2026.9.28 Ogbojo Land Dispute: Evans Teye Estate Debunks Harassment Claims, Calls for Regularisation
Evans Teye Estate Development Limited has debunked allegations that it is terrorising residents of Ogbojo in Accra with land guards, insisting that it is pursuing peaceful and lawful means to protect its interest in a disputed 100.784-acre property.
The company said claims that it had deployed land guards to intimidate, harass or unlawfully evict occupants were false, maintaining that its preferred approach is dialogue and the regularisation of the interests of people who have already developed portions of the land.
Addressing a press conference in Accra, Managing Director of Evans Teye Estate Development Limited, Mr John Lomotey Teye, said the company had no interest in creating fear or forcibly displacing residents.
“We are not terrorising anybody. We are not interested in terrorising people. We just need peace on our land,” Mr Teye said.
He explained that the company has security personnel who occasionally patrol the property to monitor activities and report new or unauthorised developments, but stressed that they have no mandate to harass residents.
According to him, whenever unauthorised construction is detected, the company resorts to the appropriate authorities, including the police, to intervene.
“People are starting to build, and we tell our security personnel not to allow anybody who is starting to build to continue. They should report to us. A few times, they have reported that some people were building, and we have gone there with the police to stop them lawfully,” he said.
Mr Teye said the company’s priority is to resolve the longstanding dispute peacefully while protecting what it maintains is its legally registered interest in the property.
“Our preference is regularisation and peaceful resolution. But the lawful rights of Evans Teye Estate Limited will be protected,” he stated.
According to the company, the property measures approximately 100.784 acres and is covered by Land Title Certificate No. GA0454, Volume 018, Folio 165.
Mr Teye said Evans Teye Estate acquired the land from the Anohor and Dzrasee families of Ogbojo, represented at the time by Nii Jonathan E. Sai Obodai, through transactions undertaken in June 1979 and August 1989.
The land subsequently became the subject of litigation involving the La Stool and the Anohor and Dzrasee families.
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Mr Teye cited the Supreme Court case of Nii Ago Sai v Nii Kpobi Tettey Tsuru III and 2 Others, Civil Appeal No. J4/21/2008, decided on March 24, 2010, as significant to the company’s claim.
According to Evans Teye Estate, the judgment affirmed the rights of the Anohor and Dzrasee families in relation to the Ogbojo lands and recognised that the company had acquired its interest from them.
The company said it also holds registered instruments, including a Land Title Certificate, covering its interest in the property.
Mr Teye said an injunction had been in place during the litigation, restraining the parties, their agents, assigns and persons claiming through them from disposing of the affected lands.
Regularisation Instead of Confrontation
Mr Teye said that following the Supreme Court decision, the company opened a regularisation exercise to allow people who had already developed portions of the property without its authorisation to resolve their interests.
He clarified that the exercise applies to people who have already built on the land and not to undeveloped plots.
“If you are already on the land and have built on it, come forward and speak to us. Let us see what land size you have, negotiate and allow you to pay for it. That is what we mean by regularising,” he explained.
He said several occupants had already approached the company after seeking legal advice, leading to the execution of Deeds of Assignment in their favour.
Mr Teye cited Alhaji Zakaria, whom he described as one of the earliest occupants of a portion of the land, as an example of the company’s preference for negotiation.
According to him, the company initiated legal proceedings against Alhaji Zakaria after the Supreme Court judgment and obtained a writ of possession.
However, rather than enforce the writ in a manner that could have resulted in the demolition of the development, the company opted for dialogue.
Mr Teye said Alhaji Zakaria subsequently approached the company to regularise his interest, with the process now nearing completion.
“This is important because it demonstrates that Evans Teye Estate is not interested in unnecessarily displacing people. Our objective is to protect our lawful title while providing a reasonable opportunity for genuine occupants to regularise their interests and bring lasting peace to the area,” he said.
Company Challenges Rival Claimants
Evans Teye Estate also challenged persons claiming ownership of portions of the disputed property to produce their documents for examination alongside the company’s registered title and relevant court judgments.
The company further alleged that Jonas Obodai and persons associated with the Numo Okotse Adja Family had granted portions of the property to third parties while litigation was pending, despite an injunction relating to the land.
It said the Madina Divisional Police Command and the Property Fraud Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department were pursuing matters concerning some of the alleged transactions.
The allegations against Mr Obodai have not been independently established, and his response was not contained in the company’s statement.
Mr Teye maintained that competing claims over the property should be determined by documentary evidence and relevant court decisions rather than confrontation.
Evans Teye Estate further alleged that discussions had previously taken place involving Mr Obodai and its lawyers concerning the regularisation of individuals who had acquired portions of the property through other parties.
According to the company, its lawyers rejected a proposal involving an additional amount or commission beyond the prescribed regularisation fee.
The estate said it had records of the engagements and was prepared to provide them to the appropriate authorities where necessary. It also challenged Mr Obodai to respond to the allegation.
Mr Teye maintained that questions surrounding ownership should be determined by registered land documents, applicable court judgments and the law.
He cautioned that physical occupation alone did not establish legal ownership, noting that possession or adverse possession must be determined in accordance with the law.
October Deadline for Occupants
Meanwhile, Evans Teye Estate has extended its regularisation exercise to the end of October 2026, giving affected occupants another opportunity to engage the company.
Mr Teye said an earlier window did not receive the expected response, partly because of conflicting claims and statements from other parties.
“We had already given them some time, but it did not go down well because of the things being said by the other party. So we are using this opportunity to extend the period to the end of October for everybody to come and regularise,” he said.
Interested occupants are expected to provide their details, indicate how they intend to make payment and engage the company on the regularisation process.
The company said it would resort to lawful processes to protect its interests where disputes remained unresolved after the deadline.
Mr Teye said the company’s peaceful approach was influenced by his late father, Evans Teye, who pursued the land dispute through the courts for about 25 years.
“My father went to court for 25 years. We have taken over, and our children can also take over one day. But he taught us that we should be peaceful in everything. That is what we are doing by allowing people to come and regularise peacefully and be happy on the land,” he said.
Residents Back Regularisation Exercise
Archbishop Dr Kwaku Nsiah Agyarko, who has lived in the area for about 30 years, backed Evans Teye Estate Development Limited’s regularisation exercise, urging other affected occupants to engage the company to resolve outstanding land issues peacefully.
Archbishop Agyarko said he acquired his plot in 1996 from an individual in Ogbojo but later discovered that the property fell within land claimed by Evans Teye Estate.
He said he subsequently decided to engage the company and began making payments under the regularisation arrangement.
“I started paying small, small,” he said, adding that the company issued him a receipt acknowledging his payment.
Although he is yet to complete the process and receive his final deed, Archbishop Agyarko said the arrangement had brought some reassurance to his household.
“Notwithstanding, they haven’t given us the deed because we haven’t finished. But at least there is peace in my house,” he said.
He urged other affected occupants to engage the company and examine the documents supporting its claim rather than resorting to confrontation.
“If they had been to the meeting, they would see that the people indeed have documents. So why do we fight them?” he asked.
Archbishop Agyarko said the payment arrangement allows affected occupants to pay in instalments, adding that he had seen about five people complete the process and have their documents prepared through the Lands Commission.
Another resident, Ms Angela Carson, said she was unaware of any harassment of residents in the area, maintaining that officials were only engaging occupants to regularise their land documents.
Ms Carson said she purchased her land in 2000 and was issued a Deed of Assignment before subsequently securing a land title in 2018.
She said her ownership was later challenged in court by a man who claimed the land belonged to his nephew, but the case was eventually dismissed in 2022.
“The case went on until 2022 and was eventually thrown out of court, after which I built and I am currently resident here,” she said.
Ms Carson said she now had peace of mind over the property, citing the outcome of the court case and her possession of the land.
2026.9.27 Nobody arrested or implicated in galamsey will go scot-free – Lands Ministry
2026.9.27 Man, 37, sentenced to 10 years for defiling 11-year-old girl
A 37-year-old man, Tibini Atta, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for defiling an 11-year-old girl at Digangan, a farming community in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region.
According to the Northern Regional Police Command, the incident occurred on Thursday, September 24, 2026, when the victim allegedly accompanied Atta to a farm, where he had sexual intercourse with her.
The girl sustained injuries and required medical attention following the incident.
Her uncle, a farmer, reported the matter to the Kpandai Police at about 2:55 p.m. the same day.
2026.9.25 Tamale Drug Bust: Ibrahim Issahaku, Mohamed John, Three Others Arrested
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested five persons, and recovered two pistols, ammunition, suspected narcotic substances and cash during an intelligence-led operation in Tamale.
The operation was conducted by the Regional Special Operations Team at the Tamale Aboabo Scraps Area at about 1130 hours on Monday, September 21, 2026.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Regional Police Command, signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mr Richard Ackumey, the Deputy Northern Regional Crime Officer, and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Tamale.
The statement said police officers proceeded to the Aboabo Scraps Area, near a forested area, following credible information about suspected illicit activities at the location.
It said the five suspects arrested were Ibrahim Issahaku, 39; Mohamed John, 28; Mohamed Nawas, 25; Mohamed Osman Awal, 41; and Kwame Boateng, 28.
It said Mohamed John and Mohamed Nawas were suspected drug users while Kwame Boateng was suspected of being involved in drug dealing.
It said Mohamed Osman Awal, identified as the owner of the scrap business at the location, was alleged to have been harbouring persons suspected of engaging in drug peddling.
The statement said a search of Ibrahim Issahaku’s residence led to the recovery of two foreign-made pistols, two rounds of nine-millimeter ammunition, one parcel of suspected Indian hemp and GH¢1,880.00 in cash.
