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Police investigates death of a woman in boyfriend’s room

Police on Monday said Christine Mensah, 44, who passed on whilst visiting her boyfriend on the night of February 5, this year, allegedly died unnaturally. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mr Alexander Yeboah, Acting Ho Municipal Police Commander, who confirmed this to the Ghana News Agency, said, the deceased boyfriend, …

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GHS 10 lands man in police cell, another dead

A misunderstanding over GHS10 has left one dead and another behind bars at Pakyi No1 in the Amasie West Constituency. The suspect, identified as Yaw Isaac alias Mystical, is said to have murdered his friend, Pounds Sterling, after losing a bet worth GHS10. Per eyewitness’ account, the friends were gambling …

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BREAKING NEWS: Funny Face arrested again[SAD VIDEO]

Benson Nana Oduro Boateng popularly known as ‘Funny Face’ who was recently released from police custody has been re-arrested and summoned before the Ofankor Circuit Court. Although not clear what exactly his offense was, the comedian on February 15, 2021, shared a video of himself in handcuffs being transported to …

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65-year-old woman gang-raped, killed in Juba

The police in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, has confirmed that a 65-year-old woman was gang-raped and later killed by armed robbers in the city’s Hai- Referendum residential area on Wednesday night. Police Spokesperson Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin, told Radio Tamazuj Friday that a group of armed robbers broke into the …

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Another Senior Police Officer commits suicide; shoots himself dead

The Senior Police Officer who sustained severe gunshot injuries allegedly inflicted by him on himself in an apparent suicide attempt was said to be in critical condition and had to be rushed to the Police Hospital in Accra but was pronounced dead on arrival. The alleged suicide of the DSP …

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Police in Esiama foils robbery attempt on Ecobank

The Police at Esiama in the Western Region have foiled a robbery attack on Ecobank Esiama branch. The Police in a statement said it responded to a distress call to the effect that robbers numbering about five had attacked the bank. Police proceeded to the scene where the robbers opened …

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Police guns down suspect in escape attempt at Prampram

The police in Tema have shot and killed a robbery suspect in their custody, who attempted escaping while touring his weapon lairs with the law officers. Joseph Mensah, popularly known as ‘Sharp’, was arrested on Wednesday, 10 February 2021 during investigations regarding a highway robbery involving GH¢900,000. The robbers attacked …

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Suspected robber shot dead while fleeing police custody

Police in Tema have shot dead a robbery suspect, Joseph Mensa, who was in their custody but attempted to escape. Police sources explained the deceased was arrested on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, in connection with a highway robbery. His gang was reported to have attacked a sprinter mini-bus with registration …

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Trader in court over UK visa Fraud

A 66-year old trader who allegedly collected GHC32, 200.00 from three complainants under the pretext of securing for them UK visas but failed, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Esther Kai Lomotey who has been charged with three counts of defrauding by false pretences pleaded guilty with an explanation. …

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