sustained during the incident.

Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting are ongoing, with the accused persons expected to return to court on August 4.

Prince Aboagye arrived at the court today as he faces allegations relating to comments deemed offensive against the former Vice President, with investigations ongoing.

He is alleged to have branded Bawumia as an infidel unfit for president.

His appearance comes amid growing public attention on cases involving alleged offensive statements against political figures, particularly on social media platforms.

The development follows the recent re-arrest of Aminat Mahama, popularly known as ‘Bawumia Ba,’ who was brought before the same court over allegations that she repeated offensive remarks against President John Dramani Mahama after being granted bail in an earlier matter.

Aminat Mahama was previously arrested by the Police over alleged offensive comments and threats directed at President Mahama in videos circulated on social media.

Her latest court appearance, coupled with the case involving Prince Aboagye, has renewed discussions around political commentary, social media expression and the limits of public speech in Ghana’s political space.

Further details on the charges and the court’s proceedings are expected to emerge as the matter unfolds.

The social media personality has been put before the Accra Circuit Court to answer the charge, while investigations into the matter continue.

According to the Police, the re-arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to investigate allegations surrounding content attributed to the TikToker.

She is expected to go through the legal process as authorities continue gathering further information.

Mahama Aminat previously came into the public spotlight following her activities on TikTok, where she shared political commentary and other social media content, earning her the nickname “Bawumia Ba” due to her perceived support for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

Her arrest has generated discussions on social media, with some users calling for due process while others await the outcome of the court proceedings.

The Police Service has reiterated that investigations are ongoing and that the matter will be handled in accordance with the law.

The Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) first arrested Mahama Aminat in May 2026 after she was seen in videos circulating on TikTok making insulting comments about President John Mahama and allegedly issuing threats against his life and that of his wife, Lordina Mahama, while also encouraging others to engage in violent acts.

She was subsequently arraigned before the Accra Circuit Court 2 and granted bail in the sum of GH¢1 million with two sureties.

Under the bail conditions, one of the sureties must be a civil servant earning not less than GH¢5,000.

She was also required to deposit her passport or Ghana Card with the police and report regularly to investigative authorities as part of her bail terms.

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The suspects were arrested on Friday, July 17, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation conducted jointly by the Accra Regional Police Command and the National Police Intelligence Directorate (NPID).

In a statement issued on Monday, July 20, the Police identified the suspects as Torgbui Agah Semaglo, 50; Shadrach Agah Semaglo, 22; William Kweku Sedanu, 21; Cyril Kassenu, 26; and Kingsford Agah Semaglo, 18.

According to the Police, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are part of a criminal network allegedly involved in armed robbery and landguard operations in Sapeiman and nearby communities.

A search conducted at their premises led to the recovery of several weapons and other items, including a pump-action gun, a Stoeger ST-R9 pistol, a dummy Austria pistol, a jackknife, a face mask, 12 BB cartridges, three rounds of 9mm ammunition, an AK-47 round, a talisman, and two kitchen knives.

Investigators believe the items were used by the group to intimidate and terrorise residents in the area.

“All retrieved items have been secured as exhibits for evidential purposes,” the Police said.

The five suspects remain in police custody and are assisting with investigations as authorities work to establish their involvement in other robbery incidents and related criminal activities.

The Police also said efforts are ongoing to track down other suspected members of the syndicate.

The Accra Regional Police Command commended members of the public whose information contributed to the successful operation and urged residents to continue reporting suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the emergency lines.

The Command reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents across the Greater Accra Region.

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Hondana Mensah was found guilty of defilement, contrary to Section 101(2) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), as amended by Section 18 of Act 554.

The court, presided over by Mr Kwasi Appiatse Abaidoo, convicted and sentenced the accused after the prosecution established the offence.

Chief Inspector Godsway Kromoah, who prosecuted the case, told the court that the complainant, a 43-year-old businesswoman, lives at Combine, a suburb of Akosombo, with her 12-year-old daughter, a Class Six pupil.

The prosecution said Mensah, the victim’s class teacher, had been providing private French lessons to the child for about four years after he was engaged by the complainant.

According to the prosecution, the complainant on July 11, 2026, observed changes in her daughter’s manner of walking and questioned her. The child disclosed that on July 8, 2026, at about 5:00 pm, the teacher had sexual intercourse with her while conducting lessons at the family’s residence.

The court heard that the accused allegedly warned the victim not to report the incident, claiming it would bring shame upon her. He also threatened to fail her in his subject during the end-of-term examinations if she disclosed the matter, the prosecution said.

The incident was subsequently reported to the police, who took statements from the complainant and the victim. A medical examination conducted at a government hospital after police issued a medical report form produced findings consistent with sexual assault.

Mensah was arrested on July 12, 2026. In his cautioned statement, he denied having sexual intercourse with the victim.

Following investigations, he was charged with defilement and prosecuted before the Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court. The court sentenced him to 12 years’ imprisonment, describing the punishment as a deterrent against sexual offences involving children and other vulnerable persons.

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In a statement issued on Thursday, July 16, the party expressed shock at the Accra Circuit Court’s decision to jail Alhassan after she was convicted of offensive conduct over comments she made about President John Dramani Mahama.

The NPP argued that if the President believed he had been defamed, the appropriate remedy should have been a civil lawsuit rather than criminal prosecution and imprisonment.

The party also raised concerns about the manner in which Camilla Alhassan was treated following her conviction, saying it undermined her dignity and public confidence in law enforcement.

It announced that it would support every lawful effort by Alhassan and her legal team to challenge both the conviction and the sentence.

The NPP further called on civil society organisations, the Ghana Bar Association, the National Peace Council, the media, and the diplomatic community to speak out against what it described as the criminalisation of free speech.

The party reaffirmed its commitment to defending the constitutional rights of Ghanaians to express their views freely and warned against actions that could undermine democratic freedoms in the country.

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The deceased have been identified as Emmanuel Ayisi, 37, a driver, and his mate, Emmanuel Dankyi. They reportedly checked into the hotel after travelling from Donkorkrom.

According to police sources, the two men arrived in Nkawkaw late in the day and decided to spend the night at the hotel before continuing their journey. They were later discovered unresponsive in their room.

The matter was reported to the police, who visited the scene and commenced investigations.

The bodies have been conveyed to the Holy Family Hospital Mortuary in Nkawkaw for preservation and autopsy.

Meanwhile, the manager of the hotel and a security guard have been arrested to assist with investigations as authorities work to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Police say investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of death.

Further details are expected as the probe continues.

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In a statement issued on Friday, July 17, the Ghana Police Service said the convict was arrested on July 9, 2026, through an intelligence-led operation after officers intercepted a TikTok video in which she allegedly made offensive, insulting and derogatory remarks about the President and the First Lady.

According to the Police, the video also contained threats against their lives and false allegations concerning the President’s private life, which authorities said could disturb public peace and undermine national cohesion.

Following investigations, Camila Alhassan was charged with Offensive Conduct and False Communication and arraigned before the Accra Circuit Court.

The Police said sentencing was initially delayed after the accused claimed she was pregnant. However, a medical examination conducted at the Police Hospital established that she was not pregnant.