It said the police also recovered GH¢18,825.00 concealed inside Kwame Boateng’s motorcycle at the location, which the Command suspected to be proceeds from the sale of narcotic drugs.
It said other exhibits recovered during the operation included 123 wraps of suspected Indian hemp, 12 sachets of 1mg Rohypnol, seven sachets of 250mg Tramadol and 111 wraps of suspected ashes.
It said three motorbikes were also seized during the operation.
2026.9.25 Police rescue abducted 5-month-old baby in Kumasi
The family of a food vendor in Kumasi has expressed relief and joy following the successful rescue of her five-month-old son, Akwasi Banahene, who was allegedly abducted at the Asafo Market on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
The infant was rescued yesterday by officers from the Ejisu Police Division, acting on intelligence and in coordination with the Asokwa Police Command.
A woman, believed to be between 37 and 40 years old, was arrested at Ejisu while allegedly attempting to flee with the child.
The incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. at the Cape Coast Bus Terminal section of the Asafo Market, where the mother, Freda, had placed her sleeping son on a seat in front of her stall.
2026.9.25 Terry Nana Yaw Kyere: Woman Allegedly Linked to Circle Phone Dealer’s Death Reportedly Arrested
The woman allegedly linked to the disappearance and death of popular Circle phone dealer Nana Yaw Kyere, widely known as Terry or Dinero, has reportedly been arrested by the Ghana Police Service.
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Background of Philip Tefe, Reported Church Singer Linked to Circle Phone Dealer’s Death
New details have emerged following reports that Philip Tefe was arrested in connection with the death of Circle phone dealer Nana Yaw Kyere, known as Terry or Dinero
Reports claim Terry’s phone was traced to a room linked to Tefe, while his missing vehicle was also allegedly seen in Tefe’s possession
Tefe has also been accused in some reports of presenting himself as a military officer, though the claim has not been officially confirmed
2026.9.24 Ghana Police Arrest 2 Suspects in Murder of Senegalese Goalkeeper Cheikh Toure
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two foreign nationals suspected to be involved in the kidnapping and murder of Cheikh Toure, a Senegalese goalkeeper who died in Kumasi in October 2025, following a sustained intelligence-led operation.
Salifu Walid, a 32-year-old Nigerien national, and Aziz Wadrago Mane, a 24-year-old Burkinabe, were apprehended on 20th September 2026 at a hideout in Banpanase, near Mamponteng in the Ashanti Region.
Four-Member Syndicate Posed as Football Scouts
Preliminary findings indicate that Walid and Mane are members of a four-person criminal group believed to have planned both the kidnapping and murder of the Senegalese goalkeeper.
The group operated by posing as football scout agents and used online networks to target and recruit unsuspecting victims from outside Ghana.
Two other suspects, Noukoubri Arzouma Sylviain, also known as Prince Pierre, and a man identified only as Barry, remain at large. Police believe both played central roles in the group’s activities and are currently being actively pursued.
Walid and Mane remain in police custody and are being processed for court.
2026.9.23 2 arrested over GH¢30,000 bribe attempt
Two men have been arrested in Accra for allegedly offering GH¢30,000 to a police officer to secure the release of a truck loaded with 175 slabs of suspected narcotic drugs.
The suspects, identified as Mark Bangel, a trader from Kpandai in the Northern Region, and Zakaria Arafat, a mechanic from Kpando in the Volta Region, were arrested at the Accra Regional Police Headquarters.
The Head of Public Affairs of the Accra Regional Police Command, Chief Superintendent Juliana Obeng, disclosed this in Accra yesterday.
She said the drugs were intercepted following information received by the police that suspected narcotic substances were being distributed to customers at Abofu, near Achimota.
2026.9.22 Court Remands Spa Owner In €225m Cocaine Case
An Accra High Court remanded Euro Spa owner Jessica Hartog and three others for four weeks over an alleged €225 million cocaine shipment intercepted in Dunkirk, France.
Hartog, 34, and co-accused Desmond Koranteng Curiel, Musah Atta and Kweku Otchere appeared before the court on September 16 and pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and unlicensed exportation of narcotic drugs. The court denied bail and adjourned the case to October 13.
The case forms part of a wider investigation by Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), opened after French customs intercepted 3.9 tonnes of cocaine on September 10 at Dunkirk, concealed in a container declared as plastic waste and partly destined for Antwerp, Belgium. French authorities valued the shipment at about €225 million, roughly $260 million.
Hartog, who runs Euro Spa and Beauty Lounge in Shiashie, East Legon, was identified in court as Curiel’s fiancée. Prosecutors said she told investigators she was unaware of the details of his business activities. Curiel, also known by the aliases Paul Kweku Yeboah and “Biggs,” was described in the proceedings as a central figure in the alleged network.
NACOC has named a fifth suspect, Dutch national Jos Leijdekkers, widely known as “Bolle Jos,” a fugitive wanted across Europe on drug trafficking allegations, who remains at large and is believed to be hiding in Sierra Leone.
The commission said its investigation continues, working with international law enforcement to establish how the shipment left Ghana undetected and whether other individuals played a role, adding that further arrests are possible.
The case is separate from, but connected to, a broader crackdown ordered by President John Mahama, who directed the formation of an inter-agency task force after the seizure. Four customs officers from the Ghana Revenue Authority remain in custody in connection with the same shipment, having been arraigned separately.
None of the accused has been convicted, and the allegations remain to be tested when proceedings resume on October 13.
2026.9.22 Free SHS: Man Reportedly Takes His Own Life Over Son’s Prospectus Cost
A man from Macheleyili, a community in Kpatinga in the Gusheigu District of the Northern Region, has reportedly taken his life after being unable to raise money needed for his son’s Senior High School admission.
The deceased, identified as Alhaji Abdulai, had been under considerable financial pressure related to the cost of items required to fulfil his son’s school placement requirements.
2026.8.23 Poacher Shoots Kakum Wildlife Guard Dead
A 58-year-old wildlife guard was shot dead by a suspected poacher during a patrol in Ghana’s Kakum Forest Reserve on Saturday, police said.
Richard Otwey, attached to the Forestry Commission’s Kakum Wildlife Division, was on patrol with two colleagues when the team encountered two men allegedly hunting without authorisation in the Assin Kruwa area of the reserve, in the Assin South District of the Central Region. Police said the guards attempted to arrest the men, and one of them, identified as Bukari Abudu, allegedly pulled out a single-barrel gun and shot Otwey in the chest.
Police received a report of the shooting at about 8:25 a.m. and went to the scene with Wildlife Division officials, where they found Otwey’s body under a wawa tree roughly 60 metres from the reserve’s boundary. A spent cartridge, footprints and a single-barrel gun were recovered and preserved as evidence.
The two suspects fled into the forest, but the patrol team pursued them and caught one, identified as John Mensah, who is being held to assist investigations. Abudu remains at large. Central North Regional Crime Officer Chief Superintendent Edmund Agyemang Badu confirmed the killing to Rich FM but declined to discuss the case further. “The Police can confirm the killing, but we cannot comment further as investigations are ongoing,” he said.
Otwey’s body has been deposited at Abura Dunkwa Government Hospital’s mortuary for preservation and post-mortem examination. Police have appealed for public information that could lead to Abudu’s arrest.
Kakum Forest Reserve, known for its canopy walkway and range of wildlife, is one of Ghana’s most visited protected areas.
2026.5.27 POLICE ARREST MEMBERS OF ROBBERY SYNDICATE LINKED TO MULTIPLE ATTACKS
The Ghana Police Service, through the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the IGP, has arrested seven suspects in connection with a robbery syndicate linked to a series of attacks across Accra, Tema, Anyinam, Kumasi, and Takoradi, where victims were robbed of cash, gold, and mercury.
Investigations began following a complaint by Mousa Bamba, an Ivorian investor, who reported that he had been lured to Dzorwulu under the pretext of purchasing six kilograms of gold valued at US$450,000.00. The suspects, posing as CID operatives and military personnel, allegedly robbed him at gunpoint and fled the scene.
Police investigations led to the arrest of suspects Mohammed Umaro alias Alhaji and Gabriel Sewornu alias Dangote.
Further investigations implicated two military personnel, Lance Corporal Eugene Akurugu and Lance Corporal Emmanuel Arko alias Bullet as well as three Police personnel, Inspector Richmond Osei, Corporal Gideon Anor, and Lance Corporal Felix Deku Tetteyga. The Police personnel have since been interdicted to allow for investigations.
On 23rd and 24th May 2026, intelligence-led operations by the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the IGP resulted in the arrest of additional suspects, including Justin Oduro alias Don King alias Mafia, Clement Gyasi, and Farouk Zakari.
All suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations, while efforts continue to arrest other accomplices connected to the syndicate.
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) yesterday arrested two Chinese nationals during a dawn anti-galamsey raid at Amansie East District along the Dankai River.
They were alleged to have been involved in illegal mining activities and the diversion of the river, and are currently in custody to assist with ongoing investigations.
The Ghanaian Times gathered that, the officers are intensifying the fight against the menace in the region, as this latest operation shows that the fight against illegal mining is gradually being intensified.
It will be recalled that on Wednesday May 20, 2026, the task force also apprehended four notorious armed thugs actively involved in illegal mining at Dominase in Nzema East of the Western Region.
The operation, conducted after intelligence, identified an illegal mining site along the Ankobra River in Dominase, leading to the arrest of Weraha Musa (28 years), Rahaman Rojer (29 years), Laji Bengali (25 years), and Mohammed Agana.
NAIMOS’ team during the operation recovered two pump-action guns, two 82 mm ammunition magazines, three pump-action weapons, three machetes, two water pumping machines, and four rounds of SDLG during the operation.
