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Ghana Police Service arrest suspect over narcotic drugs in Volta Region
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Police Arrest Man Over Suspected Narcotic Drugs in Volta Region

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 38-year-old man in connection with the alleged possession and transportation of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in the Volta Region. The suspect, identified as Godsway Kwaku Dogbey, was taken into custody on Friday, January 23, 2026, following an intelligence-led police operation. According to a police statement, officers intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number GV 2460-14 near Tarso Hotel in Ho. The vehicle is registered to the Ghana Health Service. Police say the suspect failed to comply with a stop signal at the OLA Top checkpoint. Instead of halting, he allegedly accelerated through the barrier, prompting officers to pursue the vehicle. The car was later intercepted and impounded, leading to the arrest of the suspect. Substances believed to be narcotic drugs were reportedly found in the vehicle, although police have not yet disclosed […]

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Ghana Police Arrest Four in Tamale Drug Crackdown, Seize Opioids

The Ghana Police Service has intensified its fight against drug trafficking in the Tamale Metropolis, arresting four suspects and seizing significant quantities of illicit substances during a special operation. The intelligence-led exercise was carried out by the Inspector-General of Police Special Operations Team and targeted known crime hotspots and high-risk areas across the metropolis. Police say the patrols, which began recently, are aimed at boosting visibility, gathering actionable intelligence, and deterring drug-related and violent crimes. During the operation, Ibrahim Abudu was arrested at Taha with Tramadol capsules and suspected Indian hemp in his possession. Another suspect, Abdul Hanan, was picked up at Gumani with a parcel of suspected Indian hemp. He later led officers to his supplier, Mohammed Ibrahim, who was found with sacks of the same substance. The team also raided the Changli area, a location identified for persistent […]

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Eric Opoku Condemns Military’s “Excessive” Operation in Hwidiem

Asunafo South MP Eric Opoku has condemned the military’s response to the attack on members of the NAIMOS taskforce in Hwidiem, calling the follow-up operation excessive and alarming. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Opoku said he supports holding anyone who assaults security personnel accountable, but argued the military’s actions “went far beyond what is acceptable in a democracy.” “I’m not happy with the excesses in the Hwidiem incident. I have no issue with people facing the law for attacking soldiers or the NAIMOS taskforce, but attacking an entire community and causing the death of an innocent person is unacceptable,” he said. The military reportedly moved into Hwidiem and nearby communities days after the taskforce was attacked, triggering fear among residents. A young man was shot dead during the operation, and several others were allegedly beaten or taken from their […]

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One Dead, Four Injured in Toyota Hilux and Trailer Crash on Accra–Kumasi Highway

One person has died and four others sustained injuries in a road accident involving a Toyota Hilux and a Howo trailer near the Anyinam Health Line on the Accra–Kumasi Highway. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) said the Anyinam Fire Station received a distress call at about 4:43 a.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2025. A rescue team led by LFM Dwamena Albert arrived at the scene within 10 minutes. Four victims were rescued from the wreckage and rushed to the Enyiresi Government Hospital for treatment. One of them later died and was transferred to the hospital mortuary. The vehicles involved were identified as a Toyota Hilux with registration number ER 2956-20 and a Howo trailer with registration GM 592-21. Officers from the Ghana Police Service were present to manage traffic and assist with the rescue efforts. The GNFS confirmed that […]

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Two Arrested in Tema-Afienya Train Sabotage Plot, Says Ghana Railway Authority

An ongoing investigation by the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) and the Ghana Police Service has revealed an alleged plot by suspected saboteurs to disrupt the newly launched Tema–Afienya train service, according to a report by Graphic Online. Authorities confirmed two separate sabotage attempts this week against the Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train — a new passenger service introduced as part of Ghana’s efforts to modernize its rail transport system. In the first incident on Monday, October 20, 2025, a 10-year-old boy was reportedly coerced into throwing stones at the moving train, shattering the front windshield. The following day, another attempt was made to derail the train by placing a large stone on the tracks. Police have since arrested two suspects — the 10-year-old and another individual believed to be his father — both allegedly paid GH¢20 each by unidentified […]

