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Police Arrest 4 Suspects in Murder of Mobile Money Vendor in Aflao

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of four individuals in connection with the murder of mobile money vendor Christopher Ahordo in Aflao, Volta Region. This development follows a coordinated operation aimed at bringing the perpetrators to justice. Details of the Incident On April 28, 2025, around 6:15 p.m., approximately five armed men attacked and fatally shot mobile money vendor Christopher Ahordo, also known as "Colombo," at Gbagblakope near the Diamond Cement factory in Aflao. The assailants reportedly fled with a bag suspected to contain cash. Arrest of Suspects During a joint intelligence-led operation on May 10, 2025, the Ghana Police Service apprehended four suspects: Michael Sewornu, 34 Korku Agboada, 43 Atsu Agbagla, 36 Utsuku Onyeso, 22, a Nigerian national The operation involved the Regional Police Intelligence Department, the SWAT Unit, the Operation Motherland Taskforce, and a local neighborhood […]

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Takoradi: Dawn swoop leads to arrest of suspected drug dealers

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) on Saturday stormed a suspected den of drug addicts in Takoradi and arrested a number of suspects. According to NACOC officials, the raid resulted in the arrest of several individuals believed to be connected to narcotics distribution networks in the Western Regional capital. They said they seized an undisclosed quantity of suspected illicit drugs. NACOC says it was going to do laboratory analysis to determine the exact type and volume of the drugs seized.

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Suspects arrested for vehicle theft, gold robbery and galamsey in Western region 

The Western Central Regional Police Command is intensifying its fight against crime, recording three major arrests in April 2025 in connection with vehicle theft, gold robbery, and illegal mining activities across the Western Region. In Tarkwa, one Salifu Gariba was arrested for the theft of a Toyota Land Cruiser (PC), registration number GS 1845-23, belonging to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The vehicle was stolen from the residence of an EPA employee in Budo City in the early hours of 15 April. The suspect was intercepted the following day by officers of the Northern Regional Police Command at Kukobila, along the Tamale–Bolgatanga highway. The vehicle was successfully retrieved. Gariba is currently in police custody as investigations continue. In a separate incident, three suspects linked to a gold robbery in Wassa Afransie were arrested through an intelligence-led operation. The suspects—Felix Adjei, […]

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34-year-old taxi driver arrested for allegedly killing his 23-year-old girlfriend

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old taxi driver over the alleged murder of his long-time girlfriend at Abuakwa in the Ashanti Region. Robert Kwabena Boamah was arrested at his hideout in Namong, Offinso Municipality, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, three days after he went into hiding. He is alleged to have picked up the deceased, 23-year-old Dorothy Owusu Annor, also known as Maa Abena, on April 21 in his taxi cab from her family’s house at Abuakwa. The police say that shortly after the two left the deceased’s family house to bake bread, they received a distress call about the discovery of a body of an unidentified female adult. According to DSP Godwin Ahianyo, head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, police proceeded to the scene, near Mighty Jesus Educational Complex at […]

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Four arrested as NACOC intercepts cargo with suspected cocaine at Swiss Port 

Officials of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, intercepted a cargo being packaged for shipping at the Swiss Port. It contained concealed substances suspected to be cocaine and destined for the Netherlands. In a statement, NACOC noted that a total of 73 slabs, weighing 89.74 kg, were intercepted. Four suspects have been arrested and are currently in custody at NACOC while investigations are underway.

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Man Butchers 6-Year-Old Son at Antwiriifo, Shot Dead While Fleeing.

A tragic incident unfolded at Antwiriifo near Dormaa-Ahenkro in the Bono Region, where a 35-year-old man fatally butchered his six-year-old son with a cutlass.The suspect was gunned down by a Customs Officer while attempting to flee the scene, according to a police statement.Police reported that they received information about the gruesome act last Wednesday, finding the lifeless bodies of both the boy and the suspect upon arriving at the location.The reasons behind the man’s actions remain unclear as investigations are set to commence.This tragic case has sparked shock and grief among residents of the community.

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Officers Brutally Attacked by Mob in Akrofuom.

A police constable and three Community Assistance Police (CAP) officers were viciously attacked by a mob of approximately 50 people in Akrofuom on January 15, 2025. The officers, part of the Obuasi Divisional Police Command, were attempting to arrest a suspect, Sibuba, for allegedly threatening harm against a complainant.During the arrest, the suspect requested to make a phone call to inform his family. Shortly after, a mob armed with various weapons arrived, overpowering and assaulting the officers. The attackers confiscated an AK47 rifle from one of the officers and left them severely injured in a nearby bush.Reinforcements later arrived to rescue the injured personnel, who were rushed to the Obuasi Government Hospital. They have since been discharged. Police have confirmed that the stolen rifle was recovered following the incident.This attack underscores rising challenges in maintaining law and order in the […]

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26 Arrested Over Toy Gun-Related Crimes: Police Issue Warning.

The Ghana Police Service has detained 26 individuals connected to crimes involving toy guns. According to a statement, several toy guns were seized during ongoing investigations, and the suspects are set to face court.Authorities have launched nationwide operations to combat the increasing misuse of toy guns in criminal activities. The police emphasized their commitment to maintaining national peace and urged the public to remain vigilant.Police Statement HighlightsSeveral toy guns were retrieved.Investigations are ongoing to apprehend other offenders.The public is encouraged to report suspicious activities involving toy guns.The police assured citizens that they are taking every measure necessary to curb this trend and safeguard communities.This announcement follows rising concerns over toy guns being used to commit various crimes, raising questions about their sale and regulation in the country.

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