According to him, their drivers heeded to advice in abiding by road traffic regulations which helped in recording accident-free Christmas.

Speaking to Adom News, he said aside from the accident-free, they also ensured fared were not increased irrespective of passengers crowding the station.

He said most of the lorry terminals were charging overboard due to the high human traffic.

“We recorded high sales during Christmas, but now it has returned to its normal routine, which we are expecting the same from next week when school reopens,” he said.

Kwadwo Agyei wants the government to prioritize fixing potholes on the roads, which he says contribute significantly to accidents.

The commercial drivers also expect reduction in prices of spare parts.

“Now some of the items are normal; the government should stabilize it,” he said.

Some passengers said the transportation challenges are gradually easing.

Source: Joseph Obeng

The blaze, which started around 3:50 p.m., swept through about six container shops, including two hair salons, two restaurants, a seamstress shop, and a footwear shop.

Municipal Fire Commander DO2 Enock Tetteh told the media that his team responded swiftly after receiving a distress call. Firefighters managed to contain and extinguish the flames before they spread to nearby properties.

“The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation,” he said, urging residents and business owners to handle electrical and gas appliances with care to prevent similar incidents.

Some affected shop owners alleged that the fire may have been triggered by a gas cylinder explosion in one of the restaurants before spreading rapidly to adjoining shops.

No casualties were reported, but property worth thousands of cedis was destroyed. The Ghana National Fire Service has since launched an investigation into the incident.

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The heavy-duty machine, a Shantui with registration number GN 3069-21, reportedly suffered a brake failure before ramming into three shops at the Bibiani Roundabout.

The affected structures included a mobile phone shop, an accessories shop, and a phone repair shop. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded.

An eyewitness, Collins Asiedu, recounted that he heard the horn of the machine and shouts from bystanders before it veered off and destroyed the shops.

The shop owners, who lost valuable items, have appealed to authorities and benevolent individuals for support to recover from the incident.

Source: Augustine Boah

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The blaze, which broke out on Sunday, destroyed two dressmaking shops, a cosmetics shop, and a hairdressing salon.

The fire caused the loss of valuable property, including industrial sewing machines, fabrics, cosmetics, artificial hair, cash, and other goods.

Richmond Appiah, Public Relations Officer of the Bibiani Municipal Fire Service, said firefighters rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call and managed to bring the fire under control despite its intensity.

Municipal Fire Service Commander, DO2 Enock Tetteh, has since cautioned the public to use proper electrical materials in homes and shops to avoid similar incidents.

Source: Augustine Boah

The floodwaters submerged shops, homes, and pathways, forcing occupants to evacuate in haste.

Affected residents say this is not the first time the area has experienced flooding of this magnitude, with some describing the situation as a recurring nightmare during heavy rains.

Many traders at the New Compound and Dansoman markets reported significant damage to goods and property. Soaked furniture, electronics, clothing, and perishable items were seen floating or destroyed in shops and kiosks.

Residents expressed deep frustration over the lack of drainage maintenance, pointing to choked gutters and poor waste disposal systems as major contributors to the recurring floods.

In response, Assembly Member for New and Old Compound, Mr. Seth Assan, has appealed to the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipal Assembly to urgently desilt the drainage systems and provide long-term flood control solutions.

According to him, the uncontrolled flow of water—due to blocked gutters and poor drainage infrastructure—puts lives and property in constant danger. Mr. Assan warned that without swift intervention, the area may face even greater destruction with the onset of the major rainy season.

He further called for the construction of a proper drainage network to prevent future occurrences.

Meanwhile, NADMO officials are expected to visit the affected areas to assess the situation and provide support where necessary. Residents are also being advised to exercise caution and avoid flood-prone paths during and after heavy rains.

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

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

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

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

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

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The deceased, identified as Vincentia Kyeremah, was a kindergarten pupil who went missing on Saturday.

According to her uncle, Daniel Donkor, all efforts to locate her proved futile until her lifeless body was discovered on Monday afternoon.

The family had reported her disappearance to the Bibiani police before the tragic discovery.

The police, together with community leaders launched a search, leading to the discovery of her body in the dam.

Daniel Donkor suspects foul play in the child’s death and is calling on the police to conduct a forensic investigation into the incident.

Meanwhile, the police have since retrieved the body for preservation and autopsy as investigations commence.

The incident occurred when a client brought logs from the bush for processing.

While Simon and his colleagues were handling one of the logs, it suddenly flipped off the machine and hit him directly in the face, severely injuring one of his eyes.

He was immediately rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital, where doctors assessed the extent of the damage before referring him to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for specialized treatment.

However, his eyesight continues to deteriorate.