She was subsequently sentenced on July 16, 2026, to one year imprisonment with hard labour for the offence of Offensive Conduct.

The Police further disclosed that arrangements are being made to prosecute her separately before the High Court on the charge of False Communication under the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775).

The Ghana Police Service reminded the public that while the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, the right must be exercised responsibly and within the limits of the law.

It also cautioned against using social media to spread false information, issue threats or publish unlawful content, stressing that persons who engage in criminal conduct online will face the full force of the law.

Hondana Mensah is reported to have taught the girl in class and also gave her private French lessons for close to four years, a relationship of trust the court heard he ultimately abused inside the family’s own home.

Presiding judge Kwasi Appiatse Abaidoo convicted Mensah of defilement, an offence under Section 101(2) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), as amended by Section 18 of Act 554, after prosecutors laid out their case.

Prosecuting, Chief Inspector Godsway Kromoah told the court that the girl, a Class Six pupil, lives with her mother, a 43-year-old businesswoman, at Combine, near Akosombo.

On July 11, 2026, the mother noticed something different about the way her daughter was walking and pressed her for an explanation. That was when the child revealed what had happened three days earlier. She revealed that at around 5pm on July 8, while Mensah was at the house conducting one of the girl’s lessons, he had sex with her.

Court documents show Mensah tried to keep the child silent afterwards, warning her that speaking out would bring shame on her family, and further threatened to fail her in his subject when end-of-term exams came round.

Once the mother reported the matter, police took statements from both her and the child, and a medical examination at a government hospital returned findings consistent with sexual assault.

Police arrested Mensah on July 12, 2026. He denied the allegation in his cautioned statement, but investigators went on to charge him with defilement, and he was arraigned before the Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court.

Handing down the 12-year sentence, the court said it was meant to serve as a deterrent against sexual offences targeting children and other vulnerable people.

The arrests were made by the Upper Denkyira West District Police Command following the circulation of a video showing some individuals assaulting the rider with machetes.

The disturbing footage, which went viral on social media, sparked public outrage and prompted police investigations into the incident.

According to the Police, two suspects have so far been taken into custody to assist with investigations, while the prime suspect remains at large.

The Police Command has assured the public that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspect and bring all persons involved to justice.

The 18-year-old rider is said to have survived the attack, with further details on the circumstances leading to the assault expected to emerge as investigations continue.

The lecturer, who teaches Biology, was reportedly confronted after students claimed he had repeatedly made sexual advances towards the student.

According to reports, the student, with the support of some colleagues, allegedly set a trap for the lecturer. When she entered his office, she reportedly raised an alarm, prompting other students to rush to the scene.

Students who arrived allegedly found the lecturer in his underwear and attempted to gain access to the room. The lecturer reportedly locked the laboratory door as students gathered outside.

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A video circulating online showed students forcing their way into the room, after which the lecturer allegedly attempted to escape by climbing through a window.

The lecturer was later arrested and taken into custody as authorities began investigations into the allegations.

The incident has sparked concerns among students and members of the public over allegations of abuse of authority and inappropriate relationships between lecturers and students.

Authorities of the institution are yet to officially comment on the matter or provide details on the next steps in the investigation.

The incident occurred at Assin Yaw Attah on Thursday when the suspect, believed to be in his early 20s, allegedly trespassed onto a cocoa farm and attempted to attack a 19-year-old farmer, identified only as Baba, with a stick.

According to eyewitnesses, the teenager raised an alarm, prompting residents to rush to the scene. The suspect was overpowered, tied to a pole and assaulted by the crowd.

The assault was briefly halted after a local opinion leader intervened, creating an opportunity for personnel from the Assin Breku Police Station to arrive at the scene.

The officers rescued the suspect and transported him to the Assin Praso Presbyterian Hospital, where he is receiving treatment for injuries sustained during the assault.

Speaking on the incident, Assin North District Police Commander, Superintendent Eric Yao Avudzi, condemned the growing trend of mob justice in the district.

He said the latest incident follows previous cases of mob violence, including one in which a suspect was allegedly killed and the crowd attempted to set the body ablaze.

Superintendent Avudzi urged residents to desist from taking the law into their own hands and instead hand over suspected offenders to the police for investigation and prosecution.

“We are appealing to the public to allow the law to take its course. Suspected criminals should be handed over to the police rather than being subjected to mob justice,” he said.

Meanwhile, police say preliminary interactions with the suspect suggest he may be suffering from a mental health condition.

According to the police, the suspect gave inconsistent responses during questioning and displayed behaviour that raised concerns about his mental state. Some residents also told investigators they had recently seen him wandering around the community and exhibiting signs of mental instability.

Police have since launched investigations into both the alleged attempted assault and the mob attack.

Efforts are also underway to establish the suspect’s identity, trace his relatives and identify those involved in assaulting him.

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The suspects, who were arrested during a police operation in Akyem Abomosu, include three Nigerian women and six Ghanaian men believed to be their accomplices.

The operation was led by the Commander of the Police Forward Operating Unit (FPU), ASP Seth Ehuren, and targeted locations suspected to be hotspots for narcotics activities and prostitution within the Abomosu community.

According to the police, the arrest followed a targeted swoop on areas identified as centres for the suspected illegal activities.

Items believed to be connected to the alleged Indian hemp trade were retrieved during the operation.

The suspects are expected to be presented before the Osino Magistrate  Court on Friday, July 17, 2026, for prosecution.

Nana Kofi Agyei said the police operation in the Atiwa District forms part of ongoing efforts to curb prostitution and other related social vices in the area.

He added that the police remain committed to upholding their integrity and intensifying efforts to deal with narcotics-related offences and trafficking syndicates operating in the area.

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According to a report by the Gambia Youth And Women’s Forum, the suspect was travelling on a public transport vehicle from a neighbouring country when officers intercepted him and conducted a search.

During the inspection, officials discovered that the ecstasy pills had been carefully hidden inside the man’s prosthetic leg in what authorities described as an unusually sophisticated smuggling method.

Customs officials said the seizure underscores the increasingly complex tactics being employed by criminal networks to transport illicit drugs across borders.

The suspect has been taken into custody and is expected to be arraigned before the High Court to face legal proceedings.

Authorities say investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the attempted drug trafficking operation and to identify any other individuals connected to the case.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio, the seizures came through the cooperation of Ghana’s Attorney General’s Office, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the Ghana Police Service, the Cyber Security Authority, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), and the National Intelligence Bureau, working alongside American agencies including the FBI, the DEA’s Sensitive Investigation Unit, the Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations, the DOJ’s Office of International Affairs, and the FBI’s Legal Attaché Office in Accra.

Assets seized from Abu Trica, who also goes by the alias Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, include a mansion, a Lamborghini, a Tesla Cybertruck, a Mercedes Benz, and a BMW.

“Kumi allegedly used his ill-gotten gains to acquire luxury vehicles and other items of value. Assets seized by international law enforcement partners included a mansion in Ghana, a Lamborghini, Tesla Cybertruck, Mercedes Benz, and BMW,” the Attorney’s Office said in a statement on its website.