The task force was confronted by four armed thugs wielding machetes and pump-action guns at the mining sites.
The thugs were actively engaged in illegal mining at the site and allegedly posed as security for the operation, but resisted arrest and refused to surrender, recklessly attempting to struggle with the task force to avoid detention.
Nevertheless, the task force succeeded in subduing the armed thugs, leading to their arrest. Their activities caused extensive land and forest destruction and significantly polluted the Ankobra River.
The NAIMOS team handed over the four arrested armed thugs, along with their mobile phones and talismans, to the Esiama District Police for further investigation and prosecution.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 74 suspects in two separate intelligence-led operations aimed at combating narcotics trafficking, violent crime, and other criminal activities in the Upper East Region.
The operations, carried out by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP)’s Special Operations Team, targeted areas identified as hotspots for criminal activity along the Ghana–Burkina Faso border and within the Navrongo Municipality.
According to police, the first operation took place on May 20, 2026, at Paga within the Ghana-Burkina Faso border buffer zone. The exercise resulted in the arrest of 40 suspects, including 28 males and 12 females. The group comprised 23 Ghanaians, eight Nigerians, six Burkinabés, one Malian and one Togolese national.
Police said exhibits retrieved during the operation included parcels and sacks containing suspected narcotic substances, alongside five motorbikes believed to have been used in distribution activities.
A second operation was conducted on May 22, 2026, at identified criminal hotspots in the Navrongo Municipality, including the Condemned Road Corridor, “After Six” Spot and “Lighter Inn” Spot. The swoop led to the arrest of 34 suspects, made up of 32 males and two females.
Authorities also recovered 11 motorbikes, quantities of suspected narcotic substances and assorted foreign cigarettes during the operation.
On the same day, suspects linked to the Navrongo operation were arraigned before High Court Two, presided over by His Lordship Justice Ernest Pascal Gemadzie. Sixteen suspects were remanded into police custody and are expected to reappear before the court on June 4, 2026, while 22 others are currently undergoing profiling for further action.
The Ghana Police Service stated that all suspects remain in custody assisting with investigations as efforts continue to identify and apprehend other individuals connected to criminal activities in the affected areas.
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2026.5.26 Three busted and arraigned Over Sim Box Fraud
Accra, May 26, GNA– Three persons, including a female, have been busted and arraigned over alleged sim box fraud at Sakumono in Tema West.
They are Olanrewaju Adedeji Segun, Timileyin Fakunle, and Olamide Roheemot, all data managers.
Three other accomplices, Adebowole Pelumi, Michael Taiwo, and one Tommy, are said to be at large.
The accused persons are said to have fraudulently obstructed the communication of victims and obtained funds from them through mobile money payments, then systematically converted the funds into cryptocurrency and transferred them outside Ghana.
Further investigations also revealed that, from June 2025 to January 2026, the accused persons and their accomplices received various sums of money from mobile accounts of victims and transferred $700,000 into cryptocurrency.
The accused persons have been charged with conspiracy to commit crime, namely operating an electronic communication service without a license from the National Communications Authority (NCA); operating electronic communication services without a license from the NCA; possession of a quantity of unregistered SIM cards; and obstruction of communication.
Segun, Fakunle, and Roheemot, who had no legal representation, have pleaded not guilty to the various charges before an Accra Circuit Court.
The court has remanded the three accused persons into lawful custody to reappear on June 4, 2026.
Prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Wisdom Alowru, prayed for their remand as investigations were underway.
The facts as narrated by the prosecution at the court indicated that the complainants are police personnel stationed at the Regional Criminal Investigations Department, Operations Unit in Accra.
The accused persons are Nigerians and residents at Sakumono, Tema West.
On January 20, 2026, the Accra Regional Police Command received information that the accused persons and their accomplices, who were occupants of House Number BE 57, Celebrity Hills Avenue, Sakumono, had installed various electronic devices in their apartments.
Prosecution said they were using the electronic devices to commit sim box fraud.
On January 22, 2026, personnel from the Regional CID, Operations, were dispatched to the apartments with a search warrant issued by the Adabraka District Court.
Prosecution said the team conducted a search in three apartments occupied by the three accused persons and found a quantity of unregistered SIM cards, twenty-six desktop computers, 52 SIM boxes, 1,040 assorted mobile phones, six internet routers, and other gadgets installed in the apartments and being used for sim box fraud.
The Prosecutor said the accused persons were arrested and mentioned Adebowale Pelumi and Michael Taiwo, currently at large, as their accomplices.
The Court was told by the prosecution that the accused persons also mentioned one Tommy, a Chinese national currently in Singapore, as their overall boss, who issued instructions to them to operate the devices.
Prosecution said an Order of Retention and Examination was issued by the Adabraka District Court, directing the Cyber Security Authority to retain and examine all the devices recovered from the accused persons’ apartments.
The Prosecutor said the Cyber Security Authority accessed the devices and found that the accused persons and their accomplices at large were operating a phone farming scam centre based on the configuration of the equipment and the operational patterns.
Prosecution said investigations also established that the accused persons fraudulently obstructed the communication of victims and obtained funds from them through mobile money payments and systematically converted them into cryptocurrency and transferred them outside Ghana.
The prosecution said further investigations also revealed that, from June 2025 to January 2026, the accused persons and their accomplices received various sums of money from mobile accounts of victims and transferred $700,000 into cryptocurrency.
Takoradi, May 21, GNA – The Western Regional Police Command has declared suspect Sule Anas wanted in connection with alleged defilement and unnatural carnal knowledge of two minors at Fijai Zongo Central, near Sekondi.
A warrant for his arrest was issued on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, by the Gender Court, Sekondi.
A statement signed by Superintendent of Police Olivia Adiku, Head of Public Affairs Unit, Western Regional Police Command, said the suspect was an Arabic teacher who was employed by leaders of Fijai Zongo Central Community to teach their children Arabic on weekends.
It said Police investigation indicated that the suspect lured victims into a storeroom inside the mosque with the pretext of doing spiritual cleansing for them and ended up sodomizing and defiling the minors.
The statement described suspect Sule Anas as fair in complexion and about 5.7 feet tall.
Information gathered suggested that the suspect may be hiding in La Côte d’Ivoire or Togo, it added.
The statement urged anyone with credible information on the whereabouts of the suspect who was currently on the run to contact the Western Regional Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit, the nearest Police or call 191 or 112 for his arrest.
2026.5.20 Woman, 24, allegedly attacked during robbery attempt at Akatsi
A 24-year-old petty trader, identified as Blessing Avorgbedor, was allegedly attacked by a suspected thief at Akatsi in the Volta Region on Monday evening.
The suspect allegedly attempted to rob her of her iPhone 13 Pro Max but was unsuccessful after the victim struggled with him.
Information gathered indicated that the victim had gone to town to buy some items when she was allegedly attacked on her way back by the suspect, identified only as Victor.
During the struggle, the suspect allegedly assaulted the victim, leaving her with a deep cut on the mouth.
The victim reportedly screamed for help, but no one responded until the suspect noticed a light approaching the scene and fled.
The victim’s bag and her damaged mobile phone, however, were not taken.
The case has since been reported to the Akatsi Police Command, where the victim was issued a medical form for treatment and documentation.
The victim has since been treated and discharged.
The suspect is currently at large, while investigations are ongoing.
Residents in the area have appealed to the Akatsi Police Command to intensify efforts to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice.
2026.5.14 Herdsman Remanded Over 65 Stolen Cattle in Ashanti
A Nsuta Circuit Court in the Sekyere Central District of the Ashanti Region on Tuesday, May 13, remanded herdsman Musah Yakubu, 30, into police custody over the alleged theft of 65 cattle valued at tens of thousands of cedis.
Presiding judge His Lordship Simon Nketiah Gagah ordered Yakubu, a resident of Atebubu in the Bono East Region, held pending further investigations. Three other suspects, identified as Ali, Awudu and Haruna, remain at large.
The complainant, Karim Abdulai, a 42-year-old cattle farmer based at Asuoso along the Offinso-Akomadan highway, owns three kraals housing 65 cattle each and employs herdsmen to manage the animals at a ranch in Nkwankwaa.
Prosecution told the court that on May 8, suspect Haruna, a former employee of Abdulai, left for grazing at 6:00 am with one batch of cattle and never returned. After a tip from an informant named Alhassan, the complainant and community members tracked footprints into nearby bush and located the herd, with suspects resting at a distance, one reportedly armed with a single-barreled gun.
The complainant reported the situation to the Sekyedumase Police Station, and officers returned with him to the scene where Yakubu was arrested. The remaining suspects fled.
Police recovered 60 of the 65 cattle. The five missing animals, comprising three bulls at GHC14,000 each and two cows at GHC13,000 each, represent an estimated loss of GHC68,000.
The court did not take Yakubu’s plea due to ongoing investigations. The case has been adjourned to June 3, 2026.
2026.5.12 Prestea: Chinese Mining Firm Chased Out Of SWED Mining Concession
Communities in the Western Region are celebrating after SWED Mining successfully chased out Chinese mining company Longshine from its Prestea large-scale concession following years of alleged illegal operations, regulatory breaches, labour abuses, and environmental destruction.
The operation, carried out on May 6, 2026, reportedly led to the arrest of more than 22 Chinese nationals who were allegedly operating illegally on the concession despite several stop-work directives from the Minerals Commission and repeated termination notices from SWED Mining.
This was disclosed at a press conference over the weekend by the residents and Traditional authorities of Prestea Gambia Alhassan, addressed by Nana Tibu, the Chief of the area.
Residents across surrounding communities described the development as “freedom at last,” with many claiming the Chinese company had operated with impunity for years.
