CRIME & PUNISHMENT

A family of three has been shot dead and their bodies set ablaze at Zutsukpo in the Ningo Prampram District of the Greater Accra Region. The incident reportedly happened on Thursday evening while the man, his wife and their five-year-old son were returning home after going to fetch water from …

Some 141 people have been arrested at a joint police/military swoop at Budumburam near Kasoa in the Central region. The suspects which include 15 females are currently undergoing screening at the Police headquarters. In a statement, the Police said the move is part of measures being adopted to improve security …

A 43-year-old man identified as Akwesi Philip has been allegedly murdered by his ex-wife and her lover at Yeji in the Pru District of the Bono East Region. Information gathered by Adom News suggests Akwesi Philip suffered severe beatings from his ex-wife and lover, leading to his death. Thomas Tatur, a relative …

A mobile money vendor has allegedly been killed by his friend at Gomoa Nyanyarno in the Central region. The deceased, whose name was given as Joseph Koomson, was stabbed three times and died on the spot on Saturday evening. Distraught mother, Elizabeth Koomson in an interview with Adom News said Mr Koomsom …

The Western Regional Police Command with support from other security agencies on Thursday, September 12, 2019, arrested 217 suspected criminals within the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. The suspects are reportedly behind criminal activities within the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. Briefing the media after the operation, Deputy Western Regional police Commander, ACP Edmund Ohene Bosompem …

A combined team of Military and police personnel has descended on Gomoa Budumburam in an operation to rid the area of criminals. The team comprising about 400 military officers and 200 police officers, swooped down on the Central Region in the Gomoa East District, which has gained notoriety for violent crimes …

The prime suspect in the killing of the two policemen on the Accra-Cape Coast highway a fortnight ago, Eric Kojo Dua, has reportedly admitted to the shooting of the two unarmed peace officers. Kojo Dua, who earlier claimed only to have killed Sgt Michael Gyamasi but denied shooting L/Cpl Awal …

Just five days after the rescue of two Canadians from the hands of Nigerian and Ghanaian kidnappers, another Nigerian, Ibrahim Azamal was arrested for allegedly attempting to snatch a four-year-old boy from around Mamobi Polyclinic in Accra. The story was heavily reported in the country as it seemed to be …

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Mental Authority, Dr Akwasi Osei has been detailing why people resort to suicide to end their lives. According to him, depression is the commonest cause of suicide. He said scientific evidence shows that for every 10 people who attempt suicide or commit suicide, nine …

The Tema Regional police command has arrested two suspects for their roles in various crimes reported in the region, including rape and armed robbery. The suspects who are currently in police custody are Wilfred Mohammed Dakeh, trader and Petiafo Abraham, unemployed according to SVTV Africa. Briefing the media, the Tema …