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ASHANTI

Military Officers Remanded After Alleged Beating Deaths in Kumasi

Seven military officers and one civilian employee were remanded into custody following the deaths of two men in Kumasi. The incident unfolded after the victims were allegedly arrested by the soldiers on suspicion of stealing an iPhone. The victims, later identified as Kwame Adu and Kwabena Sarfo, were detained, severely beaten, and dumped in a bush in the Danyame area.The police launched an investigation after a missing person's report led them to discover the bodies at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). A surviving victim, Christian Obiri Yeboah, gave a statement claiming the victims were tortured at the 4BN barracks before being left to die.The suspects admit to the arrests but deny any assault, and the police investigation continues with the cooperation of the military. The suspects are set to appear in court again on April 22, 2025.

Muhammad Saminu April 9, 2025

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ASHANTI

Woman Jailed for Stealing Over GH¢221,000 in Lotto Sales

A 38-year-old manageress, Akua Darkoah Asamoah, has been sentenced to five years in prison by the Asante Abuakwa Circuit Court for stealing GH¢221,937.75 from lotto sales at the Atwima-Techiman branch of FOE Lotto Limited. Asamoah pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing and was convicted on her own plea.The theft took place between March 22 and June 2, 2024, when Asamoah failed to remit the proceeds from lotto sales received from sub-agents to the head office in Kumasi. A forensic audit revealed that after the winning numbers were drawn, Asamoah forged lotto tickets, falsely indicating winnings to cover up the theft.Asamoah was arrested after the company filed a complaint with the police. She admitted to the theft in her caution statement and is now serving her sentence. The case highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in financial management within […]

Muhammad Saminu April 8, 2025

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Sports

NFL Star Richard Sherman’s House Ransacked in Terrifying Armed Robbery

Former NFL star Richard Sherman and his family were shaken by a terrifying armed robbery that took place at their Washington home over the weekend. The 37-year-old ex-Seattle Seahawks defensive back shared the unsettling ordeal on social media on March 31, 2025, revealing that at least three armed robbers stormed his home while his wife and children were inside. The robbers, who were captured on surveillance footage, ransacked the house and fled with stolen goods.Sherman described the robbery as a “scary situation,” but praised his wife, Ashley Moss, for handling the situation calmly and ensuring their children remained safe. Sherman posted a video of the robbers jumping out of a shattered window and appealed to the public for help in identifying the intruders.Moss also shared her experience, recounting how she woke up to find intruders outside their bedroom with guns, […]

Muhammad Saminu April 2, 2025

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Greater Accra

Job Seeker Jailed for Stealing Laptop at Ministry

An unemployed man, Foster Nyarko, has been sentenced to two years in prison for stealing a laptop at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment.Nyarko, 36, had visited the ministry seeking a cleaning job but instead entered an office on the second floor and took an HP laptop worth GH₵24,745. He hid it in his backpack and left the premises.The owner, a lawyer and Director of Policy, Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation at the ministry, later reported the theft. Investigations led to Nyarko’s arrest, and he confessed to selling the laptop in Takoradi.The Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, found him guilty of unlawful entry and theft. He was sentenced to one year for unlawful entry and two years for stealing, with both sentences running concurrently.This was not Nyarko’s first offense—he had earlier been jailed for stealing a mobile […]

Edem 4Style March 8, 2025

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Greater Accra

Painter Caught on CCTV Stealing GH₵1M Cables from Bank of Ghana Site

A painter working on the new Bank of Ghana headquarters at Ridge, Accra, has been remanded in police custody for allegedly stealing copper cables worth GH₵1,035,500. The suspect, Ahmed Mohammed Lawal, was identified through CCTV footage and later arrested.According to prosecutors, Lawal and two accomplices—who are still at large—broke into the Energy Farm section of the construction site on February 16, 2025. Using a scaffold, they gained access and cut several bundles of copper cables before making away with them.Investigations revealed that Lawal sold his share of the stolen items at Kwame Nkrumah Circle, earning GH₵2,000. However, he was unable to assist police in tracking down his accomplices or the buyer.The court, presided over by Mrs. Sedinam Awo Kwadam, has adjourned the case to March 19, 2025, as investigations continue.