Joint Venture Agreement Turned Controversial
According to documents and sources close to SWED Mining, Longshine originally entered the concession under a Joint Venture Contract Mining Agreement in 2019 to undertake mining operations on SWED Mining’s Prestea concession.
Sources, however, indicate that Longshine failed to comply with the commercial terms and conditions stipulated under the agreement.
It is further alleged that shortly after operations began, the company deviated from the terms of the agreement and started engaging in unauthorized activities. The situation reportedly created serious regulatory risks for SWED Mining as the lease holder.
Industry insiders warned that failure to stop the alleged illegal activities could expose the concession to sanctions or even possible revocation by regulators, similar to actions recently taken against other mining lease holders in Ghana.
SWED Mining subsequently terminated the Joint Venture agreement, insisting the Chinese company vacate the concession after what sources describe as repeated breaches of contract and disregard for lawful directives.
The family of the late Daniel Asare has reportedly refused to retrieve his body from the morgue following his death in police custody in Anyinam near Akyem Mampong
A postmortem report from Kibi Government Hospital reportedly indicated intracranial bleeding, severe head injury, and bilateral fractures of the femur
Authorities are yet to officially respond to the petition, as investigations are expected to continue
2026.5.12 Pastor Demands GH₵40k From Ex-Wife Who Divorced Him Shortly After He Married Her With Loan Money
Prophet Kwadwo has demanded GH₵40,000 from his ex-wife, Prophetess Happy, after their marriage ended shortly following the wedding ceremony
In a video, the pastor detailed how he and his ex-wife’s marital problem allegedly began on their wedding day amid family disagreements over food arrangements
Prophetess Happy has also countered with her own compensation demands from prophet Kwadwo, citing mistreatment and other reasons during their marriage
2026.5.9 Four in custody over killing of Indian National
The Ghana Police Service has intensified investigations into the killing of Indian national Sain Devendra Kumar, with the arrest of three more suspects believed to be connected to the crime.
The victim’s body was discovered on April 26, 2026, in the boot of his abandoned vehicle near Sabin Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region. Police said the body had multiple stab wounds.
The latest arrests, carried out between April 29 and April 30 through intelligence-led operations in Kumasi, bring the number of suspects currently in custody to four.
The suspects have been identified as Osman Moro, also known as Thiago, aged 20; Akum Kojo Junior; Moro Sule, alias Moro Aboboyaa; and John Adoko, popularly known as Carter.
According to investigators, Akum Kojo Junior admitted involvement in the incident during interrogation and provided details of activities believed to have taken place before and after the murder.
Police sources say the suspect disclosed that on April 24, 2026, he visited the deceased’s workplace where, together with suspect Moro Sule, they allegedly removed and replaced the closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera server.
Following the disclosure, Akum Kojo Junior reportedly led investigators to Daban New Site in Kumasi, where the CCTV server had been hidden. The equipment was later retrieved by police.
Investigators further revealed that the suspect allegedly took away two mobile phones belonging to the deceased after the killing — an iPhone 17 Pro Max and a Tecno mobile phone.
Police said the suspect later handed the iPhone to Osman Moro, alias Thiago, at Kaase, while the Tecno device was given to Moro Sule.
Acting on the information gathered, officers proceeded to Kaase, where Osman Moro was arrested. Police say he later led investigators to a nearby bush where the deceased’s iPhone 17 Pro Max had been buried in a hole, wrapped in a brown envelope and covered with fresh leaves.
Further operations took investigators to Aprabong near Dompoase in Kumasi, where Moro Sule was also arrested. The deceased’s Tecno mobile phone was reportedly retrieved from him during the operation.
Police identified Moro Sule as the person alleged to have assisted in replacing the CCTV server at the victim’s workplace before the murder occurred.
Another suspect, John Adoko alias Carter, is also said to have admitted driving the deceased’s vehicle to the location where it was eventually abandoned.
All the suspects remain in police custody assisting with investigations, while the recovered items, including the CCTV server and mobile phones, have been retained as exhibits for evidential purposes.
Meanwhile, police say efforts are ongoing to arrest two additional suspects linked to the case. They have been identified as Zuzu Adrama, described by investigators as the alleged killer, and Vipul Jetpur Vijay, also known as Taruu.
The murder has sparked concern among members of the foreign business community in the Ashanti Region, although police maintain that substantial progress has been made in tracking down those involved in the crime.
2026.5.9 Woman allegedly kills husband over charcoal money at Ekumfi Asaman
A woman has allegedly killed her husband following a dispute over proceeds from charcoal sales at Ekumfi Asaman in the Central Region.
The suspect, identified only as Auntie Esi, is alleged to have attacked her husband, Kweku Blankson, with a cutlass after tensions escalated between the couple over money generated from their charcoal business.
Information gathered from residents indicates that the couple were farmers who also engaged in the production and sale of local charcoal within the community as a source of livelihood.
According to residents, the incident was triggered after the woman allegedly accused her husband of withholding a larger share of the money realised from the charcoal sales. The misunderstanding reportedly led to a heated confrontation between the two on Wednesday.
Community members further alleged that during the argument, the deceased physically assaulted his wife, a development believed to have worsened the tension in the household.
Speaking to Adom News, a resident of the community, Isaac Panyin Mensah, said the suspect allegedly carried out the attack later that night while the deceased was asleep.
According to him, the woman reportedly entered the kitchen, picked up a sharp cutlass believed to belong to her husband, and attacked him multiple times.
The victim sustained severe injuries and was initially rushed to the Mankessim Hospital for emergency treatment. Due to the seriousness of his condition, he was later referred to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital for further medical attention.
However, Kweku Blankson was pronounced dead upon arrival at the facility.
The incident has left residents of Ekumfi Asaman shocked, with many expressing disbelief over the violent turn of events involving the couple, who were known within the community for their farming and charcoal business activities.
Meanwhile, police are expected to continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident as residents await further details on the case.
The Ghana Police Service has secured the conviction of a driver captured in a viral video driving recklessly along the Kumasi-Accra highway and endangering the lives of other road users.
The convict, identified as Agyarko Richard, was arrested following investigations by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) after footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.
Police said the accused was driving a Toyota Voxy with registration number EN 551-26.
He was charged with driving on the wrong side of the road, causing obstruction, endangering other road users, and careless and inconsiderate driving, contrary to provisions of the Road Traffic Act and Road Traffic Regulations.
On May 8, 2026, the accused appeared before the La Motor Court, presided over by Her Worship Adwoa Sakyi Asumadu, where he pleaded guilty to all charges.
The court convicted him on his own plea and imposed a fine of 260 penalty units, equivalent to GHS3,120.00, or in default, 15 days imprisonment with hard labour.
He was also sentenced to an additional two months imprisonment with hard labour.
The Ghana Police Service reiterated its commitment to enforcing road traffic regulations and cautioned motorists against reckless driving, which it described as a major threat to public safety.
Police further urged all drivers to comply with traffic laws and exercise caution on the roads to help protect lives and property.
2026.5.7 Adu-Boahene Trial: Witness Tenders Transaction Records, Cheque Books
Accra – Madam Mildred Donkor, the third prosecution witness in the trial involving Kwabena Adu-Boahene and others, on Thursday tendered several transaction records, payment instructions, and pre-signed cheque books before the court.
The witness, led in further evidence by Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, Deputy Attorney-General, identified a document containing personal records she kept in an Excel spreadsheet detailing financial transactions linked to the accused persons.
Although Mr. Samuel Atta-Akyea, counsel for the accused persons, described the document as an “improvised document,” the prosecution sought to tender it into evidence, and the court admitted it.
The witness also identified payment advice documents containing email instructions allegedly issued by Mr. Adu-Boahene directing withdrawals from BNC Communications Bureau Limited’s account at the UMB Labone Branch.
The documents, together with a series of bank transaction advice forms allegedly signed by Mr. Adu-Boahene for payments and transfers to third parties, were admitted into evidence without objection.
Madam Donkor further re-identified 12 pre-signed cheque books linked to various company accounts associated with the accused persons and tendered them into evidence.
The defence did not object to the tendering of the cheque books, although Mr. Atta-Akyea indicated that the cheques were allegedly stolen from Mr. Adu-Boahene’s office.
During proceedings, the prosecution sought leave to disclose the salary details of the first accused person, but the defence insisted that a formal application should be filed.
The court subsequently directed the State to file a formal application for that purpose.
Under cross-examination led by Mr. Atta-Akyea, the witness confirmed that she made six statements to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) during investigations into the matter.
The statements were tendered by the defence through the witness and admitted into evidence without objection from the prosecution.
The witness told the court that prior to her interrogation at EOCO, she had discussions with lawyers introduced to her by Angela Adjei Boateng, wife of the first accused person.
She alleged that before questioning began, one of the lawyers advised her to answer “No” whenever she did not remember something and indicated that “we should go to court.”
Mr. Atta-Akyea denied personally representing the witness during the EOCO interrogations, prompting an objection from the prosecution, which argued that counsel appeared to be testifying from the Bar.
However, the defence maintained that the objection was misconceived and denied representing the witness directly.
Madam Donkor said Mr. Atta-Akyea later appeared at EOCO during subsequent interrogation sessions together with another lawyer from a different law chambers.
The witness claimed that over time she realised the legal representation she had received was more focused on the interests of Mr. Adu-Boahene than her own interests.
She said she later sought a new lawyer after becoming uncomfortable with the arrangement.
Asked whether there was any portion of her witness statement she wished to amend, Madam Donkor answered in the negative.
The case was adjourned to May 12, 2026, for continuation of proceedings.
