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Akwapim-Akropong chieftaincy clash: One dead after Police shoot-out
A man has been shot dead following a prolonged gun battle with police during an operation linked to a chieftaincy dispute at Akwapim-Akropong in the Eastern Region. The deceased, identified as Kwasi Ansah Eku, also known as “Dragon”, reportedly resisted arrest and opened fire on officers during the operation, which las...
PAC summons 2 over GH₵8.2m ‘Toilet for All’ payments without work done
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is set to summon two public officials over the payment of GH₵8.2 million in mobilisation funds for a sanitation project that was never executed. The officials, Bright Oduro Kwarteng and Theophilus Okine, are linked to payments made under the “Toilet for All” project, which w...
Eight arrested over renewed Nkwanta South attack
Eight people have been arrested following fresh outbreaks of violence in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, which claimed three lives and left several others injured. The renewed clashes, which involved multiple gunshot casualties, raised serious security concerns in the area and forced the Ghana Police...
Police investigate death after alleged assault involving elderly woman in Ada
The Ghana Police Service in Ada is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a young man at Elavanyor in the Ada East District of the Greater Accra Region, following an alleged assault involving an elderly woman and her son.
Spiritualist convicted for defrauding man of GH¢95,100
An Accra Circuit Court has convicted a 35‑year‑old spiritualist for defrauding a man of GH¢95,100.00 under the pretext of securing a chieftaincy title.
Police arrest 7 suspects, seize 40 wraps of suspected Indian hemp in Tamale
The Northern Regional Special Operations Team of the Ghana Police Service, known as “Red Maria,” has arrested seven suspects and retrieved 40 wraps of suspected Indian hemp in a targeted anti-drug operation in the Tamale Metropolis.
Court orders de‑freezing of Sesi‑Edem Company accounts
An Adentan High Court has ordered the de‑freezing of bank accounts belonging to Sesi‑Edem Company Limited, ruling that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) acted without legal basis.
Fisheries Enforcement Unit arrests 2 inshore fishing operators at Tema Fishing Harbour
The Fisheries Enforcement Unit (FEU), led by Commodore Faustina Anokye Boakye, Coordinator of the Unit, on Monday morning arrested two inshore fishing operators at the Tema Fishing Harbour.
EOCO declares Jennifer Fafali Yormesor wanted over alleged stealing and fraud
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has declared Jennifer Fafali Yormesor wanted in connection with alleged offences of stealing and fraudulent embezzlement of funds. In a public notice, the anti-graft agency appealed to the public to assist in locating the suspect. EOCO said Jennifer Fafali Yormesor is want...
Police arrest two over robbery plot targeting Indian national in Obuasi
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has apprehended two men in connection with a violent robbery on an Indian national and a planned heist targeting a distribution company in Obuasi. Authorities are continuing efforts to arrest the remaining members of the gang.
Serial sex offender found guilty of double murder and rape
A serial sex offender who was being monitored by the Metropolitan Police has been found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third in London. Simon Levy killed Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, in March 2025 and 39-year-old Sheryl Wilkins five months later. The 40-year-old man also raped a third woman in January 20...
10 arrested over illegal arms possession linked to Adambrobe chieftaincy dispute
The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested ten persons for allegedly possessing arms and ammunition without authority in connection with the ongoing chieftaincy dispute at Adambrobe in the Aburi area of the Eastern Region.