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04 Aug

Bekwai MCE’s Daughter Allegedly Murdered At Her Home

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The daughter of the Municipal Chief Executive of Bekwai in the Ashanti region, Kwaku Kyei Baffour, has allegedly been killed in her home at Bebu in the Atwima Kwanwoma district of the Ashanti region. The incident occurred on the evening of Thursday, 3rd August 2023. According to the assembly member for the Bebu electoral area, Boakye Ansah, the husband of the deceased discovered her lifeless body upon returning from work, with her neck turned unnaturally. The police were immediately notified and have begun their investigations into the circumstances surrounding the young woman’s death. The assembly member for the area, Boakye…

21 Jul

N/R: Five Arrested In Alleged Murder Of Two Persons Accused Of Witchcraft

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The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of two people accused of witchcraft at Zakpalsi in the Northern Region’s Mion region. The five accused were among seven others who reportedly attacked the dead. It will be recalled that in May 2023, two people, Sharu Mohammed (70) and Safura, were lynched by a mob in Zakpalsi after being suspected of witchcraft. The Police launched an investigation into the matter. The investigation by the Police led to the arrest of the five suspects on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the police are looking for the remaining suspects.…

18 May

‘Kwabena, Strike Your Perpetrators’ – Mother Of 12-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Murdered By Ritualist

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The mother of a twelve-year-old boy, who was murdered with his tongue cut off, has called on the spirit of her son to mete vengeance on his killers. The alleged ritual murder is said to have been committed by a close neighbor who is currently in police custody. Speaking in an interview with Adom News, the mother expressed her grief and called on the spirit of her late son, Justice Akakpo, to strike his murderers. The mother, who was emotional during the interview, stated, "Why are you people doing me like that? Why did you do that to Akakpo? You…

22 Apr

Adum: Police On Manhunt For Man Who Shot Girlfriend For Allegedly Cheating On Him

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The Ashanti regional police command is on a manhunt for the killer of a 26-year-old lady at Adum, a suburb of Kumasi, in the Ashanti region. Maame Adwoa, the deceased, was shot multiple times on Thursday night allegedly by her boyfriend, whose name has been given as Tony a.k.a Tagor. According to an eyewitness, there was a heated argument between the two moments before the incident as the alleged boyfriend of the deceased had accused her of cheating. “At first we thought he was an armed robber, then we heard Maadwoa mentioned Tony’s name and pleading with him not to…

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…

27 Jan

Man Butchered By Unknown Assailants At Krofrom In Ashanti Region

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A young man in his early 30s has been butchered by unknown assailants at Krofrom in the Ashanti Region. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred around 7:00pm on Tuesday. Residents suspect a revenge attack by the assailants a year after the deceased harmed their colleague. The deceased is only known as ‘Candy’ in the Krofrom community. Residents who witnessed the alleged murder say the deceased died after receiving multiple cutlass wounds from the assailants. The man had his arms and legs all severed and later covered with clothes by residents. The body of the deceased has since been deposited at the Komfo…

10 Nov

One Shot Dead With Seven Others Injured Over Land Dispute At Gomoa

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A 31-year-old man, Quashie Edem has been shot dead while six others sustained cutlass and gunshot injuries in a land dispute at Gomoa Akraman in the Gomoa East District. Three of the injured are from Gomoa Akraman while the three others are from Awutu Bereku. The faction from Bereku were said to be grading a parcel of land when the group from Akraman stormed the site claiming ownership of the land. One of the victims from Gomoa Akraman said they had gone there to halt any developmental activity by the faction from Awutu Bereku. Alhaji Dawood, a member of the Bereku…

23 May

Iran Vows Revenge After Revolutionary Guards Colonel Is Assassinated

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Iran's president has promised to take revenge after a colonel in the powerful Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) was shot dead in Tehran on Sunday. Two gunmen on a motorbike opened fire at Sayad Khodai as he sat in a car outside his home, state media reported. Col Khodai was a member of the elite Quds Force, the IRGC's shadowy overseas operations arm, they said. President Ebrahim Raisi blamed "the hands of global arrogance" - a reference to the US and its allies. "I call on security officials to seriously investigate the crime and I have no doubt that revenge…