2026.5.7 Police declare 30-year-old Prince Krah wanted for double murder in Saki
Saki (near Tema), – The Ghana Police Service has declared 30-year-old Prince Krah wanted in connection with the murder of two persons at Saki, near Tema Golf City, on May 01, 2026, with a GH¢100,000 bounty placed for credible information leading to his arrest.
According to a press release issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer, the victims have been identified as Ebenezer Kwabena Obiri, aged about 45, and Mary Anim, aged about 22.
The couple were found dead in their chamber and hall apartment with multiple machete wounds.
Police investigations revealed that the male victim was last seen in the company of suspect Prince Krah on the night of April 30, 2026.
A warrant for Krah’s arrest was subsequently issued by the Kpone Magistrate Court on May 04, 2026.
The suspect, described as dark in complexion, about 5.7 feet tall and of stout build, was last seen wearing a Lacoste shirt and jeans.
The CID noted that Krah, who was alleged to be a military officer, has since gone into hiding, with intelligence suggesting he may be within the Kakusunanka or Kamina Barracks in Tamale.
The Police have urged the public to assist with information that could lead to his arrest, assuring that any tip-off will be treated with confidentiality.
Members of the public with relevant information are advised to contact the nearest Police station or call 191 or 112.
Meanwhile, the Ghana News Agency (GNA) has observed that a team from the Kpone Katamanso Municipal Environmental Health Department disinfected and mobbed the apartment where the couple were killed.
Sunyani – The Fiapre Circuit Court in the Sunyani West Municipality has granted GHC10,000 bail each to four persons for allegedly smuggling bags of cocoa beans from Côte d’Ivoire to Ghana.
The Anti-Smuggling Unit of the Ghana Cocoa Board, in collaboration with security operatives, arrested the suspects at Nkrankwanta in the Dormaa West Municipality in April this year and intercepted a truck loaded with more than 100 bags of cocoa.
Providing an update on the arrest in an interview with the media in Sunyani, Mr Joseph Addae Akwaboa, the Bono Regional Minister, did not disclose the names of the suspects. He said they are expected to reappear in court on May 13, 2026.
He added that the suspects are also required to report to the Nkrankwanta Police Station once every week to assist with ongoing investigations.
Mr Akwaboa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting the integrity of the nation’s cocoa sector.
2026.5.6 Court denies businessmen bail in Gh¢49m gold fraud
Accra, – Two businessmen accused of involvement in a GH¢49,595,816.00 gold fraud have been refused bail by the Accra Circuit Court Nine.
Kenneth Torbizo, 49, and Ernest Kofi Nyatorgbe, 37, pleaded not guilty to conspiring to defraud Mr Kofi Asaah Attakurah under the pretext of supplying 32 kilogrammes of gold.
Police Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer told the Court that Mr Attakurah, the complainant, is Chief Financial Officer of Max Palasco Company, a registered gold purchasing firm in Ghana.
He said Torbizo and Nyatorgbe, operating under Torbiken Enterprise, approached the complainant’s Chief Executive Officer in January 2026 with an offer to sell gold.
Chief Inspector Lawer said the accused persons collected GH¢49,595,816.00 from the Attakurah, promising to supply 32 kilogrammes of gold, but failed to deliver or refund the money.
He said that despite assurances from the accused that the funds were available and would be transferred, they refused or neglected to do so.
A complaint was lodged with the Police, leading to their arrest and subsequent arraignment.
Torbizo and Nyatorgbe have been remanded into Police custody to assist investigations.
The prosecution informed the Court that the case would be referred to the Attorney‑General for advice, given the amount involved.
2026.4.30 A/R: NAiMOS arrests Pentecost elder over illegal mining at Asante Akyem Morso
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAiMOS) has arrested a suspected foreman of an illegal small-scale mining operation at Akyem Morso near Juaso in the Asante Akim South District of the Ashanti Region.
The suspect, identified as David Bobie Peter, is reported to be an Elder of The Church of Pentecost at Konongo.
The arrest follows a targeted enforcement operation conducted along the Kume River across the communities of Morso, Kyekyebiase and Bimma, where NAiMOS operatives uncovered extensive illegal mining activities.
According to NAiMOS, the operation began with a surprise raid on a large galamsey enclave at Kyekyebiase, where several young men were found actively engaged in mining.
The miners fled into nearby bushes upon spotting the task force, abandoning equipment in an attempt to evade arrest.
Although the suspects initially escaped due to their familiarity with the terrain, the task force proceeded to dismantle key mining infrastructure at the site.
Eight Chanfang machines and four wooden gold-washing platforms were destroyed, while several pipe hoses were burnt.
Additionally, twelve water pumping machines were seized as evidence.
A subsequent sweep of the area led operatives to a concealed Sany excavator hidden within a cocoa farm.
The machine had already been partially disabled, but NAIMOS personnel rendered it completely inoperable by removing critical components.
During the operation, David Bobie Peter approached the task force, initially claiming he was visiting his farm.
However, intelligence gathered on-site identified him as a foreman of one of the illegal mining operations in the area.
Upon confrontation, he admitted to overseeing activities at a mining site in Morso and revealed he had been sent by his employer, identified only as “Mr Appiah,” to confirm the presence of the task force.
He further disclosed his role as a church elder, a development authorities say raises serious moral concerns.
The suspect subsequently led the task force to his site, where extensive environmental degradation was observed.
The Kume River was found heavily polluted, with sections diverted to facilitate illegal mining operations.
A second Sany excavator was also discovered and immobilized.
David Bobie Peter has since been handed over to the Konongo District Police for further investigations and prosecution.
The Secretariat also called on local authorities and stakeholders to intensify monitoring efforts to curb environmental destruction.
Tumu,– The Tumu Police have arrested a suspected armed robber believed to be behind a series of high-level crimes including murder, in parts of the Sissala East Municipality.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Adusei Poku at the Sissala East Police Divisional Command old the GNA that the suspect was arrested on April 21, 2026, upon a tipoff.
He said at approximately 19:27 hours, the Police received intelligence indicating that the suspect, identified as Tall Moumouni, had been sighted in the Kong community in the company of associates.
Acting swiftly on the tip-off, officers moved into the area and successfully apprehended the suspect.
He said Moumouni had been on the police wanted list in connection with multiple robbery cases, theft, and a murder investigation in both Wellembelle and Tumu in the Sissala East.
He said efforts were currently underway to track down and arrest other individuals believed to be accomplices of the suspect.
The Tumu Police Command has assured the public of its commitment to maintaining law and order and urged residents to continue cooperating by providing timely information on criminal activities.
2026.4.20 Illegal miner in alleged murder case remanded
Toase(Ash) – A 27-year-old illegal miner has been remanded into prison custody by the Toase District Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality for allegedly killing his colleague.
The plea of Benjamin Boakye was not taken, and he is expected to reappear before the court on May 12, 2026, while police await advice from the Attorney General’s Office.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mr Frank Acheampong, prosecuting, told the court presided over by Mr Robert Addo that both the suspect and the deceased, Prince Tagoe, were illegal miners residing at Esuowin in the Amansie West District.
He said in November 2024, the suspect was dismissed from work and suspected the deceased to have been responsible.
According to the prosecution, this led to frequent quarrels between the two, and on December 10, 2024, the suspect confronted the deceased at a chop bar, leading to another altercation.
During the confrontation, the deceased allegedly threatened the suspect with a pair of scissors.
The prosecution said the suspect then took an axe and attacked the deceased, who was rushed to the Esuowin Health Centre but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The suspect fled the community until March 11, 2026, when he was arrested at his hideout in Esuowin.
Following preliminary investigations, he was charged and brought before the court.
Prosecution indicated that investigations into the case were ongoing.
2026.4.16 Ghana rescues 305 West African nationals, including 113 children, in anti-trafficking operation
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — More than 300 West African nationals, including 113 children, have been rescued after an intelligence-led bust by the Ghana Immigration Service on street begging networks in the capital of Accra, the agency said on Thursday.
The operation early Wednesday targeted suspected street begging rings exploiting foreign nationals linked to human trafficking across parts of the Greater Accra Region.
According to a U.S. State Department report in 2024, Ghana does not meet the minimum standards for eliminating human trafficking despite efforts by the government. It is a source, transit and destination country for human trafficking in West Africa.
The country breakdown of the 305 nationals was not provided, but it is said to include 36 boys, 77 girls, 66 women and 126 men.
The agency said the high number of minors highlighted growing concerns over the use of children in organized begging schemes linked to human trafficking, and the operation was carried out to disrupt networks that exploit foreign nationals, particularly women and children, often under coercive arrangements.
The Western North Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects who posed as National Security operatives at Suiaboi in the Suaman District. They are Amponsah Asare Wagan, 33, Nelson Agbodzah, 28, Awedagah Norbert, 27, Francis Brefo, 35, and Benjamin Boakye, 48.
At a media briefing at the Regional Police headquarters, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Dr Francis Kwame Tsidi, the Regional Commander said, on April 2, 2026 at about 1800 hours, the Police received information that some men dressed in security attire and claimed to be National Security operatives were driving through Suiaboi community visiting mining sites and demanding documentations and seizing items of people who were not actively mining at the time.
According to him, community members got alarmed with the conduct of the said individuals and decided to engage them for questioning. He noted that the police acting on intelligence followed up to the direction of the suspects arrested and sent them to the Dadieso Police station for further investigation.
DCOP Tsidi stated that interrogation revealed that, suspect Amponsah Asare Wagan, claimed to be a Medical Doctor, Nelson Agbodzah and Awedagah Norbert identified themselves as National Security Operatives with the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council and Nhyeaso NADMO office respectively.
He said investigation revealed that on April 2, 2026, suspect Amponsah Asare Wagan organised three of the other suspects in Kumasi and planned to embark on an unauthorised mining operation in the Western North Region.