Photos released alongside the announcement show an aerial view of the seized mansion, as well as a row of white luxury vehicles lined up in a parking garage.

Swedru-based Abu Trica, 31, was arrested in Ghana on December 11, 2025, and extradited to the U.S. on July 9, 2026, to answer allegations that he was part of a criminal network that defrauded more than 80 elderly American victims of over $8 million between April 2023 and November 2025.

Prosecutors say Abu Trica and a co-defendant, Daniel Yussif, also known as Denteni or Slab, used online dating platforms and social media to target widows and divorcees, with Abu Trica allegedly employing AI-driven video technology to pose as fictitious female personas.

The network reportedly lured victims with false promises of gold or diamond inheritances, then persuaded them to wire money to accounts controlled by the network, with portions of the proceeds funnelled to co-conspirators in Ghana via money mules and fake businesses.

Abu Trica has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. His seized assets are subject to forfeiture proceedings.

The accusation remains only a charge until the court finds him guilty.

Mr Mahama, who works with the Transport Unit of GCGL, said the incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Monday (July 13, 2026) night when he had gone out to buy kenkey for his children.

The incident

“After buying the kenkey and trying to contact my children to come and collect the food, I saw a vehicle coming.

When it got closer, one man suddenly jumped out of it and ordered me to lie on the ground.

Before I realised what was happening, one person used a stick to hit my head, and I fell,” he narrated.

“They told me I was an armed robber and asked me to raise my hands.

They said if I did not cooperate, they would shoot me. One of them even cocked the gun,” Mr. Mahama added.

He said he attempted to convince the officers to follow him to his house, which was only a few houses away, so his family and neighbours could identify him, but the police officers refused.

Mr Mahama said the men were dressed in black clothing and arrived in a white Toyota pickup vehicle without police markings.

“After they attacked me, they handcuffed me and took me away.

During the journey, I kept telling them I was not a robber, but nobody listened to me,” he said.

Mr Mahama said that while still in handcuffs they took him to Zongo Junction and left him in the vehicle for about three hours while they stood stopping taxis.

Assault

Mr Mahama further alleged that he was assaulted whenever he tried to explain himself.

“Any time I opened my mouth to explain, they did not want to listen.

They slapped me and hit me.

They did not give me the chance to speak,” he added, saying, “When they got me out of the vehicle after we arrived at the Nungua Police Station, they ordered me to lie down. 

“They kicked my leg and started beating me with what felt like a metal object all over my body,” he said.

Mr Mahama said his brother later arrived at the station after the police contacted him.

He said a woman at the station later intervened after listening to his explanation.

He said when he went to report the matter at the Nungua Police Station yesterday, he was able to identify some of the officers involved.

“One of them had spoken to my daughter earlier and gave her his number.

When I got the number from my daughter, I realised he was the driver of the vehicle,” Mr Mahama said, adding, “He was the one who hit my head with the stick.”

“When I saw him at the station, I told them he was part of those who beat me,” he said.

Mr Mahama said that after his report, the Station Commander later invited the officers involved to explain what happened.

“They brought the driver and another officer. When they were asked who beat me, they denied responsibility,” he said.

He said he was later taken to another office where his complaint was heard.

Medical report

The Resident Medical Officer of the Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL), Dr Jacqui Barnes, who is treating Mr Mahama, said the patient reported with complaints of headache, pain in both eyes and general bodily pains following an assault.

On examination, Dr Barnes said there was swelling around his eyes and also bleeding in both eyes, with the left eye more affected than the right.

“The patient has a haematoma, or a collection of blood under the skin, on the posterior part of the right thigh, accompanied by a superficial laceration. Another haematoma was observed on the outer side of the left thigh,” she said.

Dr Barnes said she also identified a small swelling on the scalp, measuring approximately two centimetres in diameter, which the patient identified as the area where he was allegedly struck with a stick.

“The patient will be treated with eye drops, injections, muscle relaxants, and pain medication.

He will be monitored for the next 24 hours to assess his condition and response to treatment,” she said.

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The allegations were contained in a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio following Kumi’s extradition from Ghana to the United States to face charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

According to court documents, Kumi and his alleged accomplice, Daniel Yussif, were part of a criminal network that targeted elderly victims across the United States between April 2023 and November 2025.

Prosecutors allege that the group identified victims through online dating platforms and social media, with a focus on elderly widows and divorcees. They are accused of creating fake female profiles and using those identities to develop romantic relationships with victims before persuading them to send money under false pretences.

The U.S. Department of Justice said Kumi allegedly used “advanced techniques,” including AI-driven video platforms, to communicate with victims while posing as fictitious women.

Other members of the alleged scheme are said to have used encrypted messaging platforms and phone calls to maintain the false identities and strengthen the deception.

Investigators allege that victims were convinced they were involved in genuine romantic relationships before being persuaded to send funds based on fabricated claims involving gold and diamond inheritances.

The money was allegedly transferred into bank accounts controlled by members of the network and later distributed to accomplices in Ghana and other countries.

Prosecutors further allege that the group relied on money mules in Ghana and members of the Ghanaian immigrant community in the United States to launder millions of dollars through shell businesses and bank accounts.

According to U.S. authorities, the alleged operation generated more than $8 million from over 80 elderly victims.

Kumi is also accused of using proceeds from the alleged fraud to acquire luxury properties and vehicles, including a mansion in Ghana, a Lamborghini, a Tesla Cybertruck, a Mercedes-Benz and a BMW. The assets have since been seized by law enforcement authorities.

He was arrested in Ghana on December 11, 2025, and extradited to the United States on July 9, 2026.

Kumi faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Prosecutors are also seeking the forfeiture of assets they allege were purchased with proceeds from the scheme.

If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison on each count. Any sentence, however, will be determined by the court after considering relevant factors, including his alleged role in the offences and any criminal history.

Kumi is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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The three employees were arrested by the Central East Regional Police Command after investigations allegedly uncovered a scheme in which duplicate receipt books were created and payments made by patients were diverted from the clinic’s official accounts into unauthorised accounts.

According to the prosecution, the alleged fraudulent activities resulted in financial losses exceeding GH¢500,000.

When the case came before the Ofaakor Circuit Court on June 10, 2026, the court granted each of the accused persons bail in the sum of GH¢70,000 with one surety.

The court also issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a fourth suspect who failed to appear before the court.

Despite being granted bail, the three accused persons are yet to satisfy the bail conditions and remain unable to secure their release.

In a dramatic twist, the founder of Amagashie Herbal Clinic, Apostle Dr. Samuel Amagashie, announced his intention to withdraw the case after mediation by chiefs from Asante Mampong.

According to him, he decided to forgive the accused following appeals by the traditional leaders, choosing reconciliation over prolonged litigation.

Speaking to Adom News, Apostle Dr. Amagashie explained that his decision was influenced by the intervention of the chiefs and his belief in forgiveness, despite the significant financial loss allegedly suffered by the clinic.

