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Police Announces ‘Increased’ Joint Patrols With The Military To Maintain Post-Election Peace
12 Dec

Police Announces ‘Increased’ Joint Patrols With The Military To Maintain Post-Election Peace

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The Ghana Police Service has assured the public of ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security during the post-election period, highlighting its collaboration with the military as a key strategy. In a statement released on Wednesday evening, the police expressed satisfaction with the country’s calm and peaceful state following the 2024 general elections. This stability, according to the statement, is attributed to “the effective security measures implemented by the Police and other security agencies, under the auspices of the National Election Security Taskforce, with the support of the good people of Ghana.” The statement emphasised the role of joint day-and-night…
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Police Arrest 106 Suspects Over Post-Election Violence
11 Dec

Police Arrest 106 Suspects Over Post-Election Violence

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The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of nine suspects linked to the arson attack on the Electoral Commission (EC) office at Ayensuano in the Eastern Region. This development brings the total number of arrests related to post-election disturbances to 106. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Police confirmed that all 106 suspects are “currently undergoing due legal processes.” The suspects, now in custody, are assisting w Advertisement ith investigations. “This arrest brings the total number of suspects so far arrested in connection with the post-election disturbances to 106, all of whom are currently undergoing due legal processes,”…
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Police Officer Who Repeatedly Slapped Man In Viral Video Interdicted [Watch]
22 Nov

Police Officer Who Repeatedly Slapped Man In Viral Video Interdicted [Watch]

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The Ghana Police Service has interdicted Detective Corporal Baba Amando Ibrahim, stationed at Tuna Police Station in the Savannah Region. In a statement, the Service cited the Detective for professional misconduct. This comes on the back of a viral video that captured Corporal Ibrahim repeatedly slapping a handcuffed man and ordering him to “go down.” The visibly distressed man suggested he would cooperate if spoken to calmly, but the officer persisted, grabbing him by the neck during the altercation. The Police have said that the interdiction is an immediate step to facilitate a thorough investigation into the officer’s conduct, in…
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Police Constable Who Shot Man Over Fare Remanded
22 Aug

Police Constable Who Shot Man Over Fare Remanded

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A Police Constable Smith Gyekyi, who shot 25-year-old Stanley Ahadzi after a disagreement over transport fare has been remanded two weeks into police custody. This was when he was put before the Adabraka District Court on Wednesday. His plea on the provisional charge of murder was not taken, but the charge and brief facts were read to him in open court. Chief Inspector Achana Apewah, the Police Prosecutor, prayed the court to remand the accused into Police custody to allow for further investigations. The Magistrate, Her Worship Ama Adomako Kwakye, has remanded him into Police custody. Constable Gyekyi, who appeared…
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Police Take Over Bawjiase Town After One Shot Dead [Photos]
06 Aug

Police Take Over Bawjiase Town After One Shot Dead [Photos]

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Over 100 police officers led by the Central East Regional Police Commander, DCOP Owusu Bempah, have taken over Bawjiase community. This was after a young man as shot dead on Monday, August 5 ahead of the outdooring of the Bawjiase chief on Tuesday. According to reports, a group on motorbikes invaded the chief’s palace to prevent the ceremony from happening. The Gyasehene of Awutu Bawjiase, Nai Kwame Korabi Opeikuma IV confirmed the incident to Adom News. To avert any reprisal attacks, Police have beefed up security in the community to supervise the outdooring of the new chief, Nai Kwaku Osardu.…
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Brother Of Late Lois Abena Koranteng Challenges Police Over 5 ‘Lies’ It Made In The Public
29 Jul

Brother Of Late Lois Abena Koranteng Challenges Police Over 5 ‘Lies’ It Made In The Public

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George Agyenim Boateng, the brother of Lois Abena Koranteng, a 24-year-old KNUST graduate who died mysteriously at Takoradi during an office trip, has challenged the Ghana Police Service regarding what he says are 'lies' and inconsistencies related to the autopsy conducted on his late sister following her death. George Agyenim Boateng, in a series of Facebook posts, is questioning the transparency and accuracy of the autopsy findings reported by the police service. According to him, a statement by the police indicated that the autopsy was conducted on June 8, 2024, the day Lois Koranteng died but his checks reveal that…
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Police And BoG Shut Down Dek-Nock Investments For Unauthorized Deposit-Taking Activities
19 Jul

Police And BoG Shut Down Dek-Nock Investments For Unauthorized Deposit-Taking Activities

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The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the Bank of Ghana, has shut down the operations of Dek-Nock Investments, which has branches in Nungua and Ashaiman within the Greater Accra Region. The action which took place on Friday, July 19, 2024, is in accordance with Section 20(2)(g) of the Banks and Specialised Deposit-taking Institutions Act, 2016 (Act 930). In a statement issued by the Central Bank, it explained that Dek-Nock Investments was found to be engaged in unauthorized deposit-taking, which is a violation of Section 6(1) of Act 930. “The Ghana Police Service is conducting further investigations into the operations of Dek-Nock Investments. All…
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Keep Protecting Ghana’s Democratic Gains – Bawumia Urges Police
18 Jul

Keep Protecting Ghana’s Democratic Gains – Bawumia Urges Police

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The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamadu Bawumia has called on the Ghana Police Service to ensure a violence-free election in the upcoming December polls. Emphasising the need to consolidate Ghana’s democratic achievements, the Vice President highlighted the crucial role of the police in this process. Speaking at an event at the Police CID Headquarters, Dr. Bawumia stressed the significant responsibility the police hold in maintaining peace during the election. He underscored that, the Police Service is indispensable to the functioning of democracy in the country. Dr. Bawumia affirmed that without the effective role of the police,…
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Police Invite A-Plus To Assist Investigations Into Ahmed Suale’s Death
15 Jul

Police Invite A-Plus To Assist Investigations Into Ahmed Suale’s Death

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Police has invited musician Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, to assist ongoing investigation into the death of journalist, Ahmed-Hussein Suale. The police invitation follows A-Plus' recent claims on social media that he has some information regarding the case. Ahmed-Hussein Suale, who worked with ace investigative journalist, Anas Amereyaw Anas, was shot multiple times by two unidentified men on motorbikes on January 16, 2019, while he was driving at Madina in Accra. The issue, which became topical in the Ghanaian media and other international media outlets is still with the police. However, A-Plus, in a recent live video on…
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15 Jul

Police Invite A-Plus To Assist Investigations Into Ahmed Suale’s Death

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Police has invited musician Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, to assist ongoing investigation into the death of journalist, Ahmed-Hussein Suale. The police invitation follows A-Plus' recent claims on social media that he has some information regarding the case. Ahmed-Hussein Suale, who worked with ace investigative journalist, Anas Amereyaw Anas, was shot multiple times by two unidentified men on motorbikes on January 16, 2019, while he was driving at Madina in Accra. The issue, which became topical in the Ghanaian media and other international media outlets is still with the police. However, A-Plus, in a recent live video on…
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