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Police intercept truck loaded with weapons, arrest 2 in Nkwanta
The Nkwanta Municipal Police Command has arrested two persons for unlawful possession of a firearm and large quantities of ammunition following an intelligence-led operation.
Pastor, two others remanded over attempt to bury baby alive
A pastor and two others who allegedly attempted to bury a five-month-old baby alive at a refuse dump at Abofrem near Bibiani in the Western North Region have been remanded into lawful custody by the Bibiani District Court.
Four alleged fake National Security officials arrested at Sawla checkpoint
Four men accused of posing as National Security personnel and allegedly extorting money from motorists and passengers have been arrested by the Sawla District Police Command. The suspects were reportedly operating a checkpoint along the Sawla-Wa highway, where they allegedly presented themselves as National Security of...
GES confirms alleged sexual assault of Bolgatanga Girls SHS student, two watchmen arrested
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed an alleged sexual assault involving a student of Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School in the Upper East Region, with two watchmen of the school arrested in connection with the incident.
NACOC intercepts 5 million opiod tablets of tapentadol in major drug bust
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has seized a massive consignment of illicit pharmaceutical drugs, intercepting a 40-foot trailer loaded with an estimated five million tablets of Tapentadol 250mg in a high-stakes operation. The seizure, described by authorities as one of the largest in recent times, followed a...
Police arrest suspect in viral video who slapped detained pastor
The Ghana Police Service has arrested Sibamay Zakaria, a suspect captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting another suspect.
Bono East Police seize 166 parcels of suspected cannabis
The Bono East Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for possessing substances believed to be narcotic drugs without lawful authority.
Prophet slapped by Imam over derogatory remarks about Mohammed granted bail
Prophet Daniel Junior Yaw Adjei, also known as Apostle Daniel JY Adjei, has been granted bail after appearing in court following his arrest on August 11, 2026 over alleged offensive comments about Prophet Mohammed. The development follows his arrest by the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team in connection with a video i...
Two dead, 4 arrested as police bust robbery gang in Upper East
The Ghana Police Service has dismantled a suspected armed robbery gang operating in the Upper East Region, leaving two suspects dead and four others in custody following an intelligence-led operation.
Police dismantle robbery gang in Upper East Region; four in custody, two dead during operation
A special intelligence team of the Ghana Police Service has dismantled a robbery gang responsible for a series of violent attacks in the Upper East region, following an intelligence-led operation on 29th April 2026. The suspects, Awudu Kasim, Malik Baako, Mohammed Amidu, and Wadud Abdul were arrested at their hideout a...
Driver jailed 15 years for attempted robbery
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 32-year-old driver to 15 years’ imprisonment for unlawful entry and attempting to rob his former employer.
Nkwanta police arrest 2 with gun, over 11,000 rounds of ammunition concealed in truck
The Ghana Police Service in Nkwanta has arrested two persons for unlawful possession of firearms and a large cache of ammunition following an intelligence-led operation.