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Two Armed Robbers Sentenced to 33 Years for Robbery in Wa Municipality

In a decisive move to combat rising crime rates, the Wa Circuit Court has sentenced two men to a total of 33 years in prison for their involvement in a series of armed robberies within the Wa Municipality of Ghana's Upper West Region. The convicts, Ibrahim Kassim and Salifu Dauda, were found guilty of multiple offenses, including attacking victims with weapons and stealing personal belongings. Details of the Conviction Presiding over the case, Judge Jonathan Avugu delivered the sentences after thorough deliberation. Ibrahim Kassim, aged 30, who had previously served a 10-year sentence for robbery, received a 15-year term with hard labor. His accomplice, 28-year-old smock weaver Salifu Dauda, was handed an 18-year sentence with hard labor. The court's decision reflects a stringent stance against repeat offenders and aims to deter similar crimes in the region. Modus Operandi of the […]

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Ashanti Regional Police Command demands release of soldiers involved in Nyinahin shooting

The Ashanti Regional Police is collaborating with the Central Command of the Ghana Armed Forces for the release of military officers involved in the killing of a civilian at Nyinahin, in the Atwima Mponua District of the region. The soldiers are said to have killed the civilian, identified as Akwasi Lala, also known as Kushivi and injured three others during a confrontation with some mourners who were on their way to bury their friend at the Nyinahin cemetery. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Godwin Ahianyo, the Ashanti Regional Police Public Relations Officer. DSP Ahianyo noted that the Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, had since visited both the crime scene and the injured victims at the hospital. The Regional Commander had also assured the community that a thorough investigation was […]

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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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Volta Regional Police intercept ammunition bound for Benin

The Volta Regional Police Command has intercepted a large cache of ammunition on a commercial bus bound for Benin. The operation occurred in the early hours of Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Tadzewu-Mitsrikasa Police barrier. According to a police statement, officers on duty conducted a routine search on a Hyundai passenger bus with registration number GR 8246-Q. The vehicle, traveling from Accra to Benin, was found to be carrying 60 cartons of AAA cartridges (15,000 pieces) and 72 cartons of BB cartridges (18,000 pieces). The ammunition was concealed in sacks and hidden beneath passengers’ luggage. The driver of the vehicle, Abasou Fousseni, 45, and his co-driver, Salisu Jalilu, 38, were both arrested for questioning. While both men initially denied knowledge of the concealed items, police intelligence pointed to the co-driver as the individual responsible for loading the illicit goods. […]

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Kwahu Easter: Four arrested for various offenses – Eastern North Police

Four individuals have been arrested by the Eastern North Police for committing various offenses during this year’s Kwahu Easter celebrations. Thousands of revelers from across Ghana and beyond thronged the Kwahu area to participate in the popular Easter festivities. However, despite repeated warnings from security agencies for participants to remain law-abiding, some individuals flouted the rules and were apprehended. Speaking on Adom FM’s Sunday Midday News with Baffuor Owiredu Amoh, Eastern North Regional Police Commander, DCOP Isaac Kwadwo Asante, confirmed the arrests and said the suspects, including one female, are currently in custody. “Four individuals have been arrested for failing to comply with police directives. Some attempted to steal from patrons during the festivities,” he stated. Giving details on the offenses, DCOP Asante said one person was arrested for snatching a phone, another for using electric shock devices on participants […]

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Fire Service engages GWCL on hydrant challenges

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Tema Regional Command has begun discussions with the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to improve the functionality and accessibility of fire hydrants across the region. The initiative, led by Regional Fire Commander ACFO II Patrick Sallah and the Regional Operations Officer, saw the GNFS team paying a courtesy call on the Regional Chief Manager of GWCL, Dr. Samuel Ason, to strengthen collaboration between the two agencies. The meeting addressed critical issues such as the recommissioning of buried or non-functional hydrants, the replacement of couplings that fall short of GNFS standards, and the need to ensure hydrants deliver high water pressure during firefighting operations. Another key concern was improving accessibility to hydrants, especially during emergencies, as the Tema Region continues to face significant fire risks. Notably, areas like Tema New-Town remain particularly vulnerable due to […]

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