The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at Taselema, a community along the Techiman-Wa route.

The victims were reportedly travelling from Sunyani to Lawra to attend their late mother’s burial when they encountered the armed robbers.

Eyewitnesses, including some commercial drivers who narrowly escaped, told Adom News that the robbers have been capitalising on the poor road conditions to stage frequent ambushes.

They called on the government to urgently rehabilitate the road to help curb both accidents and robberies. In some instances, the criminals are said to have gone as far as sexually assaulting female passengers.

The deceased’s body has been deposited at the Taselema Polyclinic mortuary, while his injured son is receiving treatment at the same facility.

Residents and commuters are urging authorities to improve road infrastructure and increase police patrols to ensure safety on the stretch.

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The incident occurred on the night of Thursday, June 20, between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm, as Emmanuel was returning home from work.

According to eyewitness reports and police information, the attack happened at a notorious stretch of rough road in Boinso, where motorcyclists are often forced to slow down due to poor conditions.

While maneuvering cautiously through the area, Emmanuel was suddenly ambushed by an individual wielding a cutlass. The attacker slashed him multiple times in the head and neck. Bleeding profusely, Emmanuel was only saved by the timely arrival of another motorbike rider, which scared the assailant off.

Despite his injuries, Emmanuel was able to name his attacker, one Abu, also known by the nickname Subzero, a fellow Okada rider from the same town. He identified the suspect’s distinctive outfit, a Barcelona jersey, which police later confirmed was worn by Abu at the time of his arrest.

Emmanuel is currently undergoing emergency surgery at Samartex Hospital in Samreboi, near Enchi, while the suspect remains in custody at the Enchi Municipal Police Station pending further investigation.

Though no formal charges beyond the assault have been confirmed, some residents allege that the suspect may be linked to a suspected local syndicate involved in the sale of human body parts.

These allegations, according to community sources, are tied to previous cases of unexplained disappearances of strangers who reportedly boarded commercial motorbikes operated by individuals suspected to be members of the group.

Police say investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the attack and to verify community concerns.

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The incident reportedly occurred after the youth, believed to be operating illegally on land belonging to Sems Exploration—a mining company at Akwaserem in the Adansi Asokwa District—were confronted and asked to vacate the area.

According to reports, the Adansihene, after engaging the group earlier in the day to stop their activities, was allegedly attacked later that evening upon returning home.

In an interview with Adom News at the Bonsra Afriyie Palace in Fomena, the Adansiman Akyeamehene, Nana Kusi Anowuo, expressed deep concern over the development, stating that fear has gripped the traditional leaders.

He revealed that the matter has been reported to the police for a thorough investigation and appropriate action.

Confirming the incident, the Adansi Fomena District Police Commander, DSP Samson Wunyi Mumuni, disclosed that about 150 young men were involved in the confrontation. He assured the public that those responsible will be brought to justice, emphasizing that no one is above the law.

The victims were reportedly returning home from the Gomoa Akyempim Complex Market, popularly known as the Onion Market, when they were ambushed by the robbers.

This incident marks the third robbery reported by police in the area within just three days.

On Saturday, armed men stormed a restaurant at Okyereko Junction and made away with an undisclosed amount of money.

The following day, the robbers mounted a roadblock on the Kasoa-Winneba highway and robbed commuters at gunpoint.

Monday’s attack, which involved a father and his children, has further raised fears among residents.

Speaking to Adom News, the Zongo Chief of Gomoa Dominase Junction, Rahman Alhassan, revealed that the robbers had trailed one of the victims from the market to his home. Upon arrival, the assailants demanded money, and when the victim failed to comply, they opened fire.

The police are yet to make any arrests, but investigations are ongoing. Meanwhile, residents are calling for increased security presence in the area to prevent further attacks.

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A humanoid robot was seen attacking its handler while attempting to break free from restraints, in a scene viewers have branded “dystopian.”

In CCTV footage from a factory in China, the black robot is seen attached to a miniature crane before suddenly beginning to swing its arms back and forth.

As it lashed out violently, a man sitting behind a nearby computer ducked, while another man standing behind the robot quickly backed away.

The robot—seemingly acting on its own—raised its arms into the air and brought them down repeatedly, with increasing speed and force.

It then began walking forward, thrashing wildly in an apparent attempt to break free from the crane.

The two men flinched and cowered, raising their arms to shield their faces as they moved out of its path.

Baidoo was arrested by the Western Central Regional Police Command on February 21, 2025, after assaulting Citi News’ Western Regional Correspondent, Akwasi Agyei Annim, who was documenting environmental destruction by miners.

The attackers seized the media team’s camera, microphones, and Annim’s mobile phone, demanding that all footage be deleted.

The police later retrieved a Panasonic Lumix camera and an iPhone belonging to the victims. Baidoo was arraigned and subsequently sentenced.

The Ghana Police Service has deployed 24-hour security to the Gambaga College of Education in the North-East Region following a recent attack on eight male students, which resulted in the death of one and left another with gunshot wounds.

In addition to the campus security, a police patrol team has been assigned to the area where the attack occurred to ensure the safety of students.

Fact-Finding Visit

The Gambaga District Police Commander, Superintendent Francis Adjei Brobbey, disclosed this when the Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Professor Ahmed Jinapor, led a fact-finding team to the school last Friday.

Prof. Jinapor and his team met with the Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) and the management of the college, visited the injured student at the hospital, and paid a courtesy call on the Overlord of Mamprugu Kingdom, the Nayiri, Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga.

Supt. Brobbey assured that investigations were ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators, stating, “We have put in place informants to get the culprits arrested to bring them to book.”

Incident Details

The first attack occurred on Friday, February 14, 2025, around 7:30 p.m. when unknown assailants shot a student engaged in out-programme teaching practice outside the college campus. The student was rushed to the Baptist Medical Centre in Nalerigu and later referred to the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital, where he was treated and discharged.

Less than a month later, on March 12, 2025, at around 11 p.m., another group of final-year students, returning from watching a football match in the community, was ambushed by two gunmen. The attackers opened fire on eight students, killing one and leaving another with serious gunshot wounds. The injured student is currently in stable condition and receiving treatment at the Baptist Medical Centre.

The Principal of the college, Kassim Korah Nantomah, described the attacks as deeply concerning, warning that such incidents could damage the school’s reputation. “If such incidents are regularly recorded, it will definitely push away potential students,” he said.

No Shutdown of College

Prof. Jinapor welcomed the deployment of 24-hour security and assured students that the situation did not warrant a shutdown of the college. He urged students to remain calm while security agencies worked to restore safety.

