Crime

Sue families of jailed Takoradi kidnappers – Families of kidnapped girls told

Private legal practitioner, Nkrabeah Effah-Dartey, has stated that the government cannot be compelled to pay the families of the kidnapped Takoradi girls any compensation.He...

Man, 23, sentenced for filming himself while raping a horse twice

A young man, who had sex with a horse, was accused by the owner of having "raped" her family's pet. The woman emotionally made her...

Int’I women lawyers demand justice for Lilian Dedjoe

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) is demanding justice for the late Lilian Dedjoe. In a statement signed by FIDA-Ghana President, Mrs Afua Addotey,...

YEA Deputy Director arrested over death of beaten-up girlfriend [Video]

A 31-year-old lady, Elizabeth Yesutor Akpalu, has lost her life as a result of an alleged assault on her. Her boyfriend, Kumah Philip Ceasar, a...

New twist to story of woman who allegedly fell to her death at East Legon [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · New twist to story of woman who fell to her death at East Legon Dr Victor Dedjoe, senior brother of Prince Charles Dedjoe,...

Two armed robbers dead after gun battle with Obuasi Police

The Police at Obuasi have gunned down two suspected armed robbers in an operation on the Miles 9 road. According to the Obuasi Divisional Police...

Stowaways hiding at rudder of ship heading for Spain nabbed [Video]

Lagos Port authorities have arrested four Nigerians who were hiding in a dangerous section of a cargo ship in an attempt to 'stowaway' to...

DV Coalition issues statement on death of Lilian Dejoe

The National Coalition on Domestic Violence Legislation in Ghana (DV Coalition) has issued a press statement on the death of Lilian Dedjoe. Lilian is alleged...

Ebony’s driver remanded into prison custody

The driver in-charge of the vehicle that caused the death of the hiplife artiste, Priscilla Opoku Kwarteng, alias ‘Ebony’, has been remanded into prison...

42-year-old farmer arrested over murder of Okada rider

A 42-year-old farmer at Okornya in the Yilo krobo District of the Eastern Region, Michael Akrofi, popularly known as Akro, has been remanded by...

54-year-old kidnapper nabbed

Police in the North East Region have arrested a 54-year-old suspected leader of a kidnapping gang. According to reports, the suspect kidnapped a 60-year-old cattle...

Trader gets painted stones instead of $36m of copper

A commodities trader was given painted stones instead of $36m (£26m) of copper from a Turkish supplier in a fraudulent deal last summer. Geneva-based Mercuria...

She beats me mercilessly – Man who killed wife with pestle

The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man, Christopher Chiabata, who killed his wife during a fight over money.It was gathered that...

Fake lecturer, another remanded over murder

The Kaneshie District Court has remanded two persons who have been held for the murder of one Wendy Fynn Morris at Japan Motors –...

Businessman in police grips over death of his wife

A businessman, Prince Charles Dedjoe, has been charged with murder by police prosecutors for allegedly killing his wife. State Prosecutor, Sergent Eva Gidiglo, said the...

Two notorious adult phone thieves busted at Tip Toe Lane [Video]

Two suspects are currently in the hands of the Tesano police for stealing phones in a shop at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra. The suspects,...

Thief beaten to pulp for stealing during KMA traders’ protest [Video]

A thief was just inches away from visiting the grave after receiving intense beatings for stealing during a traders' protest against the Kumasi Metropolitan...

‘Lady falls to her death’ at East Legon, husband faces court

A 43-year-old woman, identified as Lilian Dedjoe, has met her death after allegedly slipping and falling off the stairs of her East Legon home. Confirming...

NADMO Deputy Director shot dead at Pelungu market

The Deputy Director for the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in the Nabdam District has been murdered by three unidentified armed men in the...

Man found decapitated, burnt on Achimota overhead bridge

A man was found decapitated and set on fire at the Tesano-Achimota overhead bridge on Independence Day. The man was found without the decapitated head...

