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06 Nov

One Dead, Another In Critical Condition After Stealing Motorbike At Agona Kwanyarko

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One person has been lynched, and another is in critical condition after allegedly stealing a motorbike at Agona Kwanyarko in the Agona West District of the Central Region. Police sources say the suspects were pursued by some ‘Okada’ riders from Kwanyarko and were apprehended at Awutu Kwame Whettey, where one was lynched. Eyewitnesses told Adom News in an interview that the suspects had hired a motor rider from Kwanyarko to Obrachire. Upon reaching a section of the road, the suspects attacked the rider with weapons and seized the motorbike. Currently, the Awutu Bereku District Police Command has deposited the body…

25 Jul

Two Gov’t Officials Narrowly Escape Death

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Two Chief Executives in the Bono Region narrowly escaped death, when they were caught up in a robbery attack on the Fetentaa portion of the Berekum-Drobo highway in the region. According to reports, Mr Andrews Bediako, the Jaman South Municipal Chief Executive and Mr Solomon Owusu, the Jaman North District Chief Executive were returning from a meeting in Sunyani to their districts when they chanced on the group of armed robbers. Narrating his ordeal to the GNA, Mr Bediako said the incident happened on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, between 1630 and 1700 hours. According to him the fully armed robbers,…

16 Jul

Man Shot In Suspected Robbery At Spintex

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A young man, believed to be in his early twenties has been shot and left near the Spintex Road Shell signboard in Accra. The incident is reported to have occurred around 4:am on July 16. The exact cause of the shooting remains unclear, but witnesses speculate that it might have been a robbery. A security man in the area claim the deceased may be part of a robbery gang but was caught and lynched while attempting to flee. “We can’t confirm if that is the truth, but the security man said it was a robbery, and some were able to…

27 Jun

Policeman Killed In Robbery At Ahodwo

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The Ghana Police Service has announced the death of an officer in a robbery incident that occurred at Ahodwo, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti region. In a statement, the Service said the incident occurred around 1 am Thursday, June 27. The identity of the deceased Policeman is however not immediately known. Details of the incident also remain sketchy. Source: Adomonline

25 Jun

Thieves Ransack NPP Office; Bolts With 6 TV Sets

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Thieves have ransacked the New Patriotic Party(NPP) constituency office at Juaben in the Ashanti Region, stealing six television sets and other properties. The unknown thieves reportedly accessed the premises with a ladder. They broke into the reception where keys are kept in a drawer to aid their operation. The thieves burgled the offices of the secretary, Chairman and Member of Parliament (MP) and made away with six Nasco 42-inch television sets. MyNewsGh reported that, the security man, Edward Kwame Okyere has officially complained to the Police. The District Commander ASP Yvonne M. Asomaning led a team to visit the scene…

24 Jun

17-Year-Old Suspected Robber Beaten To Pulp, Ear Chopped Off At Domeabra

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A 17-year-old suspected robber, Joel Nyarko has been beaten to pulp with his right ear chopped off at Domeabra in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. This follows a botched robbery attempt of a vehicle together with accomplices who managed to flee the scene. However, luck eluded Joel as he was apprehended by irate residents who beat him mercilessly. He sustained various degrees of injuries and was carried in a wheelbarrow from the Domeabra township to the roadside. The timely intervention of the Police saved the teenager from being lynched. Joel has been conveyed to the hospital…

29 May

CCTV Exposes Broad Daylight Bank Robbery At Spintex [Video]

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A CCTV footage captured the harrowing details of the broad daylight robbery at the Pan African Savings and Loan company’s branch at Spintex. The incident reportedly happened in the noon hours of Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The footage captured the unsuspecting jeep approach the bank, as they were quickly followed by the two armed men on a motorbike. The pillion rider quickly dismounts and approached the targeted vehicle, firing several rounds of gunshot as they make way for their victims. The driver of the jeep attempts to reverse and escape, but the robbers swiftly hijack the car from both ends.…

15 Apr

1 Killed As Brave Driver Runs Over Car Snatchers

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A yet-to-be-identified man has died after a brave driver run over him and his accomplice in their attempt to snatch his car at Tema Community 22 annex. According to eyewitnesses, the two robbers approached the driver with the intent of snatching his vehicle after forcibly taking his phone. In a display of courage and self-defense, the driver reacted swiftly, accelerating his vehicle and run over the attackers. One of the robbers succumbed to injuries, while the other is reported to be in critical condition. Source: Adomonline

14 Feb

Police Arrest Suspect After He Stabs Policeman In Robbery Expedition

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A robbery suspect, who stabbed a policeman after he had robbed a woman, is assisting police in investigations. Francis Addo inflicted knife wounds on General Constable Foster Alipoe Ablerh, who pursued and arrested him, after he tried to get away with the GHC2,400.00 and iPhone 14 pro max he allegedly robbed from one Lovia Narh. A police brief said, on February 12, 2024 at about 0940 hours, General Constable Ablerh of Accra Regional C.T.U with a deep cut in his left palm assisted by victim Narh, a resident of Obundankadi, Ashaley Botwe, who also had bruises on both knees and…

16 Jan

One Shot Dead In Robbery Attack At Saboba

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One person has been shot dead in a robbery attack in Saboba, in the Northern Region. Citi News reports indicate that, the deceased was shot after being awakened by a scuffle involving his brother, a businessman at the Saboba market, and the robbers. He was reportedly shot in the stomach when he came out of his room. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Saboba District Hospital. Sourc: Citinewsroom