He also cautioned that negative publicity could affect the college’s growth, saying, “When the institution is always in the public domain for bad reasons, nobody would want to enrol their ward, which is likely to make the institution’s survival very difficult.”

Ensuring Security and Support

While advising students to be security-conscious and avoid actions that could put them at risk, he called on community members, college management, and students to safeguard the school’s reputation.

Prof. Jinapor further announced that GTEC, in collaboration with the college’s management, would cover the medical expenses of the injured student and support the family of the deceased for a befitting burial.

The match at Parc des Princes was overshadowed by homophobic and racist chants – referencing Marseille’s large Arab population – from some PSG fans, as well as banners directed at Rabiot and his family.

Rabiot alleged PSG fans insulted his father, who died in 2019. The player’s mother and agent, Veronique Rabiot, has lodged a complaint.

“The personal attacks, particularly targeting Adrien Rabiot and his family, are despicable and unacceptable,” Marseille said.

“The club, which wishes to offer its full support and solidarity to its midfielder and his loved ones, announces that it joins the complaint filed against unknown persons by Adrien Rabiot’s family.”

The club said they will “continue to be uncompromising and inflexible against any insulting remarks against the club, its management, its employees or its supporters”.

The Paris-born France midfielder made 227 appearances for PSG between 2012 and 2019, and joined rivals Marseille after leaving Juventus last summer.

French referees can stop play if supporters chant homophobic or racist slurs inside stadiums, but Sunday’s official Clement Turpin did not.

“I don’t understand why the match wasn’t stopped,” Rabiot’s mother told Radio France.

“I don’t understand why nobody is outraged. Why are some matches stopped and not others?”

A group of thugs purported to be supporters of one of the 12 candidates in the poll barged into the Regional Coordinating Council venue and disrupted the election process on Tuesday.

The thugs destroyed ballot papers and other voting electoral materials, ending the voting exercise abruptly.

Four journalists were physically assaulted in the raid and eventually hospitalized.

In a statement, the GJA-Ashanti described the attack as “vicious” and “unprovoked” thwarting reporters on ground from performing their duties on the day.

“Some ‘macho men’ believed to be linked to the ruling party, National Democratic Congress, caused a stir when they stormed the place and disrupted the exercise. They destroyed all the ballots just when the officials of the Electoral Commission were sorting the ballots,” read the statement signed by Kingsley E. Hope, Regional Chairman.

A complaint has formally been lodged at the police while the journalists receive treatment at various hospitals including Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).

“This heinous act of violence is a reprehensible affront to press freedom and a stark reminder of the perilous environment in which journalists operate. The fact that this attack occurred in broad daylight, with impunity, is a damning indictment of the authorities’ failure to protect journalists,” the statement read.

The GJA is demanding that the perpetrators be brought to book as the violent attacks and intimidation on journalists have become recurrent.

“This trend must be halted, and those responsible must be held accountable. Attacks on journalists not only harm individuals but also erode trust in institutions and undermine the public’s right to information. We stand in solidarity with the victims and all journalists who face threats, intimidation, and violence in the pursuit of truth,” the statement read.

The statement added: “GJA will not be silenced, and we will continue to demand justice and accountability, and call on authorities to investigate this incident thoroughly and ensure that those responsible are held accountable”.

Governments and leaders worldwide have been urged to prioritize journalists’ safety and also protect the rights of media professionals to report freely and without fear of reprisal.

In a statement signed by Secretary General Joshua Ansah, the TUC described the incidents as unwarranted and called on President John Dramani Mahama to take decisive action.

The union criticised the Ghana Police Service for failing to prevent these acts of vandalism, which it said occurred in the presence of police personnel.

“These acts of vandalism have stained an otherwise peaceful election and the beautiful transfer of political power,” the statement read.

They added that the damage caused will require resources that could have been directed toward addressing economic challenges.

The TUC urged the President to empower the police to arrest and prosecute perpetrators and called on Ghanaians to uphold Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of democracy.

The union further appealed to Ghanaians to refrain from such activities, emphasising that such behaviours undermine the country’s progress and tarnish its image following the peaceful transition of power on January 7, 2025.

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The incident occurred between Ayeldo and Sekyerew-Nyakumasi Ahenkuro’s deplorable road around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Victims of the robbery, who spoke about the incident, shared a “terrifying experience about the robbery.” They reported that after being robbed, they were also viciously beaten for not having enough money on them.

One of the survivors, a sprinter driver with registration number GW-6775-24, recounted his ordeal: “I slowed down at a pothole between Ayeldo and Sekyerew around 7 p.m., and a man with a torchlight signaled me to stop. As I struggled to open the driver’s door, I heard a gunshot.”

According to some of the victims, the armed robbers made away with a substantial amount of cash, including ¢17,000, ¢12,000, and GH¢1,800. The victims were then forced to lie down during the ordeal.

The Abura Aseibu Kwamankese (AAK) District Police patrol team arrived at the scene, calmed the situation, and pledged to investigate the robbery to the latter. They also assured the public of enhanced security patrols in the area.

In a statement, the Police noted that a gang of about 15 men, allegedly invaded, vandalised and stole properties of the MP who doubles as the Minister for Communication and Digitalisation.

“Currently, a targeted intelligence-led operation is ongoing to get the suspects arrested to face justice, and we assure the public that we will get them.

“Meanwhile, the Police leadership is in contact with her, and security at her office and residence has been beefed up to ensure her safety,” the statement added.

The incident reportedly occurred around 1:17 PM on Monday and was initially announced by the New Patriotic Party(NPP) National Youth Organiser, Salam Mustapha.

An undisclosed amount of cash, a branded Nissan Hardbody vehicle, a television set, a printer, two stabilizers, mobile phones, food supplies, and three brand-new motorbikes.

The MP’s CCTV cameras, barbed wire, and the office door were also vandalised.

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Reports suggest an unidentified group ransacked the Communication Minister’s office stealing several items and causing significant damage.

Accra-based Citi News reported the incident occurred around 1:17 PM on Monday, December 9, 2024.

The stolen items include an undisclosed amount of cash, a branded Nissan Hardbody vehicle, a television set, a printer, two stabilizers, mobile phones, food supplies, and three brand-new motorbikes.

The perpetrators also vandalized CCTV cameras, barbed wire, and the office door during the break-in.

It is however not clear if the incident is connected to her defeat in the just-ended general election.

The Minister was seeking re-election for the fourth time following her first electoral victory in 2012.

However, the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Rev Addo emerged victorious with 31,866 votes while Mrs Owusu-Ekuful secured 26,575.

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The incident occurred late Tuesday, November 26, around 11 p.m., as they were traveling between Nsakaw and Wenchi after a campaign tour in Namasa, within the Tain Constituency.