He stated that they hired a Toyota Hilux with registration number GX 1095-19 from LEASAFRIC, a car rental company in Kumasi, with suspect Benjamin Boakye, as the Company’s driver.
He noted that group planned to go to Bibiani but ended up at Suiaboi where they went to a mining site to cause unlawful damage to mining equipment, ransacked victims’ rooms, and stole five mobile phones and GHC2000.00 in the process.
The Regional Police Commander disclosed that upon thorough investigation, Amponsah Asare Wagan, later confessed that he was paid by one Yaw, an ex-employee of the mining site, to expose the mining activities of his (Yaw) former boss.
Police retrieved two car batteries, three water pumping machines, a starter, some metals believed to be an excavator parts, five mobile phones, bunch of keys, an AA live cartridge, and a pair of military camouflage trouser, all belonging to the victims during a search in the Toyota Hilux.
DCOP Tsidi also stated that Mr. Francis Duah, the Transport Manager for LEASAFRIC, had furnished police with copies of the company’s registration documents and those of the vehicle, and that suspects would be put before court after the investigations.
He further cautioned that security agencies in the region would not entertain any act of lawlessness in the fight against illegal mining.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with the recent disturbance at the Adjin Kotoku Onion Market.
The incident, which occurred on April 5, 2026, involved a shooting that disrupted activities at the busy market in Adjin Kotoku.
According to police, a team of surveillance officers from the Special Operations Unit under the Office of the Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) was deployed to the area to conduct a fact-finding mission following the unrest.
On April 8, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the team successfully apprehended a suspect identified as Inusah Seidu, aged 40, at his hideout within Adjin Kotoku. He is believed to have played a role in the shooting incident.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with ongoing investigations.
The Police say efforts are underway to track down and arrest other individuals believed to be connected to the incident.
Authorities have assured the public of their commitment to maintaining law and order and urged residents to remain calm while investigations continue.
THE Northern Regional Special Operations Team of the Ghana Police Service has arrested 11 Nigerians for their alleged involvement in drug peddling and internet fraud in the Tamale Metropolis.
The intelligence-led operation, carried out on March 30, 2026, at approximately 18:00 hours by a team of 35 personnel led by Chief Inspector Abu Issahaku, marked a major breakthrough in the fight against crime in the metropolis.
Those arrested were identified as Benjamin Ahmed, 29; Michael Monday, 25; Frank Chinadu, 25; and Emmanuel Chukwuong, 25. The rest were Renew Onochie, 25; Francis Asisi, 25; Owen Umoh, 29; Shadrack John, 22; Okolie James, 27; and Purity Madubunachukwu, 17.
A statement made available to The Ghanaian Times in Tamale said the operation commenced at Yung, where one of the suspects, Mohammed Hudu, 28, was arrested with two sachets of 250mg Tramadol.
The statement said the team, acting on further intelligence, proceeded to Wamale, where 10 other suspects were arrested for their alleged involvement in internet fraud.
It stated that a search conducted at the suspects’ premises led to the retrieval of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, two sachets of 225mg Tramadol, nine laptop computers, three SIM cards, and 11 mobile phones.
All the suspects are in police custody at the Northern Regional Headquarters, assisting with investigation.
Bekwai (Ash), April 1, GNA – The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has successfully dismantled a suspected armed robbery syndicate following two coordinated operations at Krofrom and Mamponteng near Kumasi, leading to the death of a key suspect and the arrest of the alleged gang leader.
The first operation, carried out on March 26, 2026, resulted in the arrest of Munir Ali, also known as Petit, aged 27, who later died while receiving treatment.
According to the police, the operation was led by the Regional Operations Commander with support from senior officers and other ranks.
Upon seeing the police, the suspect attempted to flee and open fire, prompting officers to return fire and injure him.
He was subsequently arrested and rushed to the Bekwai Municipal Hospital for medical attention but later succumbed to his injuries.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Cephas Arthur, the Deputy Regional Commander, speaking to media in an interview, said Ali reportedly confessed to his involvement in a series of robbery incidents across several locations during preliminary interrogation.
He said he admitted taking part in an attack on commuters along the Obuasi-Dunkwa road on March 10, 2026, at about 1100 hours, where he and his accomplices ambushed victims.
Police intervention during that incident led to the death of two suspects, identified as David Aheto and Illiasu Bawa, while Munir Ali managed to escape.
He further confessed to participating in a broad daylight robbery between Manso Mpatasie and Manso Odaho on March 3, 2026, as well as another robbery at Mankranso on March 7, 2026.
The suspect also linked the gang to robbery activities in Tarkwa in the Western Region and Aflao in the Volta Region.
A search conducted on him led to the retrieval of an unmarked pistol, one spent cartridge, and two live cartridges.
Before his death, Munir Ali named several accomplices believed to be part of the syndicate, including individuals identified as Dauda, Orlo, Bash, Emma, also known as Abodie, A.T, and the alleged gang leader, Obey.
He further disclosed that the gang leader was in possession of two AK-47 assault rifles and a pump-action shotgun.
ACP Arthur also added that a second operation at Mamponteng on March 28, 2026, led to the arrest of the alleged gang leader, Obey, whose real name is Osmanu Razak, aged 28, from Garu.
During interrogation, Osmanu Razak reportedly admitted to participating in several robbery incidents, including the Mankranso robbery on March 7, 2026, and another at Kunsu Wiaso near Mankranso.
He also confirmed his involvement in the Tarkwa robbery but denied any role in the Aflao incident, attributing that operation to the deceased suspect and other accomplices.
He further identified Bash, Emma alias Abodie, and Atta Kakra alias A.T as members of the gang and indicated that the two AK-47 rifles and the pump-action gun are currently in the possession of Bash, who remains at large.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command, in a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency, has assured the public that efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining members of the gang.
“We are on the heels of the remaining members of the gang, who will soon be arrested and brought to book,” the statement emphasized.
The Command reiterated its firm’s stance against violent crime, assuring residents that the jurisdiction remains hostile to criminals, particularly armed robbers.
“We have declared war on armed robbery and other violent crimes, and we shall not rest until we achieve our objective,” the statement concluded.
2026.3.29 GH₵400k MoMo Probe Reveals Gold Robbery Scheme as Four Suspects Face Court
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that a widely reported case involving an alleged unauthorised withdrawal of GH₵400,000 from a mobile money account is directly linked to a gold robbery and fraud operation currently under investigation, following a probe ordered by Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno.
Investigations by the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) established that the funds form part of proceeds from a fraudulent gold transaction. On December 8, 2025, police received a complaint from Francis Ayaaba of Ejisu, who told investigators he had been lured to a house at Ntoaso near Nsawam under the pretense of a gold deal. He said he paid GH₵500,000 in cash and transferred a further GH₵400,000 via mobile money for the gold, but armed men arrived shortly after the payment and robbed him of the commodity.
Investigators traced the GH₵400,000 mobile money transfer to accounts linked to Derrick Okyere Dapaah, also known as Pablo, a mobile money merchant based in Kumasi. Police established that the funds were subsequently moved through two additional accounts before being withdrawn by Abudu Dauda, who told investigators he acted on the instructions of another individual.
Police obtained court orders to freeze the implicated accounts, reverse the transaction, and retrieve the GH₵400,000 as evidence while the broader investigation continues. Four suspects, William Nene Sakitey Osabotey, Abudu Dauda, Prince Ofori, and Derrick Okyere Dapaah, have been arrested and charged. All four were granted bail and are expected to reappear in court on April 29, 2026. Police say efforts are ongoing to arrest two additional suspects who remain at large.
The IGP had earlier ordered the PPSB probe following public complaints that Kibi-based police officers were implicated in an unauthorised withdrawal from the same mobile money account. Sunday’s police statement clarified the full picture of the case and shifted focus squarely onto the criminal fraud network behind the original robbery.
The DOVVSU Circuit Court has granted GH¢200,000 bail to a 33-year-old trader, Latifa Salifu, who has been charged with allegedly stealing a baby from a health facility in Accra.
The court admitted the accused to bail with two sureties, one of whom must justify with landed property valued at GH¢150,000. The sureties are required to deposit their Ghana Cards with the Court Registry. Salifu has also been directed to surrender all her travel documents and report to the case investigator every Monday and Thursday at 1:00 p.m. until further orders of the court.
She pleaded not guilty to one count of child stealing.
Chief Inspector Opoku Aniagyei told the court that investigations had been concluded and that an amended charge sheet had replaced the earlier provisional charge. The court subsequently struck out the previous charge and proceeded to take the plea of the accused on the amended charge.
Counsel for the accused, Dr Hamisu Muhammad, prayed the court to grant bail, stating that his client had cooperated fully with the Police since her arrest on 17 February 2026. He argued that she has a fixed place of abode, is engaged in lawful trade as a clothes dealer, and is not a flight risk.
Although the prosecution did not oppose the bail application, it urged the court to impose strict conditions to ensure the accused’s attendance throughout the trial.
The prosecution alleges that the complainant, Precious Ankomah, delivered a baby through a caesarean section at the Mamprobi Polyclinic on 14 February 2026. On 17 February at about 7:00 a.m., the accused allegedly took the baby from the ward under the pretext of administering medication and failed to return. The child was subsequently reported missing, leading to investigations and her arrest.
The baby was later diagnosed with jaundice and scheduled for referral to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
2026.2.24 Abesim murders: Court slaps Richard Appiah with life sentence for killing 2 boys
Richard Appiah has been sentenced to life imprisonment after a seven-member jury at the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra unanimously found him guilty of murdering two boys in Abesim in the Bono Region.
The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, February 25, 2026, brings to an end a trial that has gripped public attention since the shocking events of August 2021.