Prophet allegedly slashes boy’s thumb over GHS10

The Head of the Bethel Prayer Centre at Morle in the Jaman North District in the Bono Region, Prophet Osei Blankson, has courted trouble...

JHS 3 pupil who allegedly assaulted teacher over homework remanded

The Accra Juvenile Court 'C' has remanded a Junior High School (JHS) final year pupil of the Nungua Kroma 2 for allegedly assaulting a...

Why family of one of Taadi missing girls is not satisfied with death sentence for suspects [Video]

The family of one of the four Takoradi missing girls is still in a state of denial over the death of their...

Missing Takoradi girls: Families react to death sentence for suspects

Families of the four missing Takoradi girls are indifferent after the court brought closure to the case. A Sekondi High Court on Friday, March 5,...

Man kills daughter, marches around town with chopped head

Police in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh have arrested a man suspected of beheading his daughter. Sarvesh Kumar was arrested as he walks...

Death sentence for kidnappers of Takoradi Girls – Court rules [video]

Two persons arrested in connection with the kidnapping and deaths of four girls in Takoradi have been convicted of murder and sentenced...

Woman found dead in hotel room at Kokomlemle

A woman in her mid 30’s has been found dead at Nana Gyimah Hotel at Kokomlemle in Accra. She was discovered with wounds suspected to...

Takoradi missing girls: Court to give judgment today

The Sekondi High Court will today decide the fate of two Nigerian nationals, Samuel Udoetuk Wills and John Oji, who are standing trial for...

Notorious armed robber’s jail term increases to 90 years

Prince Adu, also known as Dracula, a notorious armed robber, who was handed a cumulative 63 years jail sentence by a Ho Circuit Court...

3 farmers arrested as Forestry Commission destroys two acres of ‘weed plantation’

The Western North Regional Police Command and Forestry Commission, in a joint operation, have arrested three suspected 'weed' farmers. The farmers had two acres of...

Banana seller in court over GH₵10,000 theft

The Enchi District Magistrate Court has adjourned a trial involving a banana seller who allegedly defrauded a mobile money merchant of GH₵ 10, 810.00...

Baatsona bullion van robbery: 51 arrested in random swoops

Police at Baatsona have arrested 51 persons in random swoops. The swoops were carried out at the Kotobabi Market and Addogonno Railways Crossing. The operation was...

Chief rescued from suspected kidnappers near Ejisu

Seven persons are in the grips of the Ashanti Regional Police Command for allegedly kidnapping the Chief of Dedesua Traditional Area, Nana Owusu Sefa...

Woman arrested for setting 8-year-old daughter’s private part on fire

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested one Aisha Abdullahi Gaide for child molestation and attempted homicide.  Spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil,...

Recruitment scam hits Ghana Immigration Service

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) have arrested one Awuah Forson, 46, and another, for allegedly defrauding about 30 young people on the pretext of...

Man who impregnated two biological sisters at Kasoa remanded

A Circuit Court at Weija has remanded a 41-year-old man for allegedly impregnating his two stepdaughters at Weija SCC in Accra. The court, presided over...

Another daylight robbery hits Spintex as bullion van is attacked again

Armed robbers in a broad daylight operation attacked a bullion van can carrying an unspecified amount of money belonging to CAL Bank. The robbery operation...

Syndicate defrauds victims to the tune of GH¢250,000

Two suspected recruitment scammers are in the grips of Ghana Immigration Service in Tema for allegedly defrauding about 30 unsuspecting victims to the tune...

Carpenter arrested for stealing coffin

The Public Relations Officer of the Accra Regional Police Command, DSP Afia Tenge, has confirmed a reported case of coffin theft in Accra. She noted...

Court warns prosecution over NAM1

The Circuit Court in Accra, presided over by Her Honour, Evelyn Asamoah, has warned it would be forced to strike out the case in...