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Man remanded over alleged killing of uncle
A 29‑year‑old man, Abass Issah, has appeared before the Adabraka District Court for allegedly killing his uncle with a pestle during a feud.
Ghana Navy intercepts 37 sacks of suspected Indian hemp near Sege
The Ghana Navy has intercepted a canoe carrying 37 sacks of suspected Indian hemp during a maritime operation at Goi, south of Sege. The operation, carried out on Friday, March 27, 2026, followed credible intelligence that led operatives of the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) to track and pursue the suspect vessel as it at...
19-year-old man jailed 15 years for robbery at Asokore Mampong
A 19-year-old man, Ahmed Mustapha, has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment with hard labour by the Asokwa Circuit Court Two for robbery and causing harm.
Assembly member shot as armed robbery wave grips Agona East District
Security in the Agona East District has reached a breaking point following a brazen robbery on Thursday, 5th March 2026, which left a local official hospitalised with a gunshot wound.
ORAL: Prosecution closes its case in Skytrain trial
Lawyers for the accused persons, after the prosecution closed its case, indicated their intention to file a submission of no case application, asking the court to terminate the trial on grounds that the prosecution has failed to establish the offences against their clients through the evidence adduced. The court, presi...
Adwoa Safo’s brother, eight others granted GH¢500,000 bail over Kwabenya shooting incident
The Adenta Circuit Court has granted GH¢500,000 bail with two sureties each to Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena and eight others over their alleged involvement in a shooting incident at Kwabenya in Accra. Akofena, the younger brother of former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo, reported himself to the Greater Accra Regional...
Police arrest woman accused of threatening President Mahama on social media
Police have arrested a woman accused of issuing threats against President John Dramani Mahama in videos circulated on social media, authorities said on Thursday. The suspect, identified by police as Mahama Aminat, also known as Akosua Serwaa Minat, was arrested on May 20 in Sekyere Zongo in the Ashanti Region following...
A/R: Police bust suspected human trafficking ring, arrest 186 including 100 foreign nationals
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 186 suspects, including 96 Nigerians and four Togolese nationals, in a major intelligence-led operation targeting organised crime in the Ashanti Region.
Nursing mother arrested for allegedly inflicting blade wounds on 5-year-old in Bole
A 35-year-old nursing mother and seamstress has been arrested by the Bole District Police for allegedly inflicting blade wounds and applying pepper on a five-year-old girl in her care at Bole Mempeasem, a suburb of Bole in the Savannah Region. The disturbing incident was uncovered on the evening of Wednesday, May 20, 2...
Police brutally assault Graphic staff at GREDA Estate after mistaking him for robber
A staff member of the Graphic Communications Group Ltd (GCGL), Aliu Mahama, has been assaulted by some police officers stationed at Nungua after he was mistaken for an armed robber at GREDA Estate in Accra. Mr Mahama, who works with the Transport Unit of GCGL, said the incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Monday (July 1...
Okada rider remanded over alleged theft
A 24-year-old Okada rider has been remanded into police custody by the Toase District Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality for allegedly causing unlawful damage and stealing at the Afari Military Hospital construction site. The accused, Abukari Usman, whose plea was not taken, is expected to reap...
Kumasi police inspector remanded over alleged mobile money robbery
A police inspector in the Ashanti Region has been interdicted and remanded into custody over his alleged involvement in a robbery attack targeting a mobile money vendor in Kumasi, police said on Monday. The suspect, Inspector Bright Appiah Dankwah, who was stationed at the Asuoyeboah Police Station, was arrested by the...