With his vision at serious risk, Simon is appealing for financial support to undergo urgent eye surgery to prevent permanent blindness.

]]> https://www.adomonline.com/man-31-escapes-lynching-after-stealing-sheep-at-bibiani/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:34:49 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2514063 A 31-year-old man narrowly escaped lynching at Bibiani in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region after allegedly stealing eight sheep.

The suspect, Kwasi Asamoah, a teaching intern at Juaboso D/A Primary School, is accused of stealing the animals from Oforikrom, a suburb of Bibiani.

Some livestock farmers told Adom News that sheep had been disappearing from the community, but efforts to catch the thief had been unsuccessful.

They, therefore, lodged a complaint with butchers at the Bibiani slaughterhouse to help identify the culprits.

Their efforts paid off when they visited the abattoir and spotted four of their missing sheep. Upon inquiry, the butchers revealed that Asamoah had sold the animals to them and promised to bring more.

The next morning, Asamoah returned with four additional sheep, making a total of eight. When confronted, the herdsmen identified all the animals as theirs.

The suspect was subjected to severe beatings before being handed over to the Bibiani police, despite his claims that three of the sheep belonged to him and that he was taking them to Kumasi for sale.

One of the butchers, Iddrisu Abdulai, disclosed that Asamoah had sold the animals for GH¢3,000.

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The residents highlighted the devastating impact of frequent blasting on their health and livelihoods.

They reported that the blasts have caused significant structural damage to their homes, with walls and foundations developing cracks. Massive dust clouds generated by the blasts settle on their homes, food, and water sources, exacerbating health risks.

Speaking to the media, protesters shared accounts of respiratory illnesses, including asthma and bronchitis, which they attribute to prolonged exposure to dust and pollutants.

Additionally, they alleged that the company’s operations have contaminated their water sources, rendering them undrinkable. The mining activities have also reportedly destroyed farmlands, depriving residents of their primary source of income.

Zakari Mubarik, Assemblyman for the Bibiani Zongo Electoral Area, joined the residents in appealing to Asante Gold Corporation to relocate affected communities to a safer area.

The residents are urging the company to address their grievances and prioritize the well-being of the affected communities.

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The newly-constructed office which is a further validation of the government’s commitment to decentralization of the Minerals Commission will see the commission provide effective oversight in the Western North Region and beyond.

Addressing a gathering of traditional authorities, management and staff of the Minerals Commission and residents of the district, the Minister underscored the importance of a magnificent building to the efficient regulation of mining activities in the Western North Region.

He outlined specific features of the new office that make an ideal hub for mining-related activities in the area and charged the staff of the commission in the area to live up to the set expectations of the commission.

“Despite the importance of this Office to the mining industry, it has been accommodated in a very small rented chamber and hall office space for more than thirty (30) years. This impeded the recruitment of new staff to augment the work of the office. The inadequacy of the Office became even more apparent following the internal restructuring of the Minerals Commission, which necessitated increasing services at the Regional and District Offices, such as cartography, survey, community relations, environmental protection, among others.

“Nananom, Ladies and Gentlemen, with three (3) large-scale mining operations within this Municipality at Awaso, Bibiani and Chirano, it became necessary to secure a more conducive working space for the Commission to effectively regulate mining operations in this area, and to provide the full spectrum of mining-related monitoring services, not just for small scale mining, but, also, large scale mining operations, and ensure the successful implementation of the minerals diversification policy through the promotion of economic and industrial minerals. With two Satellite Offices in Nkwawie and Juaboso, I do not doubt that this Office will live up to its mandate” he said.

Mr Jinapor used the opportunity to reiterate the government’s zero tolerance for illegal small-scale mining, noting that the government has made commitments to rid the mining space of any illegality, particularly mining activities that happen close to forest reserves and river bodies.

“I want to use this opportunity to reaffirm the Government’s unflinching commitment to the fight against this canker, which, undoubtedly, threatens our very existence. This commitment, we have demonstrated through several initiatives such as the declaration of water bodies as Red Zones for mining, the suspension of reconnaissance, prospecting, and/or exploration in Forest Reserves, except in exceptional circumstances, the introduction of Operation Halt II with the mandate to decommission equipment used in illegal mining, the ban on the manufacture, sale or dealing in changfans, the introduction of mercury-free Gold Katchas, retooling of the Inspectorate Division of the Minerals Commission, introduction of the National Alternative Employment and Livelihood Programme (NAELP), and the training of judges to ensure strict enforcement of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), as amended by Act 995.

“Despite these measures, some nation-wreckers, motivated by their selfish interests, continue to destroy our water bodies and Forest Reserves. We are aware that what we are dealing with is money, and the cartels involved will, always, try to find ways of outwitting us. But we will not relent in our efforts, we will continue to adopt the necessary measures to protect our water bodies, environment and Forest Reserves.

