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21 Mar

Kade Chief Calls On IGP To Deal With Police Commander Over Alleged Involvement In Galamsey

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The Chief of Akyem Kade, Osabarima Agyare Tinadu I, has served notice that he will not entertain the activities of illegal miners in the area. He has since admonished the Inspector General of Police to take steps to sanction some of his men who are fronting for some illegal miners. He responded to a concern expressed by some soldiers and the allegation that one Chief Superintendent Agyenim Boateng, accompanied by one Oheneba Cudjoe Obeng (Twafohene), claimed ownership of the land where some illegal miners were arrested. He described the incident as unfortunate, and requested that the IGP intervene as soon…

19 Mar

IGP Sets 2 Independent Committees To Probe Alleged Killing Of 27-year-old By Wa Police

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The Director General of Police in charge of administration, COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno has disclosed that the Inspector General of Police has set up two independent committees to look into the death of 27-year-old Abu-Bakr Shahid who was allegedly killed by the Police Anti-robbery Unit in Wa. Speaking at Wa as a leader of the Police delegation sent by the IGP to commiserate with the family of Shahid, COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno assured the family that the Police administration is leaving no stone unturned in their bid to get to the truth of the matter Abu-Bakr Shahid was allegedly shot…

12 Feb

Sarkodie, Mr Drew, IGP, Others Commiserate With Kojo Antwi At Dad’s 40 Days Observance

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Dozens of notable personalities from across various spheres commiserated with highlife legend, Kojo Antwi on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The maestro, as he is popularly known, announced on January 2, that he had lost his father, Opanin Kwadwo Asiamah Asubonten. Opanin Kwadwo Asiamah Asubonten died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He died at the age of 104. https://twitter.com/AccraGuyy/status/1624457296158904323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1624457296158904323%7Ctwgr%5E9d6c312b62817098f18b16c8eeee481e337e74dd%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com%2Fsarkodie-mr-drew-igp-others-commiserate-with-kojo-antwi-at-dads-40-days-observance%2F At the 40 Days Observation earlier today, popular figures such as Sarkodie, Mr Drew, Kwaku Kyei Darkwah (KKD), among others were seen. Top security officials including the Inspector-General of the Ghana Police Service, George Akuffo Dampare also graced the occasion.…

10 Feb

IGP Embarks On 2-Day Tour Of Bono And Ahafo Regions

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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare has began a two-day working tour of the Ahafo and Bono regions. The IGP commenced the tour on Thursday, February 9. The visit to the regions is to afford him the opportunity to touch base with communities there to listen to their security concerns. On Thursday, he met drivers at Mim in the Ahafo region. IGP and his team continued to the Omanhene of Kukuom, Osahene Kwaku Aterkyi II at the Oti Frimpong Palace to pay a courtesy call on him. The team also visited and interacted with personnel at the…

05 Feb

Family Of Gospel Musician, Perpetual Didier Petitions IGP Over Brother’s Death

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The family of the late Shadrack Arloo who was allegedly killed by some Police officers at the West Hills Mall has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare for investigation. According to the family, the manner in which the late Arloo died is a clear case of murder, hence must be investigated. The petition noted that “this unfortunate incident happened as a result of the reckless disregard for human life exhibited by your officers on the scene.” “Your officers at the scene together with the private security stationed at the West Hills Mall and other persons on…

30 Jan

Daddy Lumba Pays Courtesy Call On IGP

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Legendary Highlife musician Daddy Lumba is making an effort to improve his relationship and view of the Ghana Police Service. The singer, born Charles Kojo Ofosu, in making this effort paid a courtesy call on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, at the Police Headquarters in Accra. The visit took place on Wednesday, January 25. This was Daddy Lumba’s first to the police headquarters since the appointment of Dr Dampare as IGP. Daddy Lumba in a short interaction with the Police chief said the visit was to foster closer relations with the police service. Below are some…

20 Oct

IGP Tours Accra As Traders Close Shops Over Inflation

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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare has toured the central business district in Accra to boost security for members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) as they close their shops to protest high cost of doing business. The police chief met with some of the striking traders at Opera Square and later moved to the vehicle spare parts hub of Accra – Abossey Okai – to assess the situation. The group described the industrial action, which will end on Monday 24 October as a “pinch” on government to urgently address the depreciating cedi, high-interest rate and inflation.…

12 Sep

There Should Be An Upward Adjustment Of Salaries Of Police Personnel- Adenta Kumi Humbly Appeals To Government

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A communicator of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alfred Ababio Kumi popularly known Adenta Kumi, has appealed to government to consider increasing the salaries of police personnel as part of fighting against corruption. He said this while speaking to Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning Show with Kwaku Dawuro. He said that ''I have always wanted to join the police force but I later found my interest in politics. I know police officers were recently given additional uniforms but I appeal to government to add more, and also do something about their salaries as well to ensure the mitigation…