Meanwhile, Nana Osei Bonsu, Chief Linguist to the Asante Mampong Atomfohene, who led the mediation efforts, urged Ghanaian workers, particularly the youth, to uphold honesty, integrity and accountability in their workplaces.

He stressed that trust remains one of the most valuable assets in any organisation and called on employees to avoid acts that could destroy the confidence reposed in them by their employers.

Although the complainant has expressed his willingness to discontinue the matter, the case remains before the court, where the appropriate legal processes are expected to determine the next course of action.

According to a police statement, the incident occurred at about 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, when 43-year-old Kwame Afrifa Mensah allegedly led a group of about 30 men to the SDA Church polling station, where the elections were being held.

The police said security personnel approached the group to ascertain the reason for their presence, but the men allegedly became aggressive, attacked officers and disrupted the electoral process by throwing electoral materials onto the ground.

Kwame Afrifa Mensah, who police identified as the alleged leader of the group, together with six others, was arrested to assist with investigations. The remaining members of the group reportedly fled the scene, with efforts underway to apprehend them.

Preliminary investigations indicate that Afrifa Mensah claimed some of his supporters had been sidelined in the electoral process and that he had secured an interlocutory injunction to stop the elections.

However, the police said neither the Electoral Commission nor the service had received any court order or injunction directing that the elections be suspended.

The police said officers quickly restored calm at the polling station, allowing voting to continue under adequate security.

The elections proceeded without further incident and ended peacefully at about 4:00 p.m., after which the Electoral Commission declared the results.

Later that day, police said Afrifa Mensah and another suspect, Osman Awuni, 44, complained of ill health and were admitted to the Mampong Government Hospital for medical attention.

The two suspects remain under police guard while receiving treatment.

The Police Command said investigations are ongoing and assured the public that further updates would be provided as the case progresses.

Frank Marshall Cromwell, the fourth prosecution witness and lead investigator, told an Accra High Court that the investigation was triggered by a tip-off alleging the diversion of public funds, and not by a formal complaint.

Responding to questions from Samuel Atta Akyea, counsel for the accused persons, Mr Cromwell said investigations of that nature could be initiated through petitions, anonymous information or tip-offs.

The defence questioned whether any complaint had first been lodged with the National Security establishment before EOCO commenced investigations, but the witness said he could not confirm whether such a complaint existed.

He said EOCO acted on intelligence received and subsequently sought information from the National Signals Bureau.

Mr. Atta Akyea also questioned the investigator’s understanding of the national security architecture, suggesting that the Bureau of National Communications, now the National Signals Bureau, operated as an internal department of the National Security Council Secretariat.

Mr. Cromwell responded that, based on account-opening documents obtained during investigations, it operated under the National Security Council Secretariat and maintained a separate bank account.

The witness agreed that EOCO was a public institution and that his unit, the Special Investigations Unit, functioned as a department within the organisation.

The defence further questioned the investigator about the salary records tendered in evidence, pointing out that Mr Adu-Boahene’s payslips were obtained from the National Security Council rather than the National Signals Bureau.

Mr Cromwell confirmed that the salary records were indeed obtained from the National Security Council following requests made during investigations.

Counsel suggested that investigators had initially written to the wrong institution because they did not fully understand the national security structure, but the witness maintained that requests were directed to the National Security Council for information relevant to the investigation.

The defence also challenged the investigator on the operation of the National Security Coordinator’s bank account, arguing that Mr Adu-Boahene acted under the authority of the National Security Coordinator and lacked the power to authorise expenditure independently.

Mr Cromwell acknowledged that the account mandate required the National Security Coordinator and Mr Adu-Boahene to co-sign cheques, but maintained that investigations established that GH¢49.1 million was transferred from the Bureau of National Communications account to a private account linked to the accused persons.

The witness further confirmed that all three cheques amounting to GH¢49.1 million bore the signatures of both the National Security Coordinator and Mr Adu-Boahene.

Under further questioning, Mr Cromwell agreed that Fidelity Bank had informed investigators that part of the funds had been moved to UMB Bank to take advantage of foreign exchange trading opportunities.

He, however, told the court that an analysis of the bank statements showed Mr Adu-Boahene first transferred GH¢7.25 million into his personal account, then returned GH¢7.2 million to the National Security Coordinator’s account, retaining GH¢50,000.

According to the witness, investigators found no evidence that the GH¢7.2 million transfer was related to any authorised special operation, adding that the transfer back to the National Security account occurred only after the bank contacted the Coordinator to mitigate potential losses.

The defence also referred to evidence previously given by the second prosecution witness, Ms Edith Adumuah, Head of Finance, that major transactions on the account required authorisation from the National Security Coordinator.

Mr Cromwell said he could not comment on testimony he did not personally hear in court, although he maintained that the account-opening documents showed the applicable signing mandate.

During the proceedings, the defence tendered emails and related attachments into evidence without objection from the prosecution, and the court admitted them.

Asked where the three disputed cheques were intended to be lodged, Mr Cromwell said he could not state their intended destination but maintained that investigations established they were ultimately deposited into private accounts belonging to the accused persons.

The case was adjourned to Wednesday, July 15, 2026, to continue the cross-examination of the fourth prosecution witness.

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 Eric Apaflo Buernortey, charged with assault, pleaded not guilty.

This is the second time the teacher has been arraigned.

The accused was first arraigned after the issue broke out on June 8, 2026.

 When the accused was arraigned, the matter was withdrawn by the Police and the accused was discharged.

The Nyinahin District Court, presided over by a relieving judge, Mr Lord Delvin Essandoh, admitted Buernortey to bail in the sum of GHC80,000 with three sureties, who are to be residents within the jurisdiction of the court.

It also directed the teacher to report to the case investigator every two weeks on Mondays.

The court said it would not tolerate any misinformation churned out by the public in relation to the matter before it.

“The public is hereby cautioned against any misinformation in respect of the matter as any misinformation would not be tolerated,” the court said.

The Prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Eric Owusu, narrated that the complainant, Patricia Chibu, was an 18-year-old final year student of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School.

The accused person was also a tutor at the same school and a caretaker of Adusei Hostel adjacent to the school.

Prosecution said that on June 8, 2026, at about 12:00 noon, the accused person cautioned the complainant and other male students occupying the hostel over misconduct.

The court heard that during the confrontation, the complainant insulted and mocked the accused person, which offended him.

Consequently, the teacher attacked and assaulted the complainant.

The complainant also invited some town folks to the scene who attempted to lynch the teacher but the timely intervention of a Police Patrol Team prevented the attack.

He was rescued and taken to the Police Station together with the complainant, who was issued with a Police Medical form to seek treatment.

The prosecution said the complainant returned the medical form duly endorsed by a medical officer.

The accused person was detained, investigations were conducted and a caution statement was obtained from him.

Eyewitnesses described the operation as a “Rambo-style” raid carried out in broad daylight.

According to reports, the soldiers arrived with 15 low-bed trucks, surrounded the impounded excavators and instructed the District Chief Executive (DCE) to release the equipment.

The excavators form part of 35 machines seized in May last year during an operation against illegal mining in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve.

The equipment was confiscated after miners were accused of carrying out illegal mining activities that left large portions of the forest reserve degraded.