According to the Bono Regional Chairman of the NDP, Evans Ofori, the team was ambushed by a group of armed masked men who fired indiscriminately at them, causing minor injuries to some members.

Recounting the ordeal, Mr. Ofori said, “We were on our way to Wenchi from Namasa. As we approached Wenchi, the policeman with us noticed a barrier and advised us to slow down. We assumed it was a police barrier since we had seen one at the same spot earlier in the day. However, armed masked men suddenly emerged and began firing at us. We had to reverse quickly. Our vehicle’s windows were shattered, causing minor cuts, but thankfully, no one sustained serious injuries.”

“Shortly after the attack, a police patrol team arrived and escorted us to Wenchi, where we filed a report at the police station. I must commend the police officer who was with us for his professionalism in ensuring our safety. Our flagbearer and all team members are safe,” he added.

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A statement issued by the University said the Dean of Students on behalf of management had reached out to the said student to provide the necessary psycho-social support.

It said the public lecture was generally successful and that the isolated incident was regrettable.

“As an academic institution, we believe in multiparty democracy as the bedrock for sustainable development and security in Ghana. We consistently maintain neutrality in all our dealings with established political order of the day,” part of the statement read.

The statement, signed by the Director for Institutional Advancement and Public Relations, highlighted numerous public lectures organised by the University over the years with distinguished personalities as guest speakers.

It further explained that as part of its one year-long activities marking the 50th anniversary of the University since its establishment, three public lectures had been lined up by the planning committee.

This means beyond the lecture addressed by the Former President, there are two more to be addressed by the Vice President and Flag Bearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and an alumnus of the University.

The objective of the lectures, according to the statement, is to partner the political giants in the country to conceptualise new ways of sustaining our democracy and the recovery of the Ghanaian economy.

In line with this, the statement said the University would continue to pray and work towards peace and harmony in Ghana.

The 50th anniversary is scheduled to be climaxed with a grand durbar on September 27, 2024.

According to one of the victims, who spoke to Adom News, the military came to a small community in Bole for an operation where illegal mining is ongoing.

They beat and arrested people, including the NPP Vice Chairman, Yakubu Mahama, and later brought them to the Bole Police Station.

The Constituency Secretary, Surazdeen Mahama, who is a direct brother to the NPP Vice Chairman and also serves as the Bole District Health Insurance Manager, went to the Bole Police Station to inquire about his brother’s crime.

Unfortunately, he was inflicted with gunshot wounds on his head and other parts of his body and was rushed to Bole Hospital.

This incident has created tension in Bole, with over 20 people being attacked by the military in the district.

Residents are calling on the Interior Minister and the Savannah Regional Minister to address the situation.

They warned that the youth of Bole might take the law into their own hands as the military does not seem to respect or regard the Police in Bole.

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The Mali international, 27, was with his wife outside a hotel in Cannes on the French Riviera when the mugging occurred at around 04:00 local time (03:00 BST).

Bissouma was returning to his hotel when two hooded men attacked him with tear gas and took his watch worth 300,000 euros (£255,000) before fleeing, his lawyer Bastien Caire confirmed following media reports.

Caire declined to comment further while an investigation is ongoing.

In a statement, Tottenham said: “We are aware of the incident that took place and we will continue to check on the welfare of Yves and his family.”

Bissouma joined Spurs from Brighton for £25m plus add-ons in the summer of 2022.

He made 28 appearances for the club last season, when they finished fifth in the Premier League and qualified for the Europa League.

According to reports, the suspect, Ibrahim Anas inflicted cutlass wounds on his wife during an argument.

The victim is currently receiving treatment at Banda Health Center.

Assemblyman for Donwieso West Electoral Area, John Mpoebi Nteleye confirmed this incident to Adom News.

He said the victim suffered deep cuts on her forehead, hands, mouth, shoulder, and stomach.

Following up at the health center, Physician Assistant, Godfred Atsu Kpodo said the victim is responding well to treatment

Meanwhile, the suspect is currently in Police custody assisting with the investigation.

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Reports indicate that, four men on motorcycles threw petrol bombs and stones over the fence wall, causing damage to the glass door of the reception area.

CCTV footage captured the suspects fleeing the scene following the assault.

General Manager for Class TV/FM, Abena Yiadom, expressed her dismay.

“I arrived at work to find the glass shattered at the reception. When I inquired with the night security team, they informed me that they witnessed two motorcycles approaching the wall and initiating the attack before swiftly departing.”

Ms. Yiadom added that “The motive behind targeting our company remains unclear.”

CMG has since filed a report with the Cantonments Police Station, and an investigation is underway.

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In a video shared on her Instagram account, the So You Think You Can Dance alum recalled being physically assaulted by a stranger with a knife.

“There was a knife,” she captioned the video, which saw her being treated by first responders as a yellow knife lay next to her on the pavement. She continued, “Acid attack on me in the U.K. in the middle of a live stream.”

She further noted, “There’s been a lot of hate in the past but this physical assault is a wake-up call.” The dancer also asked her followers to contact Korramanagement@gmail.com if they have any information “as to the attacker, black female. 5 foot.”

The 32-year-old then wrote in the comments section, “Guys I’m in the hospital. Safety with travel is no longer a luxury but a necessity. The acid was salicylic and I was lucky. Love you guys.”

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police revealed to E! News that police received a call on Thursday afternoon regarding an assault in central London.

“Officers attended and found a woman in her 30s with a cut to her hand and reporting a liquid had been thrown at her face,” the spokesperson said. “She was taken to hospital for treatment. The liquid was later confirmed to be a non-noxious cosmetic item.”

The spokesperson added, “Another woman left the scene prior to police arrival. An investigation is underway.”

Korra’s sister also detailed the near-fatal incident on Instagram Stories.

“They poured acid on my sister’s face. They threatened to stab her all over her body. They have stabbed her on her hands just outside her Airbnb in Westminster, London,” Nancy, who called the police at the time, shared.

“I am in Belfast. I left my sister in a secured apartment and somebody waited for my sister in front of her room,” she added. “My sister has a strong and fit person, otherwise now she would have been gone, she would have been unalived. For what?”

Israeli TV said the salvo was expected to reach Israel at 02:00 on Sunday (23:00 GMT on Saturday).

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had launched missiles as well as drones “at specific targets”.

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said they were on high alert and “monitoring all targets”. Israel’s prime minster convened a meeting of his war cabinet.

Israel, Lebanon and Iraq have closed their airspaces, and Syria and Jordan have put their air defences on alert.

