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04 Apr

Police Officer Who Killed His Girlfriend In Kumasi Allegedly Dies In Custody

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Officer Twumasi, who gained notoriety as "Police Tycoon," has allegedly passed away while in custody, adding a somber twist to the tragic events surrounding Maadwoa's death. The circumstances surrounding his demise have raised eyebrows and prompted questions about the conditions and circumstances of his imprisonment. Twumasi's journey into infamy began when he was arrested last year for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Maadwoa in Adum, Kumasi. The incident sent shockwaves throughout the community and sparked widespread outrage, as it shed light on issues of domestic violence and abuse of power within law enforcement. Reports suggest that Twumasi's…

25 Mar

A/R: Family Seeks Justice For Woman Murdered And Sexually Assaulted

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The family of a woman brutally murdered and allegedly sexually assaulted by assailants at Sene Bokankye in the Ashanti Region, is demanding justice for their loved one. The tragic incident occurred when two suspects, identified as Kelvin Gyamfi, 24, and Samuel Addai, 31, reportedly embarked on a burglary spree, targeting the home of the victim. The victim, a 36-year-old mother of one, was asleep in her room in an uncompleted building when the perpetrators invaded. The suspects viciously attacked her, striking her in the head twice with a cement block. Upon realizing their victim was dead, they allegedly sexually violate…

22 Mar

Bizarre! Woman Murdered And Her Corpse Sexually Assaulted By Assailants In Ashanti Region

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Two suspects are in police custody for allegedly raping the dead body of a 36-year-old woman, after she was murdered in her home at Sene Bokankye in the Ashanti region. The suspects, identified as Kelvin Gyamfi and Samuel Addai, allegedly carried out the dastardly act after invading the home of the deceased on a stealing expedition. The deceased was asleep when the duo sneaked into her room in an uncompleted building and smashed her head twice with a cement block. After realizing she was dead, they took turns to rape her and bolted with her mobile phone and cash of…

19 Mar

Armed Robbers Kill Son Of Professor Adu Boahen

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Armed robbers are reported to have attacked and killed the son of the late Ghanaian celebrated historian, Professor Albert Adu Boahen. The deceased, identified as Christopher Adu Boahen, a physically challenged person, is said to have been attacked at his home in East Legon, a suburb of Accra. Accra-based Asaase Radio which reported the incident said the robbers also ransacked Christopher’s home after taking his life. Christopher’s father was the New Patriotic Party’s presidential candidate in 1992, in the first elections held in Ghana after the country’s return to democracy under the Fourth Republic. Source: Graphiconline

22 Feb

Ghanaian Teen Fatally Stabbed In London

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A 17-year-old Ghanaian teenager, Nathan Bawuah, has tragically lost his life in a fatal stabbing incident in London. The Metropolitan Police in the UK reported the incident, revealing that another 17-year-old teenager has been charged in connection with the crime. Nathan's death marks the second teenager stabbed to death in London this year, highlighting concerns over the rising incidents of violence. Last year, 21 teenagers lost their lives in the capital, compared to 14 in 2022. The suspect was apprehended on Monday, February 19, and is scheduled to appear in custody at Stratford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, February 21, facing…

21 Feb

Woman, 65, Raped And Killed At Kwahu

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The people of Kwahu Aseseɛso, a community in the Kwahu East District are in a state of dilemma and fear as a 65-year-old blind woman, Gladys Gyamfa, was raped and killed in her residence. Akuamoah Boateng, a PTA chairman in the community, said “the woman lives alone in her residence, as a result, she sought assistance from children in the area to provide her with water for domestic use due to her sight impairment, after which she promised the children to come for money the next day. “The children then came to her in the morning and realized she wasn’t…

20 Feb

Man Stabs Ex-Lover To Death At Sehwi Yerepemso

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A 36-year-old man identified as Nii has been accused of killing his ex-girlfriend. Former Assemblyman for Papaasi electoral area, Baba Solomon who confirmed the incident to Adom News said the incident occurred on Sunday, February 18, 2024. The suspect reportedly attacked the victim, Patricia Afua on her way to church at Sehwi Yerepemso in the Bia West District of the Western North Region. According to reports, the suspect who had been in town for two weeks, ambushed the victim and allegedly stabbed her multiple times, resulting in her untimely demise. Residents who witnessed the attack apprehended Nii and handed him…

19 Feb

Four Victims Who Were Killed By Mentally Challenged Man Laid To Rest

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Four of the victims, believed to have been killed by a mentally challenged have been buried. They were laid to rest according to Islamic rites. The body of the deceased who was shot dead has been deposited at the Carpenter Hospital mortuary, while the elderly woman who survived the knife wounds is still undergoing treatment at the same hospital. Known as Daganaa, the suspect went on a killing spree that claimed the lives of four people in the area. Reports indicate that the tragic incident began when Daganaa, who had arrived at a nearby galamsey site to offload items, requested…

19 Feb

Man Jailed For 5 Years For Killing Cousin Over Side Chick

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Godwin Kotey, accused of causing the death of his cousin Fredrick Nii Oko Sackey, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and has been sentenced to five years in prison. Initially charged with murder, Kotey changed his plea to manslaughter after negotiations with the state. Activating the Plea Bargaining Act, he entered into an agreement with the Attorney General for a lesser punishment as allowed by law. "We have entered into plea negotiations with the Attorney General and we would respectfully like to change the plea of the accused person from not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter," said Edwin Hoffman,…

09 Feb

Man Fatally Shot, Body Dumped At Kasoa High Tension

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A 30-year-old man has been shot by unknown assailants at the Kasoa High Tension in the Awutu Senya East constituency of the Central Region. According to residents, the victim identified as Baba Mohammed was thrown out from a moving taxi. They claim the victim may have sustained the gunshot wounds during an armed robbery operation. The residents reported the matter to the Kasoa Divisional Police Command who rushed him to the Kasoa Polyclinic for urgent medical attention. Despite efforts to save his life, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Meanwhile, police have launched…