Appiah, a former footballer previously associated with Okumapem FC, was convicted on two counts of murder in the deaths of 12-year-old Louis Agyemang Jr. and a 15-year-old Stephen Sarpong.
The case emerged after police conducted a search of Appiah’s residence in Abesim, near Sunyani. Inside a locked room, officers discovered the bodies of the two boys. One body was found in the room, while the other had been concealed in a refrigerator.
The disturbing circumstances surrounding the discovery triggered outrage within the community and across the country.
Medical evidence presented during the trial indicated that one victim died from strangulation, while the other suffered fatal blood loss.
Appiah, who was 28 at the time of the incident, had been on trial since 2022 before Justice Ruby Aryeetey.
Although he admitted responsibility for the deaths, his legal team raised a plea of insanity. The defence argued that he was suffering from schizophrenia at the time and lacked the capacity to understand the nature or consequences of his actions.
The court heard that he underwent psychiatric assessment and was initially declared unfit to stand trial before later being certified fit to continue with proceedings.
Prosecutors, however, insisted the murders were deliberate. They told the court that Appiah hid the bodies, attempted to destroy evidence and joined search efforts, actions they argued showed clear awareness and intent.
The state called five witnesses in support of its case. Appiah testified in his own defence and also called his father as a witness.
Following closing arguments and the judge’s summing up, the jury returned a unanimous verdict of guilty on both counts.
Justice Aryeetey subsequently sentenced Appiah to life imprisonment, citing the seriousness of the offences.
The February 25 ruling draws a line under one of the most disturbing criminal cases in recent years and renews debate about violent crime, mental health evaluations in criminal proceedings and the administration of justice.
The Oti Regional Police Command has arrested two persons for possession of arms and ammunition without lawful authority after intercepting a truck transporting concealed ammunition from Accra to Kpandai in the Northern Region.
The arrest followed intelligence received by the Oti Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) on February 7, 2026, indicating that a Kia Rhino truck with registration number GS 4677–17 had been loaded with boxes of ammunition and was en route to Kpandai.
The information was promptly relayed to the Regional PID Director, ASP Maxwell Osafo-Adamu, who deployed an intelligence team to monitor and intercept the vehicle.
On February 8, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m., the team laid an ambush and successfully intercepted the Kia Rhino.
A thorough search of the vehicle revealed one locally manufactured single-barrel shotgun and 21 boxes containing a total of 525 rounds of Lion AAA and BB ammunition.
The items were concealed among building materials in an apparent attempt to evade detection.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as Abubakari Salam Atta, and his mate, Kabuja Kwadwo Tademe, were arrested at the scene. According to the police, the two suspects claimed ownership of the firearm and ammunition retrieved from the vehicle.
Both suspects are currently in police custody to assist with ongoing investigations and are expected to be processed for court in accordance with the law.
The police have reiterated their commitment to combating the illegal possession and trafficking of firearms and ammunition, noting that such activities pose a serious threat to public safety and national security.
The Command has also appealed to the public to continue providing timely information to support police efforts in maintaining peace and security in the region.
Photographs of the suspects and the retrieved exhibits have been secured as part of the investigation.
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Newsfile host, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has criticised the reduction of evangelist Nana Agradaa’s prison sentence from 15 years to one year, calling it legally flawed and socially dangerous.
Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, February 7, 2026, the private legal practitioner argued that the offence for which Agradaa was convicted could not reasonably attract such a drastic reduction in punishment.
He maintained that her actions amounted to a second-degree felony and not a minor infraction deserving leniency.
According to Anyenini, the scale and organisation of Agradaa’s conduct placed it firmly within the category of serious crime.
“Agradaa is not a mosquito,” he said, stressing that the harm caused was extensive and deliberate rather than trivial.
He described the case as a clear instance of organised, faith-based fraud, explaining that it was carefully designed to exploit vulnerable people seeking spiritual and financial intervention.
In his view, the conduct went beyond deception and entered the realm of predatory criminal behaviour.
“These acts prey on belief systems and religious trust,” Anyenini said, noting that victims were left emotionally, spiritually and financially devastated. He added that the impact of such crimes extended far beyond individual victims.
“Beyond individual victims, the offence inflicts serious social harm, eroding public trust and normalising exploitation under the guise of religion,” he argued.
Anyenini warned that the sentence reduction sends the wrong signal to society and weakens the deterrent power of the law.
He cautioned that the ruling risks transforming the justice system into a protective shield for wrongdoing rather than a barrier against it.
“This ruling will empower these charlatans to persist in their fraudulent activities,” he said, adding that self-styled spiritual leaders could feel emboldened to continue exploiting people if legal consequences are perceived as minimal.
The Newsfile host described the decision as a deeply flawed judgment with wide-reaching implications and urged the Attorney-General to act swiftly.
He said failure to challenge the ruling would undermine public confidence in the justice system and leave vulnerable citizens exposed.
Calling the sentence reduction a “sledgehammer ruling,” Anyenini insisted the matter must be revisited to protect the integrity of the law and ensure that organised fraud, particularly when cloaked in religion, attracts punishment proportionate to its gravity.
2026.2.7 Two remanded over trafficking of Vietnamese woman for prostitution
Accra, Feb.7 – Chen Xia, a manager, has been put before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly trafficking a Vietnamese to Ghana and compelling her to engage in prostitution.
Heis said to havepromisedthe victim a jobin the countryas a singer but failed.
Xia, 37, and his accomplice,LeThiNgoc,currentlyat large,are being held over charges of conspiracy to commit crime to wit human trafficking.
Xia is also being held for allegedly abetting with He Xiao Rei,also known asNana, a bar attendant,to engage in human trafficking.
Chen Xia is facing anadditionalcharge of human trafficking.
The twohave denied the charges preferred against them while the police are ona manhuntfor LeThiNgoc.
The court,presided over byMrsSusanaEduful,has remanded the two accused persons into policecustodypending the final determination of the case.
Itdirected the prosecution to file their disclosures and witnesses’ statements to ensureexpeditioustrial.
The matter has been adjourned to February 18, 2026.
The complainant (name withheld)isa trader and a Vietnamese while Chen Xia, the first accused person,is a Chinese national, LeThiNgoc, the second accused (now atlarge) isVietnamese,and He Xiao Rei, the third accused person,is aChinese.
On January 20, 2026, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit,theCriminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters received a complaintthat thecomplainant that she recruited by Chen Xia and transported by LeThiNgoc from Vietnam to Ghana under the pretext of securing her a job as a singer at KTV located in Tema,
According to the prosecution, on January 20, 2026, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters received a complaint that the complainant had been recruited by Chen Xia and transported by Le Thi Ngoc from Vietnam to Ghana under the pretext of securing her employment as a singer at a KTV facility in Tema.
Upon arrival, however, she was allegedly confined to a room and forced into prostitution.
Police searches in Tema Community 12 led to the arrest of Chen Xia and He Xiao Rei and the rescue of nine other victims.
Exhibits retrieved from the suspects’ apartment included a Toyota Corolla with registration number GT 6402-23, two blue notebooks and nine pieces of condoms.
The complainant was not found at the apartment. During interrogation, He Xiao Rei reportedly informed police that the complainant had been transferred to Wei Ja Na KTV at Labone, Accra.
He Xiao Rei subsequently led police to the location, where the complainant was rescued from a locked room in an apartment.
Preliminary investigations revealed that He Xiao Rei allegedly acted as a pimp, facilitating the movement of the complainant to various locations in Tema and Accra for prostitution, with proceeds amounting to about GH¢50,000 paid to Chen Xia.
Prosecution said investigations were ongoing.
In the first operation across three locations around Sakumono, a sophisticated SIMbox operation was dismantled. Three Nigerian nationals, along with a Ghanaian landlord, were arrested for their role in the operations.
In a second operation in Vakpo in the Volta Region, a 3-member syndicate of Ghanaians engaged in impersonation, sextortion and MoMo-related fraud was busted. The syndicate had chosen to impersonate the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations – my good self – and defraud members of the public.
They have all been processed for Court and will be made to face the full rigours of the law. Once again, we sound the caution: Ghana is a hospitable nation, but be assured that if you choose to engage in cybercrime, we will track you down, arrest you, and make you face the full rigours of our legal system!
2026.1.22 Jomoro: Man fatally stabs neighbour who tried to save him from committing suicide
A tragic incident in Takinta, Jomoro Constituency, Western Region, saw a 42-year-old man, Nya Meah, allegedly kill his neighbour, Cosmos Nda, who tried to prevent his suicide. The case highlights rising concerns over mental health and safety in local communities.
A tragic chain of events has left two men dead at Takinta in the Jomoro Constituency of the Western Region, following an incident involving an attempted suicide that turned violent.
According to a report by CrimeCheckNewsGH, a forty-two (42)-year-old man identified as Nya Meah allegedly killed his neighbour, Cosmos Nda, who tried to prevent him from taking his own life.
The report indicated that Nya Meah initially attempted to contact his son by phone to inform him of his intention to commit suicide, but the call was unsuccessful. He later sent a voice note to his son, instructing him not to place his body in the morgue after his death.
After listening to the audio message, the son reportedly rushed out to seek help and went to inform his uncle. On his way, he encountered Cosmos Nda, who also proceeded to Nya Meah’s house.
Upon their arrival, Nya Meah allegedly accused Cosmos Nda of pursuing him on several occasions. The situation quickly escalated when Nya Meah entered his room, emerged with a knife, and began chasing Cosmos.
Reports state that Cosmos fell while attempting to flee, after which Nya Meah allegedly attacked and killed him on the spot.
Following the incident, Nya Meah fled the area, and attempts to locate and arrest him were unsuccessful. However, he later returned to the community unnoticed.
