Crime

Ahmed Suale: Police charges shambolic, lacks evidence – Suspect’s Lawyer

778  Kofi Essel, legal counsel for Daniel Owusu Koranteng, a former associate of the late investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, has strongly criticised the Madina District Court’s decision to charge his client with murder in connection with Suale’s death. Describing the charge as “shambolic,” Essel accused authorities of pursuing a baseless case driven by hearsay and […]

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Regional Security Council Takes Swift Action to Protect MoMo Vendors

1,071  In response to the growing number of attacks on mobile money (MoMo) vendors , the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has convened an emergency meeting to address the issue. The council has implemented a four-pronged approach to ensure the safety and security of MoMo vendors and the general public. At the meeting a bounty […]

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Western North Region Plagued by Insecurity: NPP Calls for Presidential Action

1,668 The Western North Regional Chapter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) wishes to bring the attention of the President, the Interior Minister, the Western North Regional Minister, Heads of Security agencies, the Media and all concerned citizens to the rising state of insecurity in the region borne out of political impunity and greed. The […]

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Interior Minister Urges Comprehensive Approach to Prison Management

1,020    Hon. Muntaka Mubarak, the Minister for the Interior, recently paid a working visit to the Ghana Prisons Service Headquarters in Accra. This strategic visit aimed to facilitate an interactive dialogue with the management and staff, enhancing his understanding of their operations . During his interaction, Hon. Muntaka underscored the crucial role the Ghana […]

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Sefwi-Nambro youth to storm galamsey sites to halt operation over recent gunshot

902  Some irate youth of Sefwi-Nambro in Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region have vowed to storm about thirteen illegal mining (galamsey) sites in within their catchment area to stopped the activities of illegal miners if the government fails evacuate them. This followed the suspected landguard that shot a 38-year-old farmer, Kwadwo Kintoh, at […]

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Obuasi Circuit Court Remands 13 Illegal Miners

1,063  The Obuasi Circuit Court has remanded 13 individuals arrested for illegal mining into police custody for two weeks. The illegal miners appeared before the Obuasi Circuit Court the first time today, February 13,2025,presided over by His Honour Mark Tairima Diboro. The court remanded them into custody for two weeks to allow for further investigations. […]

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Four more arrested in Kotoko fan ‘Pooley’ murder case

1,189  The police have arrested four additional suspects in connection with the murder of Francis Frimpong, a devoted supporter of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, bringing the total number of suspects detained to seven. The newly arrested individuals include Isaac Ofosu, Augustine Yeboah, Elizabeth Ntiriwaa, also known as “Akosua Black Chinese,” and another female suspect whose identity […]