“We welcome the various concerns that have been raised by several groups of people, as well as their recommendations for dealing with this matter. The President of the Republic has constituted an Ad Hoc Ministerial Committee, under the Chairmanship of the Minister for National Security, to engage all stakeholders, and to find a common ground to fight this menace. Yesterday, the Committee met with organised labour, and in the coming days, we will engage with other groups of people to ensure that we come to grips with this matter.”

The Chairperson of the Commission, Barbara Oteng-Gyasi in her remarks noted that the state-of-the-art edifice is expected to address service delivery challenges that small-scale miners within the Bibiani-Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality face as well as facilitate the monitoring and compliance role of the Commission.

Ms Barbara alluded to a number of interventions being made by the government through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to sanitise and streamline mining operations, particularly in small-scale mining which includes the Community Mining Scheme, Gold Katcha among others.

Paramount Chief of Sehwi Anhwiaso Traditional area and President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, also commended the government for its effort in addressing illegal small-scale mining in the country.

He urged traditional authorities across the country to rise and help save the country’s mining resources from the harmful activities of illegal miners.

The Bibiani Minerals Commission office has become the third modernized office unveiled within the last four months.

Works are ongoing for the construction of offices in Kumasi, Tamale and Bole with expectations rife that they will be completed by November 2024.

Source: Adomonline

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This initiative is part of the government’s strategy to decentralise the Commission’s operations, aiming to enhance service delivery significantly.

The new office will oversee three key mining operations in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality: Ghana Bauxite, Asante Gold Bibiani Mine, and Asante Gold Chirano Mine. By establishing this office, the Commission intends to provide more efficient services and expedite the processing of mining licenses and documentation.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Martin Kwaku Ayisi, expressed optimism about the positive impact this new office will have on the Commission’s overall performance.

He emphasized the government’s dedication to advancing Ghana’s mining sector through strategic investments in resources and technology.

According to Mr. Ayisi, this investment is expected to streamline the processing of mining licenses and documents.

He also highlighted that the new office will eliminate the need for mining companies in the Western North Region to travel to Accra for paperwork, which is anticipated to bring long-term benefits to the mining sector.

Source: Adomonline

Blessing was playing with his brother and friends when the accident happened.

His elder sister, Jackline Mensa, was preparing cassava when she received a distressed call from his playmates.

When she rushed to the scene, she found Blessing struggling to breathe.

Despite their efforts to get him to the hospital, he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The Assemblyman for Gyedi Kyekyewere, Samuel Kwagyire said measures are being implemented to prevent such tragedies in the future.

He also urged parents to be more vigilant in supervising their children.

The Police have conducted their investigation, and the body has been released to the family for burial.

The incident has left the community in mourning.

The incident saw five bedrooms razed to the ground out of a total of 13 in the affected building.

Alongside the structural damage, numerous valuables including education certificates, mattresses, fridges, television sets, clothing were tragically consumed by the fire.

An eyewitnesses who shared his accounts of the ordeal said he noticed thick smoke escaping from one of the rooms, but his initial efforts to quell the flames proved futile. Despite his swift response, the fire’s rapid spread overwhelmed his attempts.

After an unsuccessful attempt, onlookers managed to contact the fire service who arrived shortly later.

Affected tenants were called to the scene, but unfortunately, they could not salvage any items due to the blazing fire.

Richmond Appiah, the Public Relations Officer for the Bibiani Fire Service, delivered a stern reminder about the importance of fire safety to the community.

He emphasised the need for residents to diligently turn off household appliances before leaving their homes.

Such proactive measures, he stressed, play a vital role in minimizing the risk of fire incidents.

The headteacher of the victim’s school, Owusu Rockson, explained that the sad incident happened when they had closed.

He narrated to Adom News that due to the heavy rains, the pupils were restrained and information was sent to the parents to pick up their wards from the school’s premises.

However, the victim and two of her siblings proceeded to walk home after the rains had subsided and accidentally slipped into a flooded gutter.

Eyewitnesses managed to rescue her from the flood waters after which she was rushed to the hospital.

She was declared dead before arrival at the Bibiani Government Hospital.

The body of the deceased was subsequently deposited in the hospital’s morgue with parent’s approval while police investigations begin.

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A few weeks ago, Adom News reported that students and teachers of Bibiani Old Town went on a sit-down strike due to rampant ‘shit bombing’ in the school compound and classrooms.

Classes were suspended and schools closed as aggrieved teachers and pupils grew tired of tidying classrooms every morning before lessons.

As part of the efforts to bring that inhumane character to an end in the Bibiani community, the Sompahene of Sehwi Anhweaso traditional area, Nana D.K Korankye has constructed facilities for the suburb and other adjoining communities.