The matter is currently before the courts, with the Sefwi Wiawso High Court having granted an interlocutory injunction in favour of the forest concessionaire, Clean Jobs, restraining the release of the excavators until the substantive case is determined.

Despite the court order, the military personnel allegedly removed the excavators, claiming they were acting on “orders from above.”

The circumstances surrounding the operation remain unclear, and it is yet to be established who authorised the release of the machines.

Authorities have not officially commented on the incident.

The officer, whose name was withheld in a police statement, is alleged to have owned some of the illegal structures located in the area.

The allegations came to light after a special taskforce from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) visited the enclave to demolish structures erected along the Subin Stream, behind the COCOBOD building in Adum.

The demolition exercise was, however, halted after some squatters allegedly attacked the taskforce, which comprised soldiers and city guards.

The squatters reportedly pelted the team with stones and used clubs to attack them, while also damaging two pickup trucks and an excavator deployed for the exercise. The windscreens of the vehicles were shattered and some tyres deflated.

The confrontation resulted in injuries to three members of the taskforce, including a soldier.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive, Richard Ofori Agyeman-Boadi, has hinted at a second phase of the demolition exercise, which he said would be carried out without prior notice.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has expressed concern over the allegations involving the officer and said it will communicate further developments as investigations progress.

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Preliminary reports indicate that two armed men allegedly entered the school premises and fired shots, forcing pupils and staff to flee in fear.

The headmaster is also reported to have been assaulted during the incident.

In a statement, the Ministry condemned the attack, describing it as a serious threat to the safety and security of the school community.

“The Ministry of Education unequivocally condemns the disturbing shooting incident that occurred at Zohe Evangelical Presbyterian (EP) Primary School in Yendi, in the Northern Region,” the statement said.

The Ministry stressed that schools must remain safe spaces for children and educators, noting that educational institutions are dedicated to teaching, learning and the holistic development of pupils.

It described the use of firearms, violence and intimidation on school premises as unacceptable and a grave threat to the well-being of learners, teachers and the wider educational community.

Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has since directed the Ghana Police Service to conduct immediate investigations into the incident and ensure that those responsible are arrested and prosecuted.

“The Minister has directed the immediate attention of the Ghana Police Service to this criminal act and has called for swift investigations into the incident,” the statement added.

The Ministry also appealed to the public to respect the sanctity of schools and refrain from actions that could endanger the lives of pupils and teachers.

Expressing solidarity with those affected, the Ministry said it stands with the injured headmaster, pupils and staff, and wished the headmaster a speedy recovery.

It further assured parents, guardians and the general public of its commitment to working with security agencies to ensure schools remain safe environments for teaching and learning.

Charles Ampofo, an unemployed resident of Sunyani, pleaded guilty to two counts of stealing and unlawful possession of police gear and related items during proceedings before the court.

He was sentenced on his own plea for stealing, contrary to Section 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960, and for unlawful possession of a police uniform and other property, contrary to Section 28 of the Police Service Act, 1970.

Betrayal of trust

According to the brief facts presented in court by the police prosecutor, ASP Stephen Ofori, the incident occurred on the evening of July 6, 2026, when the convict met the complainant, Jabuni Issah, a farmer from Techiman.

The complainant, who was visiting a relative admitted to KATH, struck up a friendship with Ampofo, who claimed he was also at the hospital to visit a relative admitted there at about 8:00 p.m.

Showing goodwill, Issah shared a mat with Ampofo so they could sleep along the hospital corridor for the night.

The situation, however, took a turn at approximately 4:05 a.m. on July 7, 2026, when Ampofo suddenly raised a false alarm, claiming his mobile phone had been stolen.

Awoken by the commotion, Issah checked his belongings and discovered that GH¢6,000 in cash was missing from his bag.

ASP Ofori told the court, presided over by Her Honour Vida Akyaa Yeboah on Thursday, July 9, 2026, that when Issah immediately alerted hospital security, Ampofo became visibly tense and fled the scene as security guards began questioning those in the area.

How hidden cash and police gear were discovered

Following a chase, Ampofo was arrested, and a search of his person revealed GH¢5,000 of the stolen money stuffed inside his socks. He was then handed over to the police.

A subsequent search of Ampofo’s bag uncovered Ghana Police Service accoutrements, including a pair of handcuffs, two stun devices, a drop-leg holster and a carrier vest.

During interrogation, Ampofo confessed to stealing the farmer’s money but failed to explain how he came into possession of the police gear.

The Asokwa Circuit Court handed down the two-and-a-half-year sentence after Ampofo pleaded guilty to both charges.

ASP Stephen Ofori argued that the convict’s actions were highly reprehensible, noting that theft at hospitals has become rampant.

According to him, the incident would have brought the hospital into disrepute had the accused succeeded in escaping with the money.

Crocodile tears in court?

Ampofo broke down immediately after the court handed down his jail sentence and pleaded for leniency.

However, the court observed that there was not a single tear despite his crying.

While the stealing charge attracted a two-year jail term, the unlawful possession of police accoutrements earned him an additional six months’ imprisonment.

Her Honour Akyaa Yeboah said the court took into consideration the fact that the convict was a first-time offender.

She added that she was not moved by the convict’s display of emotion in court, noting that his cries produced no tears.

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The disclosure was made on the DHS website on Wednesday as part of what the agency described as its updated “worst-of-the-worst” criminal register.

Although the names and photographs have been released, US authorities did not indicate when the affected Nigerians would be deported.

The US immigration authorities said the move forms part of ongoing immigration enforcement efforts, noting that those listed had been convicted of serious crimes. However, the agency did not provide details of the offences committed by each individual or a timeline for their removal.

The statement read, “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of the worst criminal aliens arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

“Under DHS leadership, the hard-working men and women of DHS and ICE are fulfilling President Trump’s promise and carrying out mass deportations – starting with the worst of the worst – including the illegal aliens you see here.”

The published list includes Sunday Adediora, Sunday Kunkushi, Mkpouto Etukudoh, Marcus Unigwe, Olaniyi Ojikutu, Boluwaji Akingunsoye, Ejike Asiegbunam, Emmanuel Mayegun Adeola, Bamidele Bolatiwa, Ifeanyi Nwaozomudoh, Aderemi Akefe, Solomon Wilfred, Chibundu Anuebunwa, Joshua Ineh, Usman Momoh, Oluwole Odunowo, Bolarinwa Salau, Oriyomi Aloba, and others.

Others listed are Oludayo Adeagbo, Olaniyi Akintuyi, Talatu Dada, Olatunde Oladinni, Jelili Qudus, Abayomi Daramola, Toluwani Adebakin, Olamide Jolayemi, Isaiah Okere, Benji Macaulay, Joseph Ogbara, Olusegun Martins, Kingsley Ariegwe, Olugbenga Abass, Oyewole Balogun, Adeyinka Ademokunla, Christian Ogunghide, Christopher Ojuma, Olamide Adedipe, Patrick Onogwu, Olajide Olateru-Olagbegi and Omotayo Akinto.