It is alleged that he sneaked into his house, consumed weedicide, and set the building on fire while inside. Neighbours later noticed the fire and rushed to the scene, only to discover that Nya Meah was burning in the house.
The incident has left the community in shock, as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
2026.1.20 Three Arrested Over Adabraka Gold Robbery
The Ghana Police Service, through the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Unit (SOA), has arrested three persons believed to be behind the Adabraka gold robbery.
The arrests were carried out on Tuesday in the Ashaiman District following months of sustained surveillance and intelligence-led operations aimed at identifying and apprehending suspects connected to the robbery.
Police have identified the suspects as Nashiru Abubakari, also known as “Soldiar,” Fatao Mohammed, popularly called “Motorway,” and a third suspect known only as “50Cent.”
According to police sources, the operation was the culmination of meticulous intelligence gathering, close monitoring, and targeted tactical action designed to dismantle the criminal network responsible for the violent robbery at Adabraka.
Investigations are ongoing to trace and arrest other accomplices believed to be at large, while efforts are also underway to retrieve exhibits linked to the crime. The suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to be processed for court in accordance with the law.
The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to combating organised crime and ensuring public safety, and has urged members of the public to continue supporting law enforcement agencies with credible information.
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2026.1.20 Police Arrest Three Gang Leaders in Adabraka Gold Robbery Investigation
Police have arrested three more suspects described as key gang leaders linked to the Adabraka gold robbery, bringing the total number of suspects in custody to seven following months of intelligence led operations and surveillance by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Operations Unit.
The latest arrests were carried out on Monday afternoon, January 19, 2026, in Ashaiman. The suspects have been identified as Nashiru Abubakari, also known as Soldier; Fatao Mohammed, known as Motorway; and a third individual called 50 Cent.
Police sources indicate that the operation represents the culmination of meticulous intelligence gathering, continuous monitoring, and targeted tactical action aimed at dismantling the criminal network responsible for the violent robbery that shocked the nation in November 2024.
With these arrests, the total number of suspects in custody now stands at seven, following the earlier detention of four others connected to the robbery. The Ghana Police Service stated in a release on January 20 that investigations are ongoing to trace and apprehend other accomplices while efforts are underway to recover exhibits linked to the crime.
The suspects are currently in police custody and will be processed for court in line with due process. The arrests represent a significant breakthrough in investigations into the brazen daylight robbery that saw armed men steal 7.5 million cedis from a jewellery shop at Adabraka in Accra.
The Adabraka robbery occurred on November 2, 2024, when a group of armed men stormed the area in broad daylight and attacked a jewellery shop. The assailants targeted a vehicle transporting proceeds from a gold transaction being conveyed to a bank.
Viral videos from the scene showed at least five heavily built men wielding various firearms and firing shots into the air as they loaded stolen items, including bags believed to contain money, into a silver vehicle. Witnesses said the robbers ordered a bystander who had raised his hands in surrender to comply with their demands.
At one point, the suspects were seen scattering some of the money they had seized while continuing to fire warning shots. After loading the stolen items, the robbers sped off while firing additional shots into the air. The incident left at least one person injured after being hit by gunfire from the suspected robbers.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect and his accomplices, who were armed with AK 47 assault rifles, intercepted the victim’s vehicle and fired several shots to scare away members of the public. The brazen nature of the attack, conducted in broad daylight near the busy Adabraka Market area, sparked widespread public concern across Accra.
The first major arrest in the case came on November 20, 2025, when police apprehended Salim Mohammed, also known as Fariwata, at a hospital in Ashaiman where he had gone to seek medical care. The arrest was made through the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police after months of intelligence led investigations.
On January 7, 2026, police arrested two additional suspects identified as Hamza Agerego, also known as Nene Bawku or Lambert, and Alhassan Elliasu, also known as Arab Man. They were picked up from their hideouts at Ashaiman through operations conducted by the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police.
According to police, Hamza Agerego was first arrested and detained at the Katamanso District Police Headquarters in connection with the robbery. Acting on intelligence, a follow up operation was conducted at Ashaiman, leading to the arrest of Alhassan Elliasu at his hideout.
A search of the premises resulted in the recovery of a cache of weapons and other items, including two pump action guns, 43 rounds of AK 47 ammunition, 239 rounds of assorted ammunition, 14 mobile phones, and a quantity of foreign currencies believed to be connected to the robbery or other criminal activities.
On January 15, 2026, police retrieved a Toyota Highlander vehicle believed to have been used in the high profile Adabraka Gold Jewellery Shop robbery. The vehicle was recovered at Ashaiman Lebanon from its owner, suspect Abdul Samid Larry, popularly known as Touch, who was arrested during the operation.
The Toyota Highlander, identified as an exhibit in the Adabraka gold robbery case, has been impounded for further investigations. The suspect is currently in lawful custody and assisting with investigations as efforts intensify to determine his level of involvement and trace other persons linked to the robbery.
Police sources have told media outlets that the latest arrests on January 19 targeted key gang leaders believed to be behind the Adabraka robbery. The three suspects, Nashiru Abubakari, Fatao Mohammed, and the individual known as 50 Cent, are suspected of playing central roles in planning and executing the robbery.
The arrests demonstrate sustained police commitment to investigating the case and bringing all perpetrators to justice despite the months that have elapsed since the November 2024 incident. The recovery of weapons, ammunition, vehicles, and other exhibits strengthens the prosecution’s case as suspects face court proceedings.
In recognition of the investigative work that led to the initial arrests, the Ghana Police Service promoted 35 officers who played key roles in tracking down suspects in the Adabraka gold robbery incident. The promotions acknowledged the professionalism, dedication, and commitment demonstrated by the officers in conducting the complex investigation.
The Adabraka robbery represents one of the most high profile criminal cases in recent years, capturing national attention due to the brazen nature of the attack conducted in broad daylight in a busy commercial area. The thieves’ willingness to use heavy weaponry and fire shots in crowded public spaces raised serious concerns about public safety and security.
For the victims, the theft of 7.5 million cedis represented a devastating financial loss that disrupted business operations and created trauma for those directly affected by the violent attack. The protracted investigation has kept the case in public consciousness as police methodically tracked down suspects across various locations.
The concentration of arrests in Ashaiman suggests the area may have served as a base of operations or hideout location for members of the criminal network. Security analysts note that organized criminal groups often establish presences in densely populated urban areas where anonymity is easier to maintain and movement can be concealed among regular commercial activity.
The recovery of substantial quantities of weapons and ammunition during the arrests raises questions about the suspects’ involvement in other criminal activities beyond the Adabraka robbery. Police have not disclosed whether investigations are examining possible connections to additional armed robberies or other violent crimes.
Legal proceedings against the seven suspects currently in custody will determine their individual roles and culpability in the robbery. Under Ghanaian law, armed robbery carries severe penalties including lengthy prison sentences for those convicted of planning, participating in, or facilitating such crimes.
The use of aliases by all suspects arrested in connection with the case, including Soldier, Motorway, 50 Cent, Fariwata, Touch, Nene Bawku, Lambert, and Arab Man, suggests organized criminal activity with members using street names to conceal their identities and complicate law enforcement efforts to track their activities.
Investigators face the challenge of establishing chains of command within the criminal network, identifying who planned the robbery, who recruited participants, who provided weapons, who conducted surveillance, and who executed the actual attack. Forensic analysis of recovered exhibits including vehicles, weapons, and communications devices will support prosecution efforts.
The Ghana Police Service has assured the public that investigations into the Adabraka Gold Jewellery Shop robbery are ongoing and reiterated its commitment to bringing all persons involved to justice. Additional arrests are expected as police continue tracing accomplices who may have provided support, resources, or safe harbor to the primary suspects.
For the jewellery shop owners and employees who experienced the trauma of the violent robbery, the arrests may provide some measure of closure and justice, though the financial losses and psychological impacts of the attack likely continue affecting them months after the incident.
The case highlights ongoing challenges facing law enforcement in combating armed robbery and organized crime in urban areas. Success in this investigation demonstrates the effectiveness of sustained intelligence gathering, inter agency coordination, and tactical operations when properly resourced and executed.
As the seven suspects await court proceedings and police continue searching for additional accomplices, the Adabraka robbery case serves as a reminder of both the audacity of criminal enterprises and the determination of law enforcement to pursue justice regardless of how long investigations require.
Acting on this CSA-led intelligence, a joint team comprising operatives from National Security Operations, the Cyber Security Authority, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters, and the National Police SWAT conducted coordinated operations at the identified centres on 16th and 17th January 2026.
During the operations, nine (9) Nigerian nationals were arrested as suspects, while forty-four (44) additional Nigerian nationals believed to be victims were rescued. The victims were found in their respective apartments, operating laptop computers.
Searches conducted in the apartments resulted in the retrieval of the following items:
-Fifty-two (52) assorted mobile phones
-Sixty-two (62) laptop computers
-Two (2) pump-action guns.
In total, fifty-three (53) Nigerian nationals were arrested across the various locations as follows:
East Legon Hills – 5
Afienya – 11
Kwabenya – 10
Weija – 10
Tuba – 17
All the arrested individuals have been duly profiled and handed over to the Ghana Immigration Service for safekeeping and further investigations. We caution foreign nationals invited to Ghana to verify claims made by their fellow nationals to lure them here.
Some individuals picked up in the previous operations have been profiled by the Ghana Immigration Service and INTERPOL and successfully handed over to Nigerian law enforcement operatives at the Seme border. Others are currently facing criminal prosecution before the law courts.
Protecting Ghana’s cyber image internationally is non-negotiable. Kudos to the CSA team and our partner law enforcement agencies.
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