716 A group of armed men blocked the Bolgatanga-Tamale highway near Gbimsi in the North East Region, setting a vehicle on fire and attacking passengers. The assailants, armed with AK-47 rifles and other weapons, reportedly stopped vehicles in search of passengers from Bawku. This escalation is linked to the recent resurgence of the Bawku chieftaincy […]
Crime
Armed Attack on Northern Ashanti Mines Concession leaves two badly injured, gold-ore worth millions looted
375 Management of Northern Ashanti Mines Co. Ltd. a duly registered and licensed mining company at Konongo Odumase, in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region has noted with deep concern the incessant attacks of armed illegal miners; on its concession. On Monday 2nd September, 2024; these bracing bandits invaded our concession for […]
Attack on Journalist; Unhealthy for Ghana’s Democracy
205 In recent times, Ghana has experienced a rapid growth of media attacks despite calls to mitigate this mennes. Journalists always fall as victims for an attack in line of duty. In 2018, Latif Iddirisu of Joynews was attacked at National CID headquarters in Accra. Mohammed M. Anabira of Citi news was attacked during NPP […]
Female Police Officer Commits suicide at Mamponteng
505 A female police officer only identified as Corporal Boakye has reportedly committed suicide at Manmponteng in Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. A video has been shared online by Kumasi-based Angel FM where the mortal remains of the police officer were being carried away by the police to the morgue. In […]
Gunshots fired as angry mob besieged Wa Court
1,304 Police fired warning shots after an agitated mob stormed the premises of the Wa Magistrate Court to demand justice for a murder victim. The victim, Alhaji Mutala Mahama, was discovered with his throat slit after a brutal attack at his residence in Wa on April 11, 2024. Two suspects have since been arrested in […]
NPP secretary, first vice chairman remanded for stealing electricity poles
301 Two NPP leadership have been arrested and remanded into police custody for stealing electricity poles at Drobonso in the Sekyere Afram plains District in the Ashanti region. Those at large are Mr Justice Amoh and Mr Sampson Boamah, aka Koosa Constituency Secretary and 1st Vice Chairman for the NPP respectively. The Effiduase District Court […]
License to Blue Star Hi-Tech Company Limited to operate Lotto is Criminal and Illegal under the National Lotto Act 722 and Lottery Regulations
384 Blue Star Hi-Tech Company Limited is OWNED by a CHINESE named ‘HAN GUOQING’ Under the National Lotto Act 722 and Lottery Regulations, NO FOREIGNER or Foreign Company is PERMITTED to operate 5/90 Original Lotto. Lawyer Sammi Awuku and Lawyer Gary Nimako Marfo are committing acts of illegality by granting license to Blue Star Hi-Tech […]
Crime rate has significantly reduced in Ghana – Dampare
316 The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo-Dampare says the crime rate in Ghana has reduced significantly. According to Dampare, recent programmes and policies initiated by the Police leadership are making rolls. Speaking at the commissioning of some 320-bedroom apartments for Police Officers at Tesano in Accra, Dr Dampare said Policing dynamics have changed. “We […]
You can mine but you won’t prevail-Nkawie forest Services Division warns as 13 illegal miners remanded
434 The Manager of Nkawie District of the Forest Services Division of the Forestry has cautioned miners to put an end to their activities since they would not succeed with their illegal mining operations in the district due to measures put in place to topple them. According to Mr. Abraham Essel, since the illegal miners […]
Volta Region: Fulani herdsman beheaded by unemployed youth leader at Alabota
1,055 A 40-year-old Fulani herdsman, Sulley Hassan met his untimely death when a notorious unemployed youth leader Selase Dotse killed him without any provocation at Alabota in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region. The deceased’s son took the animals to graze but had cause to report to him that Selase Dotse had kept […]