Also on the list are Kenneth Unanka, Jeremiah Ehis, Oluwafemi Orimolade, Ayibatonye Bienzigha, Uche Diuno, Akinwale Adaramaja, Boluwatife Afolabi, Chinonso Ochie, Olayinka A. Jones, Theophilus Anwana, Aishatu Umaru, Henry Idiagbonya, Okechukwu Okoronkwo, Daro Kosin, Sakiru Ambali, Kamaludeen Giwa, Cyril Odogwu, Ifeanyi Echigeme, Kingsley Ibhadore, Suraj Tairu, Peter Equere, Dasola Abdulraheem, Adewale Aladekoba and Akeem Adeleke.

The list further includes Bernard Ogie Oretekor, Abiemwense Obanor, Olufemi Olufisayo Olutiola, Chukwuemeka Okorie, Abimbola Esan, Elizabeth Miller, Chima Orji, Adetunji Olofinlade, Abdul Akinsanya, Elizabeth Adeshewo, Dennis Ofuoma, Quazeem Adeyinka, Ifeanyi Okoro, Oluwaseun Kassim, Olumide Bankole Morakinyo, Abraham Ola Osoko, Oluchi Jennifer and Chibuzo Nwaonu.

The latest action forms part of the immigration enforcement measures introduced by the administration of President Donald Trump following his return to office on January 20, 2025.

On his first day back in office, Trump signed a series of executive orders declaring illegal immigration a national emergency and directing federal agencies to strengthen border security and accelerate the deportation of undocumented migrants.

One of the executive orders, titled Protecting the American People Against Invasion, directed immigration authorities to prioritise the arrest and removal of deportable migrants, particularly those considered threats to public safety and national security.

Defending the policy, the DHS said the administration was fulfilling Trump’s campaign promise to carry out mass deportations, beginning with what it described as the “worst of the worst” criminal offenders.

The department added that officers of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement had been instructed to intensify operations nationwide against non-citizens convicted of serious crimes.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has also defended the immigration crackdown, saying the administration remained committed to enforcing US immigration laws and removing undocumented immigrants with criminal records in line with President Trump’s immigration agenda.

Official US immigration data show that Guatemala has recorded the highest number of deportees since the renewed enforcement campaign began, followed by Honduras, Mexico and El Salvador.

The United States has also expanded deportation flights to countries across Africa, Asia and the Caribbean as enforcement operations continue.

Nigeria has also come under increased scrutiny by the Trump administration. In June, Washington imposed partial visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens, citing concerns over identity management, information sharing, visa overstay rates and security screening.

The coordinated operation targeted suspected drug trafficking and abuse hotspots, including Pedu, Victoria Road, the University of Cape Coast (UCC) area, Downtown and other strategic locations.

According to NACOC, the exercise forms part of its ongoing efforts to clamp down on the illicit drug trade and improve public safety.

The Commission said officers conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations, leading to the arrest of the suspects and the retrieval of exhibits believed to be linked to illegal narcotics activities.

The suspects, made up of both men and women aged between 24 and 55, are currently assisting with investigations.

NACOC indicated that the seized exhibits will undergo further examination as part of the Commission’s investigations into the suspected drug-related activities.

The Commission said the operation demonstrates its commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks and reducing the availability of illicit substances in communities.

The suspects are expected to be processed in accordance with the law after investigations are concluded.

NACOC also appealed to the public to continue providing credible information to support its efforts to combat drug trafficking and other narcotics-related offences across the country.

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Describing the incident as “unacceptable and shameful,” the Minister urged investigators to ensure the suspect is arrested and prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others. Reports indicate that the teacher has fled to neighbouring border communities.

Speaking at the 2026 GALOP National School Awards on Thursday, July 9, Mr Iddrisu said the Ministry of Education was closely monitoring the progress of the police investigation and expected the matter to be handled with urgency and professionalism.

“The incident in Bole is unacceptable and shameful. So, the Police, we are watching you and how you proceed with the investigation and how you go further to prosecution to deter that unacceptable behaviour and conduct of a teacher,” he said.

The Minister also directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to take a firm stance against indiscipline in schools, stressing that both teachers and students found culpable of misconduct must face appropriate sanctions to protect discipline and professionalism within the education sector.

Meanwhile, the GES has suspended the payment of the teacher’s salary after he reportedly failed to report to duty following the incident.

The exercise, led by the Ashanti Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), with support from the Central MTTD in Accra and a team from the Police Headquarters, targeted motorists engaging in unauthorised practices on the roads.

The operation was conducted at the Airport Roundabout and Santasi Roundabout, where officers focused on the unauthorised use of sirens, horns, strobe lights, improvised headlamps, and the unlawful use of road shoulders and verges.

During the exercise, police removed and seized the unauthorised devices and modified vehicle accessories, while affected drivers were educated and cautioned to comply with road traffic regulations.

The Ghana Police Service said the enforcement forms part of efforts to promote discipline, safety and order among road users.

The service added that similar operations will continue across the country to address traffic offences and improve road safety.

The affected facilities are the Benchema Barrier Police Post and the Asempanaye Police Post, which were reportedly vandalised and destroyed amid tensions following the fatal shooting incident.

The development has raised security concerns in the affected communities as residents await investigations into both the shooting and the destruction of the police facilities.

The Juaboso District Chief Executive, Alexander Adu Quist, has visited the bereaved families and injured victims to express his condolences and sympathies.

He assured the affected families of the Assembly’s support during the difficult period and pledged that steps would be taken to assist those impacted by the incident.

The DCE also announced that the damaged police posts at Benchema Barrier and Asempanaye would be reconstructed to restore security presence and services in the communities.

Meanwhile, the Assemblyman for the Sefwi Sayerano Electoral Area, Samuel Agyekum, has called for compensation for the families of the deceased and those injured during the incident.

He urged authorities to provide the needed support to help affected families cope with the aftermath of the tragedy.

In a statement, the Police said the Northern Regional Special Operations Team, known as Red Maria, made the arrests following a complaint from the alleged victim.

According to the Police, the incident began in the Aboabo community in Tamale and later extended to Kalpohin.

The complainant alleged that the five suspects arrested him without lawful authority and took him to their base in Aboabo.

He further alleged that the suspects seized items from his room, including a mobile phone, a Yamaha motorbike, five sachets of suspected tramadol and about GH¢28,000 in cash.

The victim said he was released the following morning, but the suspects later demanded an additional GH¢15,000 before they would return his motorbike.

Acting on the complaint, the Red Maria team tracked and arrested the five suspects. During the operation, the Police said they recovered the complainant’s Yamaha motorbike, GH¢12,273 in cash and five sachets of suspected 250mg tramadol.

The Police added that the suspects and all recovered exhibits have been handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for further investigations.

The suspects are expected to be processed for court after investigations are concluded.

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The operation, conducted by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team (SOT) in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, led to the arrest of 44 suspects between July 3 and 5, 2026.

According to the Police, the suspects — comprising 41 males and three females — were arrested during intelligence-led operations in identified criminal hotspots, including Emena New Site, Boadi, Abuabo, Ash Town, Kodie, Bremang, Pankrono, Gyinyaase and surrounding communities.