Iran had vowed to retaliate for an attack on its consulate in Syria on 1 April, which killed seven military officers, including a top commander.

It accused Israel of carrying out that attack. Israel neither confirmed nor denied it.

Shortly before news of Iran’s drone launches, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country’s “defensive systems” were deployed.

“We are ready for any scenario, both defensively and offensively. The State of Israel is strong. The IDF is strong. The public is strong.

“We appreciate the US standing alongside Israel, as well as the support of Britain, France and many other countries.”

After news broke of the attack, US National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said: “President Biden has been clear: our support for Israel’s security is ironclad.”

“The United States will stand with the people of Israel and support their defence against these threats from Iran.”

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak condemned Iran’s “reckless” attack, vowing that the UK would “continue to stand up for Israel’s security and that of all our regional partners”.

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) – the most powerful branch of its armed forces – said it had launched the attack “in retaliation against the Zionist regime’s [Israel] repeated crimes, including the attack on the Iranian embassy’s consulate in Damascus”.

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Deputy Fire Commander for the Ahafo Region, DO1 Percy Odoi Anang, explained that officers from Kenyasi were viciously attacked by residents of Hwidiem when they arrived to assist in fighting a fire outbreak in the Zongo area.

The attack stemmed from residents’ frustration over what they perceived as a delayed response.

Despite efforts by the officers to explain that they were there to support their colleagues due to lack of fighting resources, residents refused to listen and proceeded to assault them.

As a result, four officers sustained severe injuries and were hospitalized at Saint Elizabeth Hospital.

DO1 Percy Odoi Anang said such actions by residents are unacceptable and unlawful.

He stressed that, the Fire Service prioritizes prompt response to fire incidents but faces challenges in areas where fire stations and equipment are lacking.

He urged residents to refrain from resorting to violence and instead support the Fire Service in their efforts to protect communities.

He further highlighted the need for understanding and cooperation from residents, particularly in areas where fire stations are scarce, emphasizing that the Fire Service relies on mutual support to effectively address fire outbreaks and ensure public safety.

Augustine, now 25- years-old, shared his story in an interview with GhPage TV, detailing the events leading up to the incident.

He revealed that, after completing secondary school, he travelled to Dubai where he made a of of money to support himself and others.

Among those he sought to assist was his former girlfriend from secondary school days, whom he had hoped to help finish her education and improve her life prospects.

However, he said the lady was no more interested in the relationship and he opted out but promised to support her education.

Little did he know, this decision would lead to a horrific act of violence.

Just days before his departure from Ghana, Augustine claimed his ex-girlfriend hired someone to douse him in acid.

The attack left him with severe burns and was on admission at the hospital for nearly three months.

In a chilling twist, Augustine claimed he recognized the assailant’s voice during the attack and called out his ex-girlfriend’s name in anguish as he struggled with the excruciating pain.

Fortunately, bystanders rushed him to Okomfo Anokye Hospital for urgent medical attention.

Despite his injuries, Augustine managed to identify the perpetrator to the police, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction.

The assailant, who reportedly used an auto-rickshaw (known locally as “Pra Gyia”) during the attack, was sentenced to ten years in prison.

As Augustine continues to recover from the physical and emotional trauma, he remains resolute in his quest to seek justice.

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The deceased, 21-year-old Kwabena Boame was killed while harvesting cassava with three other people.

The body has since been deposited at the Nkwanta South Municipal hospital morgue.

The other person who sustained gunshot wounds is receiving treatment at Nkwanta St. Joseph Catholic hospital.

Curfew has been imposed in the area after an ethnic conflict claimed over 14 lives.

It is unclear whether the murder is related to the conflict in the area.

Meanwhile, the chiefs of Adele, Akyode and Challa have pledged to allow peace to prevail in the municipality after years of protracted conflict that have claimed lives as destroyed properties.

Following Ghana’s 2-1 defeat against Cape Verde in their Group B opener at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, it was reported that Hughton was physically assaulted by an upset fan at the team hotel.

According to reports, it took the help of diplomats to defuse the situation and the unidentified fan had been picked up by the police.

However, the GFA has said the alleged incident was exaggerated and had been blown out of proportion.

“The fan only expressed his displeasure over the outcome of the result and told the coach to leave the job. There was no physical confrontation and certainly no arrest was made” it said.

Ghana’s Black Stars is at the bottom of Group B with no points after the opening round of matches and next take on Egypt on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

The attack according to information gathered happened at the hotel of the Ghana national team after losing 2-1 to Cape Verde in their opener of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

Sources say the fan who has been arrested attempted to beat up the coach but was stopped by some Ghanaian diplomats around.

While the coach was taken to safety, the suspect who is yet to be identified was handed over to Cote d’Ivoire police.

The fan is currently in the custody of the police who will decide the next line of action.

Meanwhile, Coach Chris Hughton has expressed disappointment after Ghana’s defeat to Cape Verde.

The coach is confident that his side can earn enough points from the remaining Group B games against Egypt and Mozambique to qualify for the knockout stage of the AFCON.

In a statement, the club said any fans found guilty of throwing objects would face serious consequences.

A video posted on social media shows a hand holding a glass bottle, then the word “go” being shouted before it is launched at the window of the coach.

Liverpool drew 0-0 with their arch-rivals in the Premier League encounter.

“Liverpool Football Club utterly condemns the actions that led to damage being caused to the Manchester United team bus during its arrival at Anfield this afternoon,” the statement read.

“We are aware of footage of the incident circulating online and are working with Merseyside Police to fully investigate and identify those responsible.

“Any individuals found guilty of this reprehensible behaviour will also face the full force of the club’s sanction process.”

This is not the first instance of an opposition team bus being pelted with objects at an away ground.

In 2018, Manchester City’s bus was attacked before their Champions League quarter-final with Jurgen Klopp’s side at Anfield.

The Reds apologised and called the behaviour “completely unacceptable”.

Then in April 2023, Greater Manchester Police launched an investigation after Liverpool’s coach was attacked on its journey back from the Etihad Stadium following a league match.

In the matchday 11 games of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League games, Nsoatreman were hosted by Bofoakwa at the Sunyani Coronation Park.

However, after 90 minutes of action, the game ended goalless.

After the game, fans of the home side attacked Maxwell Konadu, who is the head coach of Nsoatreman. 

The playing body and the away fans also sustained injuries.

According to the fans, they don’t understand why Nsoatreman FC have been able to secure a point against Bofoakwa Tano.

At the moment, Maxwell Konadu is receiving treatment at the hospital after the reported incident.

Nsoatreman FC is second on the Ghana Premier League table with 20 points while Bofoakwa Tano sit 5^th on the league log with 16 points after 11 games.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is yet to react to the incident.