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Ghana Police CID Declares Petroleum Broker Wanted Over GH¢2.1m Fraud

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has declared wanted a 43-year-old petroleum product broker, Jeremiah Darlington Quainoo, for allegedly defrauding a petroleum company by false pretence. The District Court at Kotobabi issued the warrant under a special serial code (SIU/CID HQTRS). According to police reports, Quainoo obtained petroleum products worth millions from a leading petroleum company but failed to make payments as agreed. Despite two official invitations extended to him by the CID, he ignored them and has since gone into hiding. Investigations revealed that the suspect, working with an accomplice identified as Mr. Nii, has a history of issuing dishonoured cheques. Police confirmed that one such cheque, valued at GH¢650,000, bounced after his accomplice was granted bail. In total, five cheques connected to this case have been dishonoured. The outstanding amount owed to the company […]

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Eight Dead, Five Injured in Fatal Accident at Kormantse on Cape Coast–Accra Highway

A tragic road accident at Kormantse on the Cape Coast–Accra Highway has left eight people dead and five others injured, including a child and the driver of a truck. The crash occurred around 3:50 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, and involved a Mercedes Benz with registration number AS 4146-25 and a Hino truck with registration number GW 5958-25. According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), several passengers managed to escape with the assistance of bystanders before the Mankessim Fire Rescue Team arrived. Firefighters later extricated two victims who were trapped inside the wreckage and were believed to have died instantly. Police have confirmed the fatalities and the number of injured, who have since been transported to a nearby health facility for medical care. With support from other emergency stakeholders, the accident scene was cleared, and the road has […]

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Tamale Central NDC Primaries: Police Deploy 400 Officers for Security

The Northern Regional Police Command has assured maximum security ahead of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Tamale Central Constituency. Speaking at a press briefing in Tamale, Regional Police Commander ACP Wisdom Lavoe revealed that about 400 security personnel will be deployed to polling centres and strategic locations to guarantee peace and order during the election. According to ACP Lavoe, the security deployment will include officers from the Police Service, Armed Forces, Fire Service, Immigration Service, and other relevant agencies. He explained that the Command, working closely with stakeholders, has created four polling stations to ease congestion, ensure early counting, and allow for a smooth declaration of results. “Only accredited persons will be granted access to voting centres, and anyone who engages in misconduct will face decisive action,” ACP Lavoe warned. The Regional Commander also appealed to […]

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Police, Military Secure Savannah Region

The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces and other stakeholders, has intensified security operations in Sawla, Gbiniyiri, Giniri, and nearby communities in the Savannah Region following recent communal clashes. Security reinforcement teams have been dispatched to maintain law and order while restoring calm in the affected areas. Their presence is aimed at preventing further escalation and ensuring the safety of residents. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, is personally leading a delegation from the National Police Headquarters to assess the security situation on the ground. The team is also engaging with traditional rulers, opinion leaders, and community stakeholders to discuss strategies for sustaining peace. In a statement released on Tuesday, August 26, the Police Service appealed to residents to remain calm and support security efforts. “We urge all parties to remain calm and work […]

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Police Invite Parties for Akwatia By-Election Security Talks

also for " The Ghana Police Service has invited political parties to a high-level meeting to address election-related violence and preparations for the upcoming Akwatia Constituency by-election. In a letter signed by the Director-General of Administration, COP Dr. David Agyemang Adjem, the Police said the meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Police Headquarters in Accra.The discussions will focus on security arrangements, operational modalities for the by-election, and the Electoral Commission’s (EC) roadmap for the polls. “The meeting will discuss the modalities for the by-election as well as the Electoral Commission’s preparedness and their roadmap for the Parliamentary by-election,” the letter stated. The Police expressed confidence in the cooperation of political stakeholders, urging all invited parties to make themselves available for the engagement. The Electoral Commission, which will conduct the by-election, was also copied in the […]

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