“The operations, which targeted identified criminal hotspots including Emena New Site, Boadi, Abuabo, Ash Town, Kodie, Bremang, Pankrono, Gyinyaase and surrounding communities, resulted in the arrest of forty-four (44) suspects, comprising forty-one (41) males and three (3) females, for various narcotics-related offences,” the Police said in a statement.

Among those arrested is Emmanuel Duah, 24, who is alleged to have produced cannabis-infused toffees, advertised them online and sold them mainly to students.

Others include Richard Boateng, 45, who is accused of producing cannabis-infused alcoholic beverages, and Frederick Agyei, who is alleged to have been a major supplier of cannabis to university students.

The Police also recovered a large quantity of suspected narcotic substances, including 200 sachets of Tramadol tablets, 400 sealed wraps of dried leaves believed to be cannabis, and locally prepared concoctions suspected to contain narcotics.

Nine casino jackpot machines believed to have been used for illegal activities were also seized.

The exhibits have been secured for forensic examination, while the suspects remain in Police custody assisting with investigations.

The Police said efforts are ongoing to arrest additional suspects believed to be linked to the alleged network.

The Service has assured students, parents, and educational institutions of its commitment to protecting communities from illicit drug trafficking, while urging the public to continue providing credible information to support law enforcement operations.

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Ebenezer Ghartey pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing when he appeared before the Accra Circuit Court.

Inspector Frank Morgan Dorvi, prosecuting, told the court, presided over by Mrs Emmanuella Sarah Asmah, that the accused allegedly transferred the money from a DVLA administrative officer’s MTN merchant account to his Mobile Money account.

The court admitted Ghartey to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with three sureties resident within the court’s jurisdiction.

One surety is to justify the bail with landed property within the jurisdiction valued at not less than the bail sum, while another must be a public servant earning not less than GH¢5,000 a month.

The court also ordered Ghartey to report to the case investigator every Monday and Friday until further orders and adjourned the case to August 4, 2026.

The prosecution said the complainant, whose name was withheld, is an Administrative Officer at the DVLA under whose supervision Ghartey was serving as a National Service Personnel.

According to the prosecution, on May 22, 2026, the complainant detected an unauthorised withdrawal of GH¢3,000 from her MTN merchant account after checking her balance.

The prosecution said she subsequently obtained transaction records from MTN, which allegedly identified Ghartey as the recipient of the transfer.

Further examination of transactions covering the period from March 31 to May 20, 2026, allegedly revealed that a total of GH¢308,300 had been transferred from the complainant’s merchant account to Ghartey’s Mobile Money account.

The matter was reported to the Cantonments Police, leading to the arrest of the accused.

During investigations, the prosecution said Ghartey told the Police that “he was not on salary’ and he used the stolen money to pay his rent.

He also purchased a Hyundai Elantra saloon car, a Samsung 50-inch television set, a set of furniture, an air conditioner, a floor carpet, a dining table and chairs, a washing machine, and a television rack and frame.

The prosecution said Ghartey also used part of the money to pay his sibling’s school fees.

The Prosecution told the court that, in his caution statement, Ghartey admitted committing the offence.

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The accused, Richard Langma, denied a charge of defilement of a child under 16 years, contrary to Section 101(2) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), when he appeared before the court presided over by Mr Kwasi Appiatse Abaidoo.

The prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) George Okrah Akomeah, told the court that the complainant, a 24-year-old trader and a relative of the accused, lived in the same compound house with him at Ogome.

According to the prosecution, on June 24, 2026, the complainant, who was unwell, left her two-year-old daughter playing in the compound with another child while she went to rest.

ASP Akomeah said a witness later heard the child crying and, together with the complainant, searched for her and found her in the accused’s room.

The prosecution said the child was immediately rescued and handed to her mother, who noticed she was bleeding from her private part and reported the incident to the police.

The child’s parent was issued with a police medical report form and taken to the Somanya Polyclinic before being referred to the Akuse Government Hospital for further examination and treatment.

She was treated and discharged the same day.

ASP Akomeah told the court that the accused was arrested later that day and, during investigations, allegedly stated that he committed the act because he believed the child had a spirit that needed to be removed.

Following investigations, the accused was charged and brought before the court.

The court remanded him into prison custody after he pleaded not guilty.

The case has been adjourned to July 13, 2026.

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The incident that has led to the arrest of a 21-year-old suspect.

Prince William County Police say the victim was found in the driver’s seat of a crashed vehicle in Manassas, Virginia, on June 25 with a gunshot wound to his upper body.

He was pronounced dead at the scene, prompting a homicide investigation.

According to investigators, officers were responding to reports of a vehicle collision in the 7900 block of Community Drive when they discovered a car that had crashed into a parked vehicle.

Further checks revealed that the victim had suffered a fatal gunshot injury.

Detectives, working alongside U.S. Marshals, arrested 21-year-old Jamal Dana Allen at his residence in Manassas on July 2.

He has been charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and is being held without bond.

Authorities say early findings suggest the incident was not random, although the exact motive has not yet been disclosed.

Investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the killing.

The operation, carried out by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team (SOT) in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, covered Kodie, Apagya, Dechemso, Old Tafo Ahenbronum, Ahodwo and Abofour.

According to the Police, the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on criminal activities and improve public safety in the region.

In all, 24 suspects—21 males and three females—were arrested.

Among those arrested was 49-year-old Richmond Okyere, who police say was found in possession of a pump-action gun with serial number 21GN-1918.

The other suspects are Mark Appiah Kubi, Nkrumah Zakaria (23), Paul Addo (62), Louis Samba (26), Azupeh Kelvin (28), Stephen Opoku (24), Fredrick Boakye (20), Frimpong Yiadom (33), Dennis Owusu (21), Alfred Agyeman (25), Owusu Davis (24), Kwaku Agyemang Duah (35), Akwasi Amankwah (35), Solomon Asamoah (27), Bushiru Alhassan (19), Juliana Vivor (17), Douglas Osei (28), Kwabena Aikins (38), Osman Ibrahim (31), Amponsah Emmanuel (40), Kwabena Fosu (39), Ama Pokuah (35) and Musah Haruna (32).

Police said several items believed to be linked to criminal activities were retrieved during the operation.

The exhibits include a pump-action gun, seven rounds of ammunition, two unregistered vehicles, an unregistered motorcycle, a Mercedes-Benz saloon car, a fireproof safe, suspected cannabis, suspected narcotic substances, tramadol tablets, Royal tablets, narcotics processing materials, drinks and locally made toffees suspected to be laced with narcotic substances, a Dell laptop, two LED television sets, boxes of African Viagra, lighters, crushers, ash residue believed to be associated with narcotics use, and unspecified sums of money suspected to be proceeds from the sale of narcotic substances.

The Police said all the suspects remain in custody and are assisting with investigations, while the retrieved exhibits have been retained for evidential purposes.

It added that suspects found culpable will be arraigned before court after investigations are concluded.

The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to sustained intelligence-led operations to combat drug-related offences, violent crime and other forms of criminality.

