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Police arrest alleged robbery syndicate linked to attacks across five cities
The Ghana Police Service has arrested several suspects linked to a robbery syndicate believed to be behind a series of attacks across Accra, Tema, Anyinam, Kumasi, and Takoradi, involving the robbery of cash, gold, and mercury.
8 fake National Security operatives arrested for alleged robbery
Eight individuals suspected of posing as national security operatives have been arrested by police for allegedly robbing illegal miners of gold, cash, and mobile phones at Assin Awisam in the Central Region.
‘Help enlist me into police service’ – Suspect in alleged armoured vehicle theft pleads in court
Proceedings at the Kwadaso Circuit Court in Kumasi on Friday afternoon took a dramatic turn when Ebenezer Frimpong, accused of stealing a police armoured vehicle in a Rambo-style incident, pleaded with the presiding judge to use his influence to help him enlist in the Ghana Police Service. The accused, described as rem...
Mobile money vendor robbed at Ziope
Two unidentified men, one wielding a firearm and firing warning shots, have robbed a mobile money vendor at Ziope in the Volta Region, making away with a substantial amount of cash. The incident occurred at about 1800 hours on Tuesday, April 07, at a mobile money (MoMo) shop located near the Agape Filling Station in Z...
Man, who allegedly stole police armoured vehicle to undergo psychiatric evaluation
The Kwadaso Circuit Court in Kumasi has ordered a psychiatric examination for a 26-year-old man accused of stealing a police armoured vehicle at Nkawie in the Ashanti region. The presiding judge, His Honour Jephtha Appau, did not assign any reason for the order on Monday, May 4, 2026. It came a few moments after the […...
Police probe alleged assault of Amaniampong SHS student over church service refusal
Police in Mampongteng in the Ashanti region are investigating the severe assault of a final-year student at Amaniampong Senior High School by his housemaster. The student, Emmanuel Kwarteng, was reportedly beaten for refusing to attend a compulsory all-night church service on campus. His family, confirming police invol...
EOCO defends probe into Kwamigah-Atokple
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has pushed back against criticism from the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, insisting that its ongoing investigations involving Dr. Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple are lawful and within its mandate. In a news release dated April 9, 2026, EOCO said it had taken note of public...
Two remanded over alleged illegal possession of G3 rifle, ammunition
The Accra Circuit Court One has remanded two men over alleged unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
Seven teachers arrested over BECE infractions
Seven teachers have been arrested for various examination infractions in the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed. The arrests were made through WAEC’s monitoring systems and tips from whistleblowers. In a telephone interview with the Ghana N...
Court remands two over unlawful possession of arms
The Accra Circuit Court One has remanded two men over alleged unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
Five persons arrested for robbing Chinese nationals at Asankragwa
Five persons have been arrested for allegedly robbing two Chinese nationals at a spare parts shop at Asankragwa in the Western North Region.
Police crack Bolga robbery gang, retrieve AK47 and 87 rounds of ammunition
Police said Rahman collapsed during the operation to retrieve the weapon and was rushed to the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. His body has been deposited at the hospital morgue pending autopsy. The remaining three suspects are in Police custody and are expected to be put before c...