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Accra court denies bail in GH¢14 million gold robbery case
Six persons have been remanded into custody by an Accra Circuit Court for their alleged involvement in the robbery of 12.5 kilogrammes of gold valued at 14,387,096, along with an additional GH¢400,000 in cash.
Nigerian woman captured in viral video wearing police uniform arrested
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a Nigerian national, Esther Obasi, following the circulation of viral videos in which she was seen wearing Ghana Police camouflage and the standard black police uniform. According to the police, she is currently in custody and assisting with investigations, and is expected to be pu...
Woman, 25, in court for stealing baby at Bogoso
A 25-year-old unemployed woman, Helena Aba Kwansah Abakah, who allegedly stole an eight-month-old baby boy and circumcised him, has appeared before the Tarkwa Circuit Court in the Western Region. The mother of the baby, Ms Halima Joll, told the police that circumcision was against the cultural practices of her people....
Excessive Bail Conditions in Ghana: A threat to the presumption of innocence and the right to liberty guaranteed under the 1992 constitution
Across Ghana in recent years, bail conditions imposed on suspects and accused persons have become increasingly draconian, often involving astronomical cash sums, onerous surety and justification requirements as well as restrictive travel/reporting conditions that amount to de facto pre‑trial punishment.
Viral child abuse video did not occur in Ghana – Police
The Ghana Police Service has clarified that a viral video showing a child being abused did not occur in Ghana but in Nigeria. In a press release, the Service said its Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) conducted investigations after the footage circulated widely on social media. “Af...
Man jailed 5 years for stabbing sister’s eyes at Sefwi Abrokofe
The Sefwi Bodi Circuit Court has sentenced a 55-year-old man, William Gyamfi, also known as Kwasi Manso, to five years imprisonment with hard labour for violently attacking his sister at Sefwi Abrokofe in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region. The court heard that the convict attacked his sister, Akua Agyeiw...
Palm wine tapper arrested over alleged arson that killed girlfriend and two relatives
A 23-year-old palm wine tapper has been arrested at Bibiani Subrinkwanta in the Western North Region in connection with a fire that killed three members of the same family. Police identified the suspect as Numatekpor Kwaku, also known as “On God”. The victims are reported to be his 19-year-old girlfriend, a student of....
Abu Trica faces extradition as court dismisses entrapment defence
The Gbese District court has dismissed key arguments raised by the defence in the high-profile extradition case involving Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, ruling that claims of political persecution and entrapment are unfounded.
Buffer Stock case: you’ve turned EOCO into “one-man institution” – Afenyo to Raymond Archer
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the Executive Secretary of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Archer, of centralising authority within the anti-graft agency, amid growing controversy over the re-arrest of former National Food Buffer Stock Company Chief Executive Abdul-Wahab Hana...
Two suspected highway robbers shot dead in police operations on Atebubu–Ejura stretch
Two suspected armed robbers have been shot dead in separate police operations targeting criminal activities along the Atebubu–Ejura Highway. The deceased have been identified as Oman Amandu, also known as Manu, and another unidentified suspect believed to be part of a robbery syndicate operating in the area. According...
27-year-old spiritualist arrested over alleged attempt to use 11-year-old girl for ritual
A 27-year-old spiritualist has been arrested after residents of Lamtey in the Ga South Municipality near Kasoa allegedly caught him attempting to use an 11-year-old schoolgirl for ritual purposes. The suspect, identified as Okomfo C Prof, was reportedly seen entering an uncompleted building with the girl, raising suspi...
Alleged Tetegu taxi driver murder: Policewoman’s case adjourned
The Adabraka District Court has adjourned to April 16, 2026, the case involving Gifty Oppong, a policewoman accused of shooting and killing a taxi driver at Tetegu.