It also urged members of the public to support law enforcement by providing credible information on criminal activities through the nearest police station or designated emergency channels.

The agency said the suspect, who works as a caregiver in the United Kingdom, was arrested at the departure hall of Terminal 2 of the airport on Sunday, June 28, while attempting to board a Virgin Atlantic flight to London.

According to a statement released on Sunday by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, a thorough search of the suspect’s luggage led to the discovery of 31 large wraps of cocaine disguised as hands of plantain and packed alongside other food items.

Babafemi said, “A thorough search of her bags resulted in the discovery of 31 big wraps of cocaine which were packaged to appear like plantain hands, weighing a total of 13 kilograms. In her statement, the elderly woman admitted full ownership of the recovered cocaine exhibits.”

He also announced the arrest of a 45-year-old PhD student at the University of Putra, Malaysia, Nwabueze Felix Onyeka, over an attempt to export cocaine concealed inside cartons of Orijin Bitters bound for Kuala Lumpur.

Babafemi said Onyeka was arrested in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State on June 29 after investigators traced him as the alleged leader of a drug trafficking syndicate.

He disclosed that operatives had earlier intercepted 36 parcels of cocaine weighing 5.80 kilograms hidden within the walls of nine cartons of the herbal drink that formed part of a consolidated cargo destined for Malaysia.

According to him, four suspects were initially arrested in Lagos during investigations, including the cargo agent, Alalade Taiwo Azeez; the driver who conveyed the consignment, Ndem Ogbonna Kelechi; a trader at ASPANDA Market, Trade Fair Complex, Okeke Tochukwu Chimezie; and Igwilo Chidi Henry, who allegedly supplied the cartons used to conceal the drugs.

Babafemi said, “The efforts eventually paid off, leading to the unmasking of Nwabueze hiding in his village Aziora, Ozubulu, Anambra State, as the leader of the syndicate.”

In Taraba State, the NDLEA said its operatives arrested a 30-year-old suspect, Daniel Harrison Ugwuoke, along the Zaki-Biam Road in Wukari Local Government Area on Saturday, July 4.

The agency said 43,980 capsules of Tramadol were recovered from two vehicle fuel tanks specially modified to conceal the drugs.

Similarly, NDLEA operatives arrested Boniface Agu, 65, and Monday Nwaeze, 50, during a raid in Gwantu Local Government Area of Kaduna State on July 2, where they allegedly recovered 1.7 kilograms of methamphetamine.

In Ebonyi State, a 65-year-old suspect, Francis Ifara Eja, was arrested with 231.7 kilograms of skunk at Ikwo on July 4, while a 75-year-old suspect, Alhaji Babani, was apprehended with 15 kilograms of skunk at Kurgwi in Qua’anpan Local Government Area of Plateau State on July 3.

The agency also reported that two suspects, Dahiru Mohammed, 65, and Isiya Lawan, 36, were arrested in Gombe State on July 1 with 587 blocks of cannabis sativa weighing 556 kilograms at Kuri village in Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area.

Beyond enforcement operations, the NDLEA said its commands nationwide sustained the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign through sensitisation programmes in schools, workplaces, worship centres and communities.

According to Babafemi, the awareness activities were conducted at Girls Secondary School, Abagana, Anambra State; Government Technical College, Obe, Enugu State; Adeola Odutola College, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State; and the FCE Staff Demonstration School, Kabuga, Kano State, among other locations.

Commending officers involved in the recent operations, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), praised the commands for combining enforcement with public enlightenment.

Babafemi quoted Marwa as saying he “commended the officers and men of MMIA, Taraba, Kaduna, Ebonyi, Plateau, and Gombe Commands for the arrests and seizures,” noting that “their drug supply reduction efforts balanced with WADA sensitisation activities,” while charging them and other officers across the country to continue to raise the operational bar.

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Relatives have identified the deceased as Isaac Amanor, a fashion designer who operated a tailoring shop near the Koforidua Sports Stadium.

Information gathered so far suggests Amanor may have been murdered by unknown assailants, who allegedly dumped his body at Dominion City, though the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.

According to residents, the body was discovered in the early hours of Sunday near residential homes in the community. The deceased, believed to be in his late 40s, was found wearing only a pair of boxer shorts.

The discovery has left residents alarmed, with many raising concerns about growing insecurity in the area and calling for an increased police presence.

Some residents also criticised what they described as a delayed police response, claiming that although the incident was reported shortly after the body was found, officers did not arrive promptly to retrieve the body and begin investigations.

They said the delay heightened anxiety in the community as residents and onlookers gathered at the scene awaiting the arrival of the police.

The Assembly Member for the Adweso Town Electoral Area, Samuel Atta Amo, described the incident as disturbing and called for urgent measures to strengthen security in the fast-developing community.

According to a police statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, Chief Supt. Juliana Obeng, the incident occurred on July 3, 2026, when the victim was attacked by two armed men on a motorbike while driving home from work with a bag containing the GH¢140,000.

The suspects allegedly opened fire on the victim’s vehicle, damaging the right rear tyre and the front windscreen, before trying to make away with the cash.

The statement said the victim however, returned fire, killing one of them at the scene. The other suspect escaped, abandoning the bag containing the GH¢140,000, which police subsequently recovered.

A search conducted on the deceased suspect led to the retrieval of an AK-47 assault rifle, two magazines containing fifty-five rounds of live ammunition, an additional eleven rounds of live ammunition, GH¢3,000 in cash, a Samsung mobile phone, and an identification card bearing the name Innocent Elemuwa Akachukwu, aged 46. Police also recovered five AK-47 spent shells and two pistol spent shells from the scene.

The body of the deceased has been deposited at the Police Hospital mortuary for preservation, autopsy and identification, while the Regional Police Command has taken over investigations.

Efforts are also underway to track down the accomplice who fled.

The enforcement exercise forms part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to clamp down on substance abuse and the illegal distribution of controlled substances.

According to the FDA, two staff members of the lounge have been arrested to assist with investigations into the alleged possession of the illicit drugs.

The premises have since been closed pending the outcome of the investigations.

The Authority said the operation underscores its commitment to protecting public health and ensuring that businesses comply with Ghana’s laws governing the sale and possession of regulated substances.

The FDA has identified and seized some drugs allegedly found during the operation.

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The operation, carried out on Monday, June 29, 2026, resulted in the discovery of 200 boxes of AA cartridges, amounting to about 50,000 rounds, concealed beneath other goods in a commercial vehicle.

The ammunition was found during a search of the vehicle, which was flagged as part of ongoing security checks in the region.

Three individuals identified as Alhassan Issahaku, Iddrisu Mashood, and Alhaji Issahaku, who were linked to the transportation of the consignment, were arrested to assist with investigations.

The suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue to determine the source of the ammunition and identify other individuals who may be connected to the operation.

The Upper West Regional Police Command commended the officers involved in the interception, describing the operation as professional and intelligence-led.

Authorities say the police remain committed to safeguarding lives and property while maintaining peace and security in the region, and have urged the public to support ongoing efforts by providing timely and credible information to assist in fighting crime.