A swift response by the Ashanti South Regional Police Command has thwarted a planned robbery operation along the Antoakrom–Manso Nkwanta road, resulting in the deaths of two suspects and the recovery of weapons and a vehicle believed to be linked to multiple robberies. According to police sources, intelligence received on 31 December 2025 indicated that a gang of armed robbers had assembled in a bush along the stretch, preparing to ambush commuters. A police team dispatched to the area encountered four armed men who opened fire and attempted to flee. Police returned fire, injuring two of the suspects—later identified as...

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two women in connection with the alleged assault of a 12-year-old girl near La Roman Junior High School on 30 December 2025. According to a statement issued by the Regional Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service, the incident was reported by the victim’s mother, who arrived at the station with her daughter bearing visible signs of physical abuse. The complainant alleged that three women attacked her daughter without provocation. Police investigations revealed that the assault followed an earlier altercation between the victim and a seven-year-old boy, identified as Horm Giftan Mesopeh,...

 The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has secured the conviction of Pergringo Braimah Abubakah Sadick, popularly known as “Cyborg”, for unlawfully discharging a firearm in public. He appeared before the Adenta Circuit Court One on December 31, 2025, presided over by Her Ladyship Angela Attachie, where he pleaded guilty to the charge and expressed remorse. The court imposed a fine of two thousand penalty units, equivalent to GHC24,000.00, which has since been paid. In addition, the court revoked his firearm licence and ordered the confiscation of the weapon to the state. The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing...

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a public alert warning Ghanaians about a surge in fake parcel delivery and clearance scams involving phishing links, particularly during the festive season when online shopping and courier deliveries increase. According to the CSA, fraudsters are impersonating courier service providers, delivery companies and logistics firms, with some messages falsely claiming to originate from well-known operators such as Ghana Post Company Limited. Victims typically receive unsolicited text messages stating that a parcel cannot be delivered due to alleged issues or that a shipment is awaiting clearance and requires immediate payment. The Authority said the...

The Ghana Police Service has assured the public that adequate security measures have been rolled out nationwide to safeguard lives and property during activities marking the transition into the New Year. In a statement, the Service said personnel have been deployed across communities, major towns, entertainment centres, and key highways, with intensified patrols to maintain public order and ensure safety. Traffic officers have also been positioned at major intersections to facilitate smooth vehicular movement and ease congestion as people travel to various destinations. Special arrangements have been made at public gathering venues, including churches and event grounds, where large crowds...

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has held a Kayayei Empowerment Workshop aimed at improving the wellbeing, financial resilience, and personal safety of female head porters across the country. The workshop, held as part of the Ministry’s end-of-year outreach, equipped participants with knowledge on reproductive health, financial inclusion, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), including how to access reporting and support services. Speaking at the event, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, said the initiative reflects Government’s commitment to empowering vulnerable groups with information that enables them to make...

Police in the Jasikan District have arrested a 23-year-old man, Innocent Owusu, for the alleged murder of his father, Peter Owusu, aged 59, at their residence in Likpe Abrani. The incident occurred on December 30, 2025. According to the Oti Regional Police Command, the suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended at a hideout in the forest near Abrani following swift intelligence-led operations. Police recovered the decapitated body and head of the deceased, which have since been deposited at the Hohoe Government Hospital Morgue for preservation and autopsy. Innocent Owusu is currently in custody assisting with investigations. The Oti...