According to reports, the suspect, known as “Cobra” had a long standing feud with the boss of the victim identified as Abraham Ahiadu.

Their feud is said to be about his illegal sale of the banned substance known in local parlance as ‘wee’.

So when Cobra saw the victim in his neighborhood, he thought he was on a fact finding mission to subsequently report him to the police.

He then engaged the victim in a heated argument. An angry Cobra reportedly inflicted cutlass wounds on Abraham.

Residents in the area intervened and rushed the young okada rider to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital for medical attention.

They later reported the matter to the police.

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The incident resulted in one fatality and left three individuals critically injured and currently receiving treatment at the Presbyterian Hospital.

The suspects have been identified as Alhassan Abu (52), Salam Arafat (22), Kasum Jamal (16), Nasiru (31), and Issah Mohammed.

The arrests were made at their hideout following a special intelligence operation.

The attack took place shortly after Col. Antwi Awua Darkwa, the Commanding Officer of the Airborne Force at Barwah Barracks in Tamale, called on various sections of the Upper East Region to lay down their weapons and promote peace.

Col. Darkwa also appealed for calm between the Mamprusi and Pusasi communities, which have a history of a long-standing feud.

The arrest of the suspects comes as part of efforts to maintain law and order and ensure the safety of residents in the region.

The military taskforce’s intervention aims to deter further violence and provide a sense of security for the local population.

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It was gathered that the accused stabbed the pastor of one of the new generation churches identified as Prophet Anayochukwu, in May 2023.

The incident was said to have happened at the church’s headquarters during service.

The accused claimed that the pastor, during a prayer session, told him that he was about to lose his sister except when certain prayers were conducted.

He further said a pastor had earlier told him that for him to be successful in business he must perform certain spiritual cleansing which required him to buy coconut and dry gin with which to pray.

Angered by the earlier prophecy which the accused claimed did not work, he attacked the second pastor with a cutlass inside the church premises.

The matter was reported to the police, who trailed the accused to his hideout where he was arrested.

During interrogation at the station, the accused alleged that both pastors instilled fear in him by giving him false prophecies that his only sister would die by January, 2023.

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The English referee took charge of the final in Budapest between serial winners Sevilla and Jose Mourinho’s Serie A side.

It was a busy night for the Englishman, who flashed 13 yellows as the La Liga outfit continued their incredible record in the competition, winning it for a seventh time in 18 years, stretching back to when it was still known as the UEFA Cup.

They fell behind to Paulo Dybala’s opener before a Gianluca Mancini own goal squared things up ten minutes after the break.

The pair couldn’t separated in 120 minutes, so penalties it was. And Jose Luis Mendilibar’s men held their nerve to secure a 4-1 victory on spot kicks and bring the trophy back to what is now it’s spiritual home in the South of Spain.

But the night didn’t end for Taylor when Gonzalo Montiel converted the decisive pen, which proved controversial after Taylor ordered a retake on the advice of VAR shortly after the Argentine had missed his initial attempt.

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The officers, who were on patrol duties at Beat 6 of the Aflao border, were accosted by some yet-to-be-identified persons who pelted them with stones for undisclosed reasons.

The attackers were, however, dispersed by warning shots from the patrol team ahead of the arrival of a reinforcement team of Immigration Officers.

One bystander, however, sustained injuries from a gunshot and is currently responding to treatment.

Three officers of the team sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the Ketu South Municipal Hospital under stiff security.

This was announced by the Management of GIS who condemned the attack on it’s officers in a press statement.

“We condemn the attack in no uncertain terms and advise border residents of Aflao, commuters and citizens, in general, to consider border officials as people working ultimately for the safety of our motherland. While we appreciate the cooperation and support from border residents and citizens as a whole, these attacks on Officers by some members of the public must stop immediately.”

The Management of GIS averred that they will continue to keep a close eye on the situation at Aflao, and all necessary mechanisms will be deployed to keep border security uncompromised.

Management calls on all Officers, especially at the Aflao Sector Command, to remain resolute and not be deterred by the unfortunate incident.

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Cecilia Brago and Gifty Osei who were the nurses on duty were severely beaten by two yet-to-be-identified young men who came under the pretext of needing emergency care.

One of the nurses told Adom News that one of the young men with a bloody face came banging on their door, but due to the level of aggressiveness, they declined to allow him in.

The suspect, however, kicked the door open and immediately proceeded to assault her after they badged in.

After her attack, they descended on her colleague who managed to escape after being subjected to beating briefly.

The police were called to the scene shortly after.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspects are natives of the Akyem Osorase community and they checked-in at the Oda government hospital for treatment after the attack.

Speaking to Adom News, Cecilia Brago said she fears for their safety now since they do not have any form of security guarding the CHIPS compound facility.

She, therefore, called on the Ghana Health Service to, as a matter of urgency, ensure their safety to avoid a repetition.

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The businessman cum politician was attacked by some unidentified gunmen in his office in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region on Monday amid the firing of gunshots.

A bullet hit nobody but a few of his staff were physically assaulted and sustained minor injuries.

The attack comes three days after the Asanteman Traditional Council, after an emergency meeting held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on 19th August 2022, banned Odike from visiting the palace after he accused some Ashanti chiefs of their involvement in illegal mining [Galamsey].

As a result, a ram was slaughtered to invoke ancestral curses against the businessman.

Speaking on his attack on Kasapa News, Akwasi Addai Odike, who went into hiding when the thugs stormed his office, said his life is in danger.

They could not spot me, otherwise I would have belonged to the silent world by now.

He said he filed a report with the police following which the police visited the crime scene for preliminary investigation.

Investigation into the alleged incident commenced immediately the matter came to the attention of the Police.

News went rife on Saturday, August 6 that Mr Adoma was attacked by some thugs on motorbike, while he was returning from Kuntunse.

The men, who were on motorbikes and armed with sharp objects, allegedly left injuries on the presenter’s face, arms and shoulders.

Further reports indicate that, they attempted to set him ablaze after pouring a substance believed to be petrol on him.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Journalists Association has condemned the attack on their member and has called on the police service to fast track investigations.

“We also urge the general public to support the police in their investigations to bring the perpetrators to face the law,” a statement issued by the GJA added.

The incident is said to have occurred on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

According to information gathered, Mr Adoma, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Kofi TV and the host of Angel FM’s morning show, was returning from Kuntunse, when the attackers crossed him.

The men, who were on motorbikes and armed with sharp objects, left injuries on the presenter’s face, arms and shoulders.

Further reports indicate that, they attempted to set him ablaze after pouring a substance believed to be petrol on him.