Nana Korankye commissioned a 12-seater water closet toilet facility and a mechanized borehole for the residents at an event that saw multiples in attendance.

Speaking to Adom News, Nana D. K. Korankye said it was their way of providing relief to the town he grew up residing in.

He seized the opportunity to urge benevolent persons in society to turn their attention to their communities, adding that it is a gateway to increasing their wealth.

Some of the Bibiani residents present during the commissioning of the 12-seater water closet toilet facility and mechanized borehole expressed gratitude to Nana Korankye for being a leader worthy of emulation.

In recent times, there have been records of yet-to-be-identified persons who evade the school for their illegal activities including smoking and ‘shit bombing’ [ease themselves].

According to the authorities, the residents have turned the school into a ‘wee base’ as they fear it could lead to explosion of infections.

With their pleas and warnings falling on deaf ears, the school authorities staged the sober protest to voice their anger.

Some students, speaking to Adom News’ Augustine Boah, said the smell from the latrines and those smeared on their marker boards, tables and chairs predisposes them to illnesses.

Another student added that in multiple times, they are forced to dispose off the fragments of cigarettes and ‘wee’ in their classrooms.

They appealed to the authorities to come to put in place stringent punishment for perpetrators.

The Assembly member of the electoral area, Abdallah Mohammed, admitted the problem and sent a firm warning to perpetrators of the act to be very careful because anyone who will be caught in the act would be used as a scapegoat.

The victim was returning from the farm in the tricycle when it was involved in a side-way collision with the truck with registration number GN 7408-21.

Eyewitness told Adom News’ Augustine Boah that the truck driver was involved in a wrongful overtaking which caused it to veer off the road.

Driver of the sand truck, who survived the accident, Kwabena Atia, explained that the truck collided with the tricycle after it failed to negotiate a curve while overtaking a fuel tanker.

Consequently, the victim identified as Henry Adasa Nkrumah fell off the tricycle and unfortunately, the truck run over him.

He died on the spot while three other passengers and the driver sustained various degrees of injuries.

The deceased has been deposited at the Bibiani Government Hospital morgue for further investigation.

Meanwhile, the truck driver has been arrested by the Bibiani police command.

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The teenager reportedly left home on Wednesday but never returned.

A search party was mounted and her disappearance was reported to the police only for her lifeless body to be discovered the next day in the bush.

Speaking in an interview with Adom News, Miss Yeboah’s family said they suspect she was murdered for ritual purposes.

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The body has since been deposited at Bibiani Government Hospital by the Bibiani police command with investigations underway.

The crash was recorded when a fully loaded sprinter bus with registration number AS 1813-19 collided with a metro mass transit bus driving in the opposite direction.

Reports gathered at the scene indicate that the driver of the sprinter attempted to wrongfully overtake a tricycle when it veered off its lane and slammed into the bus head-on at Anhwiaso Tanoso.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that all the passengers in the sprinter bus, including the SHS students resuming classes, did not survive.

Some passengers in the metro mass bus are also feared dead while 20 have sustained injuries.

The police and ambulance have visited the scene and transported the injured to the Bibiani Government Hospital and the Anhwiaso Community Hospital.

The police are yet to speak on the matter.

Meanwhile, the morticians from Bibiani Hospitals told Adom News that 8 bodies consisting of four men and 4 women were brought in while at and Anhwiaso, 4 bodies; three men and a woman were brought in, totaling the death rate to 12.

Meanwhile, a family of six also perished on the same Bibiani stretch on January 8 after their Honda Civic vehicle burst its offside tyre and plunged into a stream. 

24-year-old Pazito’s latest attempt to steal was an unsuccessful one as he was nabbed with the jackpot gaming machine he was trying to steal.

The machine was said to have been loaded with an amount of GH¢200, all coins, which is believed to be his main target.

Sources say Okyere was used as a scapegoat and given merciless beatings by residents who say there have been rampant stealing cases in the area.

Pazito was, however, spared from being lynched and was offered to weed acres of bushy land around the community.

The assemblyman for the area, Zakari Mubarik, who rescued the suspect from being lynched told Adom News that his reign seeks to eradicate the mindset of jungle justice.

He added that a large acre was apportioned to the alleged thieve to weed, a punishment he has since undertaken.

After weeding in the scorching sun for hours, Pazito was made to rest and he was served a bowl of the meal before his release.

Mr Mubarik, explaining the intent of such a decision said most crimes are caused by poverty or lack of jobs.

Rather than treat the suspects harshly, he said he has put it before some executives to implement the communal labour agenda for suspected criminals.

Find video of Okyere undertaking his punishment below:

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