Crime

Armed men allegedly attack Palace of Okuapehemea

August 8, 2022

A group of armed men over the weekend reportedly broke into the Palace of the Okuapehemea and disrupted the 40-day remembrance of the family head, Barima Asante Amiri. It is alleged that the group, led by the Bamuhene, on August 6, opened fire upon arrival at the scene. Grandson of Okuapehemea, Kwabena Boako, who questioned […]Continue Reading

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Western North: Traditional Council alarmed by recent killings in Sefwi

August 5, 2022

The Sefwi Chirano Traditional Council has expressed grave concern over recent incidents of killings in Sefwi.  Recently, there were reported cases of mysterious killings in Sefwi Wiawso, Sefwi Anhiwaso, Sefwi Chirano and specially Sefwi Bekwai and its environs; a situation which is a major source of worry for traditional authorities. In a statement, Paramount Chief of Continue Reading

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42yr-old jailed 12 months for stealing ECG transformer

August 5, 2022

A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for stealing parts of an Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) transformer valued at about GH¢2700 at Kodjonya, a suburb of Odumase Krobo in the Eastern Region. The suspect, Isaac Azu was seen loitering around the transformer on July 31. A resident who spotted him […]Continue Reading

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Asaman Tamfoe Robbery: Police arrest four suspects so far

August 4, 2022

The Police through sustained intelligence-led operation over a nine week period have arrested four armed robbery suspects in who were involved in a robbery attack that led to the death of two people at Asaman Tamfoe in the Eastern Region on 27-05-2022. The robbers, numbering seven, attacked a gold buying company in the town, Shot […]Continue Reading

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Police foil robbery attack on gold buying shop at Konongo

August 4, 2022

The police received a distress call that there was a robbery attack on the Adom Gold buying shop around 7:30pm and police moved quickly to the scene. While the robbers were fleeing the scene upon seeing the police, they started shooting indiscriminately, injuring an officer in the process. Police returned fire, but the robbers managed […]Continue Reading

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Mentally Challenged Woman Stones Okada Rider To Death @ Circle

August 2, 2022

An unidentified young man has been stoned to death by a mentally challenged woman. The incident reportedly happened on Monday, August 1, 2022 afternoon atop the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Interchange. The unknown man, believed to be in his 20s, was seen lying in a pool of blood with a large stone near his right hand. […]Continue Reading

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KNUST sets up special counseling for alleged gang rape victim

August 1, 2022

The first year student of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) who was allegedly raped by two men including a police officer is reported to be traumatized and has been contemplating suicide. The development was revealed by the University Relations Officer, Dr Daniel Norris Bekoe, while speaking on Akoma FM’s current affairs and […]Continue Reading

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Five arrested over violence at Bono East NDC office

August 1, 2022

Police have arrested five people in connection with the attack on the Bono East National Democratic Congress party office at Techiman on July 28. The five were identified as Kojo Agyei alias Kojo Cocaine, Illiasu Sulemana aka Oboot, Andrew Kemire, Fatau Abdallah and Alhaji Nuhu. “During the attacks, one person sustained multiple knife wounds and […]Continue Reading

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KNUST lecturer charged over wife’s disappearance granted GH¢300k bail

August 1, 2022

The Kumasi High Court has granted bail to a senior lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Wilberforce Aggrey who is standing trial over the disappearance of his wife, Rhodaline Amoah-Darko, a staff of the Lands Commission in Kumasi. He has been granted bail of GH¢300,000 with one surety to […]Continue Reading

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1 shot dead, 4 injured in clash between Ofoase Zongo and Brenase youth

July 28, 2022

One person has been shot dead in a clash between the youths of Ofoase Zongo and Brenase in the Eastern Region. Four others have also sustained gun shot wounds from the incident. According to sources, the clash was a result of growing tension between residents of the two towns. The tension developed after some youth […]Continue Reading