Although information remains scanty, some social media users are convinced the attack on the radio presenter was an attempted assassination while a cross-section of Ghanaians believe it was a robbery.

Meanwhile, a video of Mr Adoma in a wheelchair with blood oozing from various cuts on his body is trending on social media.

In the 45 seconds video, he is also seen with his shirt torn.

The suspects are Kojo Agyei alias Kojo Cocaine, Illiasu Sulemana aka Oboot, Andrew Kemire, Fatau Abdallah and Alhaji Nuhu.

A police statement detailed that the five are suspected to be involved in attacks at the NDC regional office at Techiman on July 28, 2022, which left one person seriously injured.

During the attack, the victim sustained multiple knife wounds and is currently on admission at the Techiman Government Hospital.

The sliding windows of the party office and vehicle which was parked at the office were also vandalised.

The suspects have been arraigned.

The police are admonishing aggrieved persons to choose dialogue rather than violence to resolve their differences.

A woman suspected to be mentally challenged has reportedly smashed the skull of a young man believed to be in his 20s at Kwame Nkrumah Circle, killing him on the spot.

The said woman, according to eyewitnesses, had been terrorising pedestrians and drivers since the early hours of Monday at the overhead near the trotro stations.

She was said to have smashed the windscreens of four moving cars on the road and wounded several persons.

She was however later restrained by an angry mob after she had smashed the head of the young man with a heavy stone.

The police got there on time to prevent her from causing further harm to pedestrians.

Personnel from the National Ambulance Service later arrived to convey the body to the morgue.

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The suspect had been carrying a replica handgun that contained a knife blade, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Police Department told BBC News.

Chappelle was unharmed, but the suspect has been taken to a local hospital for medical treatment.

The incident took place while Chappelle was performing at the Hollywood Bowl.

Clips shared on social media showed someone charging into the star during his set at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival on Tuesday.

Last year, Chappelle faced criticism and protests when his Netflix special was accused of being transphobic.

After returning to the stage on Tuesday, the 48-year-old appeared to make light of the controversy, suggesting to the audience that the attacker “was a trans man”.

According to ABC journalist Stephanie Wash, fellow comic Chris Rock – who was slapped on stage by Will Smith at the Oscars in March – then came on stage with Chappelle.

Carpenter told the PA news agency an attacker “lunged” at the comedian as he headlined the event, sending him “flying in the air”.

She said: “It looked like someone was dashing across the stage from the side. He fell backwards on to his back, with his arms and legs up in the air. He was obviously in shock. We were all in shock.

“I thought for a moment OK, is this a prank? Because they had made some Will Smith jokes. Even though Chris Rock was there, Dave was making some jokes, it was fair game, right?”

In one video, Chappelle could be seen thanking his famous friends for helping out, saying: “Whenever you’re in trouble, Jamie Foxx will show up in a sheriff’s hat.”

“I thought that was part of the show,” Foxx responded.

Chappelle joked: “I’ve been doing this 35 years. I just stomped a [person] backstage. I’ve always wanted to do that.”

Reports of the incident which are springing up on social media along with a video showed some upheavals late in the night.

Kelvynboy was seen being heckled by some aggrieved students of UCC over his decision to perform early and leave Cape Coast.

Social media reports have it that Kelvynboy was billed to perform at the University of Cape Coast’s 60th-anniversary launch.

However, the Down Flat crooner had also been booked for an event at the University of Professional Studies, Accra.

So in a bid to satisfy both parties, Kelvynboy went to the campus of UCC first to perform so as to rush back as fast as possible to Accra to thrill the UPSA students.

Kelvynboy’s plans were not satisfactory enough for the students of UCC who felt aggrieved that he wanted to perform early which is not noted for A-list artistes (noted for coming on stage almost at the end).

But, the students prevented him from leaving as was seen in the video which is circulating on social media.

It took some security personnel to calm down the enraged crowd who were not backing down until their demands were met.

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The Embassy says it rejects all forms of violence, intimidation and disrespect for a host country.

“We reject all forms of violence and intimidation, as well as anyone who does not treat the people of the host country with respect and in accordance with applicable laws.

“We call on the competent authorities to conduct the necessary investigations and to take appropriate measures against the offender,” the Embassy said in a Facebook post.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, the sword-wielding white man attempted an attack on the unidentified man.

Reports indicate the Lebanese man parked his car in front of the shop of the victim at Osu for almost an hour.

When the shop owner finally told him to park his car well so that he can also do his business, the Lebanese started abusing him verbally and allegedly told him he will kill him.

He then came out with a sword and the shop owner had to run into another shop for cover. 

He is heard screaming: come out, come out, I will cut your neck as he holds the weapon, which caused panic and fear among witnesses.

Meanwhile, the Police in a statement on its official Facebook page said the viral video has come to their attention and they are working on it.

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The angry youth destroyed the chief’s palace and his Toyota Highlander car.

A provision shop belonging to the assemblyman of the area, and the unit committee chairman was also not spared.

It took the intervention of the Western North Regional Minister and a team of police personnel to call the youth to order.

Addressing the irate residents at Sehwi Amoaya, the Regional Minister, Richard Ebbah Obeng, ordered culprits involved in illegal mining on river Amoaya to put their activities to an end.

While condemning the attack, Mr Obeng said the government is purely against mining in river bodies and forest reserves.

He condemned the youth for using violence to seek rights, and advised them to use the correct means to address their issues if they are positive of their suspicion.

Meanwhile, the youth, in turn, made it known until the matter of illegal mining is dealt with, they cannot assure such attacks would not happen again.

Blaze Jessop, 19, says she was attacked while on the way home from a night out with her sister.

She suffered a broken eye socket and cheekbone in the alleged attack.

Blaze was out with her older sister on November 26 for drinks in Hull’s Old Town, HullLive reports.

The 19-year-old says that while she was at a bar a woman came up to her and pointed at a group of men and said “watch out for them – I just get a strange vibe”.

Blaze says she suffered a broken eye socket, broken cheekbone, broken thumb, two black eyes and a bruised nose in the alleged attack

The mum says she then began to vomit and claims she was “thrown out” of the bar by bouncers.

Blaze and her sister got a taxi to go back to her sister’s home before calling their mum Carrie.

Concerned mother-of-seven, Carrie said: “They got home and were telling me they loved me – the usually fluffy mood after a night out, and the next thing you know, the phone just went blank and went off. I was terrified.

“I later tried to get in touch with them but their phones had died.”

Blaze claims a man let himself into the home while they were on the phone with their mum at about 2.20 am and said “what now girls”.

The pair “shoved him” out of the house before a fight erupted on the street.

