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Ashanti Police Smash Notorious ‘Duku Syndicate’ in Major Security Breakthrough

348  The Ghana Police Service has announced a significant breakthrough in its fight against violent crime in the Ashanti Region following the dismantling of a notorious carjacking syndicate linked to a series of armed robberies and murders across Kumasi and Tarkwa. Addressing the media at the M. A. Alhassan Conference Hall on Monday, February 23, […]

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13-Year-Old Boy Missing in Konongo Odumasi; Family Appeals for Public Assistance

252 A 13-year-old boy, Jafar Sumaila, from Konongo Odumasi in the Ashanti Region, has been reported missing, sparking concern among family members and residents of the community. According to relatives, Jafar was last seen yesterday, but his whereabouts have since remained unknown. Efforts by family members to locate him within the neighborhood and surrounding areas […]

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Far From Home: Two Ghanaian Children Found Alone in Togo After Mysterious Disappearance

298  Two Ghanaian children have been found in the Republic of Togo under circumstances that have raised serious concern and sparked urgent calls for public assistance and cross-border investigations. The children were discovered in a town known as Mission Torve, located in Togo. According to preliminary information gathered from the children, they are natives of […]

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Ashanti Region: Two robbers shot as Police foil highway robbery

267  The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has foiled a planned robbery operation along the Antoakrom–Manso Nkwanta stretch, following intelligence that a gang of armed robbers had positioned themselves in a bush to attack commuters. Acting on the information on December 31, 2025, a police team moved to the area where they encountered four armed […]

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Ashanti Regional Security Agencies Pledge Lasting Unity Following Festive Visibility Walk

356  In a decisive move to bolster public confidence and streamline regional safety operations, the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Arthur Osei Akoto, has called for an end to inter-agency friction, urging security forces to embrace a new era of permanent collaboration. The Commander’s remarks came during an address to personnel from various security wings […]

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Heavenson Opoku Adusei Missing;Family seeks general public’s assistance

342  We are seeking the general public’s assistance in locating Heavenson Opoku Adusei, who has been missing since yesterday. He was last seen at Buokrom B-line wearing an ash jersey top and red shorts. Description: – Name: Heavenson Opoku Adusei – Last seen: Buokrom _B_ line – Clothing: Ash jersey top, red shorts If you […]

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Ashanti Regional Police Command to Brief Media on Arrest of Suspected Robbers Tomorrow

450  The Ashanti Regional Police Command has invited the media to a briefing on the arrest of two suspected robbers, scheduled for December 15, 2025, at 9:00 am at the M.A. Alhassan conference hall. According to sources, the police have arrested four suspects in connection with an armed robbery incident at Ofoase Kokobeng, near Anwiankwanta, […]

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About 500 Police Officers Deployed for Asantehemaa’s One Week Observation

1,889  The Ashanti Regional Police Command has deployed about 500 police officers to ensure maximum security during the one-week observation of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. According to the police, the deployment is part of their efforts to provide adequate security during the period. The Head of Public Affairs for the Ashanti Regional Police […]

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Ashanti Regional Minister Welcomes New Police Commander

2,714  Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister, has welcomed ACP Francis Kuame Somia, the newly appointed Second-in-Command (2iC) of the Ashanti Central Police Command, to the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC). The meeting focused on security matters and collaboration between the government and the police service. Dr. Amoakohene reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the police […]

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Kusasi Chief Gunned Down in Asawase

3,154  The Kusasi Chief of the Ashanti Region and Head of the Kadi Divisional Area in Binduri, Abdul-Malik Azenbe, was shot and killed on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, by unidentified gunmen in a targeted attack. The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. at his residence near the Asawase F-line Community Centre. The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, […]