Edem 4Style March 6, 2025

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Ahafo

Sunyani Tragedy: Woman’s Body Found in Septic Tank After Three Weeks

Authorities in Sunyani have retrieved the decomposed body of a young woman from a septic tank, where it is suspected she was dumped by her boyfriend. The police and Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) discovered the body last Friday at the Sunyani Magazine area.According to the Bono Regional Fire Command’s Public Relations Officer, ADOI Kwame Adomako Antwi, the suspect, identified as Kwabena Agyei, allegedly murdered the woman on February 10, 2025. Acting on a tip-off, police arrested him on February 28, and during interrogation, he confessed to disposing of the body in the tank.Rescue personnel noted that half of the deceased's hair appeared burned, and refuse had been dumped on her body, suggesting an attempt to destroy evidence. However, water inside the tank prevented the body from being completely burned. To retrieve the remains, officers had to break part of […]

Edem 4Style March 5, 2025

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Ahafo

Man Arrested After Burying Girlfriend in Septic Tank

A 26-year-old man, Kwabena Adjei, has been arrested in Sunyani for allegedly killing his 19-year-old Nigerian girlfriend, identified as Testimony, and hiding her body in a septic tank.According to reports, a heated argument between the couple turned fatal when Adjei elbowed Testimony, causing her to fall unconscious and die instantly. Instead of reporting the incident, he kept her body in his room for three days before disposing of it in the tank near the Bono Regional Fire Command.Haunted by guilt and claiming to be tormented by her ghost, Adjei later turned himself in to the police with the support of his uncle. The Ghana National Fire Service assisted in retrieving the body from the septic tank after it was discovered in a decomposed state.Police have taken the suspect into custody as investigations continue

Edem 4Style March 4, 2025

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Ahafo

Suspect Remanded Over KNUST Student’s Tragic Death

The Kumasi Circuit Court has remanded Daniel Tuffour, the prime suspect in the death of 21-year-old Deladem Aku Yabane, a final-year Biological Science student at KNUST.Deladem's lifeless body was discovered near the university’s Disability and Rehabilitation Centre last Thursday. She was quickly transported to the University Health Services, where she was pronounced dead.Police investigations revealed marks of violence on her body, leading to Tuffour’s arrest later that day. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has assured Deladem’s family of a thorough investigation and justice for the victim.The IGP has also met with KNUST authorities to discuss improved security measures on campus. The police have urged anyone with information about the case to assist in the ongoing investigation.

Edem 4Style March 1, 2025

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CENTRAL

Kasoa Man Caught Stealing Clothes and Toilet Rolls, Nearly Lynched

A 29-year-old Nigerian man, Joseph Chukumeka, narrowly escaped lynching at Kasoa after being caught stealing designer clothes—hangers included—and toilet rolls from residents' rooms.For weeks, locals had suffered unexplained thefts until Monday when suspicious noises led neighbors to discover Joseph inside a home with no signs of forced entry. It was later revealed that he had been using a master key to access the rooms.As enraged residents descended on him, he pleaded for mercy, blaming his actions on the devil. He was eventually handed over to the police for further investigation.

Edem 4Style February 27, 2025

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OTI

Police Nab Two Over Suspected Human Blood Trafficking

Police officers on patrol at Dzrakate, near Akatsi on the Accra-Aflao highway, arrested two suspects found with containers of what is believed to be human blood. The suspects, 34-year-old teacher Winnie Agbofoatsi Kwesi and 38-year-old contractor Morgan Martins, were charged with unlawful possession of human blood, violating Ghana's criminal laws.The police intercepted a Toyota Corolla carrying the blood, allegedly en route to a fetish priest in Togo. Investigations are ongoing, with a third suspect still on the run.

Edem 4Style February 19, 2025

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