Carrie claims her daughters were “almost beaten to death” after being attacked by the man.

“My eldest daughter told me today that she knows she can just tell she had been spiked. She said two days later, her pupils are really small and she has been having nose bleeds.”

The following day, the family were unsure what had happened so went back to the Old Town bar from the night before.

Blaze said: “We saw the CCTV evidence from the Saturday night and saw the attacker straight away.”

Carrie said: “You could see a man pointing to loads of girls. There seemed to be a group of them but then this one-pointed and you could see they spiked their drinks. It’s all on CCTV.”

Humberside Police are currently investigating the claims.

A force spokeswoman said: “We are in the early stages of investigating an alleged assault of a woman on Belmont Street in Hull.

“The incident took place at around 2 am on Saturday, November 27.

“It is reported that a man joined the victim and another woman in a taxi from Hull city centre to Belmont Street. After they arrived it is reported that a disturbance took place and the man assaulted the woman.

“Officers attended at the scene on Saturday morning and supported those involved, making sure they were safe and at no further risk. The suspect had fled the scene.

“The investigation will look to establish the full circumstances of the incident and anyone who can assist with our enquiries is asked to call our non-emergency number 101 quoting reference 16/116889/21.”

Blaze said: “The man hit me with a Nokia phone and beat me up. I now have a broken eye socket, broken cheekbone, shattered nose, shattered thumb and two black eyes.”

Blaze says a woman tried to warn her about a group of men before she was ‘thrown out’ the bar

Mum Carrie also claims Blaze’s sister, who does not want to be named, “smacked her head on the street and had a concussion.”

Carrie said: “The girls screamed so loud that the neighbours heard them. If they hadn’t then the neighbours wouldn’t have called an ambulance to take them to the hospital.

“My girls are only 5ft 4ins and about eight stone so they are only tiny. He almost beat them to death. They told me that people came out of their homes into the street to try and stop it.

The Reggae Dancehall and Afrobeat Artiste was ambushed while returning from Suhum to Accra after celebrating the Odwira Festival over the weekend on November 19 where he had performed.

A press statement announcing his condition said the artiste, real name Jospeh Fosu, was attacked by three men.

He was slashed and wounded with a cutlass when he tried to escape the grips of two of the unidentified men but to no avail.

The motive of the attack is currently unknown.

After the ordeal, the release said his phone and personal belongings were also snatched away.

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According to the angry youth, the Company is fraudulent and scamming a number of people.

They also allege the presence of Qnet Independent Representatives and hundreds of the victims have increased crime in the area.

The youth allegedly assaulted the Qnet agents with one person sustaining a knife injury.

The timely intervention of the Police averted bloodbath and arson attacks on the office.

One of the irate youth was arrested and detained at the police station.

On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at about 7:00 am, the irate youth wielding machetes, sticks, and clubs massed up in front of Nkenkaasu Police station to demand the release of their colleague from custody but were resisted by the armed police officers who mounted a barricade.

The Qnet agents have temporarily closed down the office.

The Assemblymember for the Area, Mustapha Seidu Mohammed told Starr News, he was facilitating a stakeholder meeting between the Community, Police, and Qnet officials to resolve the feud.

He explained to Starr News that Qnet started operating in the community a year and a half ago having introduced themselves to him, the traditional rulers, Police.

The attack on the Qnet office comes a few days after the Government cautioned desperate job seekers to be cautious of the activities of QNET, an international e-commerce based direct selling company.

Deputy Information Minister, Fatimatu Abubakar, speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Sunday, November 7, 2021, “Victims are lured into lucrative non-existing jobs but end up entrapped in the operations of a network marketing company, QNET.

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“Upon arrival in these countries, the victims have stripped off their valuables, held hostage under squalid conditions, and forced to commit to QNET services by signing a contract under duress. The only way for victims to gain their freedom is to be compelled to lure others into the business,” she said.

She revealed that the government is liaising with law enforcement agencies in Mali to rescue Ghanaians lured into QNET activities in Mali.

“Checks have revealed that some Ghanaians are caught up in several QNET facilities across Mali. Consequently, the Ghanaian Mission in Bamako is liaising with the law enforcement agencies in Mali to rescue Ghanaians forcibly engaged in QNET activities in Mali,” she said.

The Deputy Minister also stated that Qnet agents are using a similar modus operandi in Ghana which some nationals of African countries like Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Cameroun have fallen victim to the scam by similar syndicates in Ghana.

Currently,15 Independent Representatives of Qnet in the Eastern Regional Capital Koforidua are standing trial over fraud and Ponzi scheme.

Starr FM Investigation

Starrfm.com.gh published on March 15, 2021, that scores of Ghanaians and some West African nationals risk being scammed by agents of network marketing company Qnet Ghana.

Many Independent Representatives (IRs) in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital, operating as agents of the company are using what appears to be deceptive business modules to recruit people as independent representatives.

During the investigation, a young man who identified himself as Elvis Nelson Ayittey -Manager and Qnet agent, explained that to be registered as an Independent Representative, the individual must buy a form of at least Ghc100 and pay at least Ghc4,200 for the purchase of a product online and additionally pay Ghc400 hostel fee.

He added that after payment, an online dollar account would be created for the individual to receive payment of commission twice daily after referring two others to also purchase a product

“To join this company, you have to purchase a product before. I hope he mentioned the prices to you. The least priced products are the chi -pendant which is GHC 4,200 and the bio-dic is Ghc4,300.

“There is a way that we can do it for you to secure an account but without. getting the product that is paying ghc2,800. The company operates in 184 countries, 42 are in Africa so they use one common platform. So, we are going to create an international account for you so that you can use it to get the product.

This business is a form of E-commerce so you can do it to attach any work that you do. If you want to come and stay here add just Ghc400 to the amount to make it ghc4,600 or Ghc4,700,” he said

“The advertising of the product is not about the number of people that you are going to advertise to. It is a form of teamwork. I started this business 16th of April last year things have changed in my life.

“I have many people. I have an office at Cape coast. Every week you will get a commission. If you get 60 people under you, you will make $5000 every week. So, try and join; you are going to fill the form. For the money, you can pay in installments. The forms are from GH100 upwards,” The manager was captured on tape.

Apparently, the Qnet agent has a school attached to the network marketing as new recruits are made to register for online diploma and degree courses allegedly affiliated to Quest International University. He said Diploma and Degree certificates will be awarded depending on the course one pursues.

One of the Qnet offices at Koforidua -Okorase had Burkinabe, Nigerians and Malians held hostage.

The agents convince their victims mostly from Mali and Burkina Faso that they have secured well-paid jobs in Ghana for them.

