2,467 Three armed robbers have attacked a gold-buying agent at Sehwi Juaboso in the Western North Region and made away with an amount of GH¢500,000 in his possession. The agent whose name was only given as Stephen from the Jay Gold Buying Company was reportedly attacked around 8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 7. 2023. An […]
Crime
Police Inspector interdicted for professional misconduct
919 The Police Administration has interdicted Inspector Kennedy Martey Ampofo, stationed at the Sampa District Command in the Bono Region, for professional misconduct. A statement issued and signed by DSP Patrick Okai Kodjoe, the Acting Bono Regional Head of the Police Public Affairs Unit, said Inspector Ampofo allegedly handcuffed one Frank Kofi Adu and failed […]
A/R: Businessman petitions Police Command to investigate its two officers
1,480 A businessman and self-acclaimed building contractor in Ashanti Region has petitioned the Regional Police Command against what he described as the unprofessional conduct of two police officers in the region. Petitioner, Mr. Yaw Gyamfi claims, a couple of months ago, while working on a parcel of land he bought at Senfi in the Bekwai […]
5 injured as Bibiani Zongo residents clash with Asante Gold Corporation security men
950 Some residents of Bibiani Zongo have clashed with the military guards of Asante Gold Corporation. Five persons have been injured as a result of the clash. According to Adom News’ Augustine Boah, the five injured person are currently responding to treatment at the Bibiani Government Hospital. Out of the 5 injured persons, two sustained […]
Bawku Killings: We are preparing ourselves for an explosion we can’t contain – Kofi Bentil
857 Vice President of Imani Africa, Kofi Bentil has appealed to the government to adopt stringent measures to resolve the security challenges in Bawku. According to him, the longer it takes to find solution to the tensed situation in the town, people might take the law into their own hands. “We need to have the […]
West Hills Mall death: Shop manager remanded
852 A 29-year-old shop manager has been put before the Sowutuom District Court for allegedly causing the death of one Shadrack Allu at West Hills Mall, at Weija in Accra. Charged with murder, Kwame Osei Boafo’s plea was preserved. The Court presided over by Mr. Stephen Tabiri has remanded Boafo into police custody to reappear […]
Bawku is a complete war zone – Security analyst
1,150 A security analyst, Dr Adam Bonaa has described the capital town of the Upper East Region, Bawku as a complete war zone. He said people who have visited Bawku in the last year will attest to the fact. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Top Story on Thursday, he said, “.. Bawku is […]
Court Of Arbitration Dismisses $55m Judgement Debt Against Ghana Over Traffic Management Contract Dispute
801 The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, The Netherlands, has dismissed a $55 million judgment debt against Ghana which was being sought by a Chinese company over a traffic management project. The disputed project — the Accra Intelligent Traffic Management System (AITMS) — was signed between the government of Ghana (GoG) and […]
‘Policemen’ Tase Man To Death At West Hills Mall
1,399 His name is Shadrack Arloo, 32, and was scheduled to travel to Germany on Tuesday, but 24-hours before that journey, he had an encounter with some persons, said to be policemen that resulted in his death. Shadrack Arloo was allegedly beaten to death by the said policemen, assisted by suspected private security guards […]
Police Officer Interdicted For Leaving Rifle In ‘Trotro’
928 The Police Administration has interdicted a police Inspector for negligently leaving a service rifle in a commercial vehicle. The rifle has since been returned by the driver of the said vehicle who alleged that the Inspector had extorted money from him. The interdicted officer, Inspector Sulemana Adam, stationed with the Rapid Deployment Force, Takoradi […]