The victims are asked to pay huge amounts to enable them to commence work. After paying the amounts, they are held hostage under the pretence of being trained to work online as Qnet Independent Representatives.

Mobile phones of the victims are seized to disable them from communicating with their families.

The victims were told to convince two persons from their respective countries to come to Ghana under the guise of securing job opportunities for them before they could be released.

Qnet trades products ranging from energy, nutrition, personal care, luxury and collectables, accessories, cosmetics, vehicles, holidays and education among others.

Over 10,000 people working under Qnet in Ghana

Qnet claimed that its network had employed 10,000 people in Ghana who earn between 1,000-10,000 dollars per month.

On 22nd and 23rd February 2018, Qnet Ghana organized its first-ever Absolute Living Expo which was attended by many stakeholders and the general public. Government agencies such as the Ministry of Trade & Industry, Ministry of Business Development were well represented.

Ghana’s largest business association, the Association of Ghana Industries was also represented at the Expo which took place at the Accra International Conference Centre.

The Chief Director of the Ministry of Business Development, Mr. Joe Tackie, representing the Minister for Business Development said: “We are glad to have QNET in Ghana for the long haul.

We are also very glad that QNET’s business module supports entrepreneurship.

Having been in existence for 20 years and operating in about 100 countries across the world, we believe that Ghanaians will benefit immeasurably from the health, nutritional and entrepreneurial exploits QNET is introducing to Ghana.”

The Head of SME, at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Mr. Sampson Abankwa, representing the Minister for Trade & Industry added: “QNET’s entrance into Ghana is opening the space up for more entrepreneurial opportunities for the youth and Ghanaians in general”

Attorney General in Court

In July this year, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Dame petitioned the commercial division of the Accra High Court to dissolve QNET marketing company and accused it of operating as a Ponzi scheme.

The Attorney General in its petition said, “Investigations by the National Security Council Secretariat disclosed that the respondent, (QNET), operates in a manner akin to a Ponzi scheme by luring clients to make deposits and investments with them which they eventually lose.”

It added that “The respondent (QNET) lures unsuspecting members of the public to pay the sum of about GH¢5,000 for the purpose of placing them in various jobs which turned out to be a hoax.”

The petition was filed under the Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Act, 2020 (Act 1015).

The officer, attached to the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), was attacked, on Sunday, October 17, at the Ngomogo area within Stadium Police Station.

She was attacked while on her way to her house from work.

“It was reported by the Chief Controller that today October 17, 2021, at around 1920hrs, a police officer was stabbed at Ngomongo area within Stadium Police Station,” the report read in part.

The officer’s attackers are said to have also stolen some of her properties including her police uniform.

“She was stabbed at the back and sustained deep cut and the following items were robbed from her; police uniform and C and A which were all in her bag,” the report said.

Following the attack, officer Chepkorir is said to have raised an alarm calling for help before the assailants fled the scene.

She was later rushed to Radiant Hospital by those who came to her aid.

She was, however, transferred to Nairobi West Hospital for further treatment after the first hospital found her situation too critical and could not handle it.

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According to Ruth Dela Seddoh, the incident occurred on the Nkawkaw stretch while returning from the Western North Region.

She said the unknown attackers threw a stone into her car from their hideout but it did not get to her.

“It was so intense that it would have broken the window and hit me. Grateful I escaped this,” she narrated.

She took to Facebook to detail the ordeal amid calls for citizens to be cautious and stay safe as she shares a photo of her vehicle.

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She wrote: Hello guys, insecurity in this country is really at its scary height. On my way back from Western North, a stone was thrown into my car on the Nkawkaw stretch by unknown attackers. I really give thanks to God, it didn’t hit the window. Let’s all take our security seriously and protect ourselves, we are all not safe.

Ibrahim Mohammed was repeatedly hit in the head with objects until he lost consciousness.

Mr Mohammed is a well-known NPP member in the Ejura Sekyeredumasi constituency.

He has always called for social amenities to be provided to the rural folks.

According to his brother’s wife, Sadia Fuseini, she heard incessant screams from outside their home so she proceeded outside to check only to find Ibrahim lying unconscious.

Speaking to JoyNews’ Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen, a relative of the victim, Abee Wakas Umar stated that “the assailants thought Ibrahim had died so they left the house.”

At about 2:00 am, the victim’s wife, Sa’ada Hudu, and other relatives had to transport Ibrahim on a motorbike to the Ejura Government Hospital for medical treatment.

Sources say, he was found in a pool of blood after the assailants had left.

According to a Medical report in the possession of JoyNews, Ibrahim was diagnosed with severe head injury due to the assault.

The report also describes his condition as having suffered “multiple deep scalp lacerations, deeply unconscious, multiple facial lesions, facial and head contusions.”

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The victim is therefore not responding to external stimuli. As a result, a Medical Superintendent at the Hospital said Ibrahim’s condition is critical.

Ibrahim has therefore been referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for further medical attention.

In recent times, the victim took to social media, particularly Facebook Live, to expose social issues affecting residents of Ejura.

Sources say his decision to highlight issues facing the rural folks did not go down well with some people who claim his actions were making the town unpopular.

Ibrahim, popularly known as Kaaka, received several death threats until Saturday dawn when he had returned home from preparing for his relative’s wedding when the two assailants attacked him.

Umar said the assailants had already ambushed him in the house, knowing well he would come back late because of their conversation, usually long hours, ahead of the wedding ceremony.

When Ibrahim got home on his motorbike, he was severely attacked, leading to a severe head injury.

The case has been reported to the Ejura police, but some residents are unhappy with the slow pace of the investigation since they have already submitted names of suspects to the police.

They have therefore stormed the District Police Command,/ demanding answers and asking the Police to speed up the investigation to avoid disturbance in the town.

Police report from the Criminal Investigation Department indicates, the case was reported at 2:00am Saturday, June 26, 2021.

But the security service is yet to communicate to the relatives; a situation the family is dissatisfied with.

Speaking to Adom News’ Kwasi Azor, the victim said he traveled with one of his managers for a business trip and upon returning he joined a vehicle at Mepom Junction to his residence at Krodua.

He explained that he saw a mob attacking the driver of the vehicle he was in, and in the process of rescuing him, the mob recognised him as a staff of the organisation they were having land dispute with.

They transferred their aggression to him and beat him with a cutlass, glass and sticks until he fell unconscious.

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Wife of the victim, Fauziatu Ibrahim, is calling on the security agencies to assist in ascertaining the circumstances leading to her husband’s attack.

The victim is currently at the hospital with bruises all over his head, hands, face, stomach area and legs.