CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

Two JHS students arrested for assaulting headmistress

Two Junior High School pupils of Rev. Cobbah Yalley Junior High School at Newsite a suburb in the Effia-Kwesimintsim of the Western Region are in the grips of the Western Regional Police Command for assaulting their headmistress. Municipal Chief Executive for Effia-Kwesiminstim Municipal Assembly (EKMA), Kojo Acquah disclosed this during …

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TTU dismisses student, suspends 61

The Takoradi Technical University (TTU), has dismissed one student and suspended 61 others for various academic offenses. The dismissed and suspended students, numbering 62, were punished for examination malpractices, misconduct and unacceptable behaviours. Mr Richardson Panyin, the Public Relations Officer of the school who made this known to the GNA, …

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3 robbers admit killing Mfansteman MP – Police

  Three armed robbers busted for an operation in Obuasi in the Ashanti region on 11 May 2021 have confessed to taking part in the murder of the late Mfantseman MP, Ekow Quansah Hayford. Addressing the press on Wednesday, 30 June 2021, Head of the Criminal Investigations Department of the …

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East Legon: Street robber busted

  Police have arrested one Michael Tyron for attacking and snatching the mobile phones of two persons (names withheld) at Thunder Lilly East Legon at about 9:00 pm on Tuesday, 29 June 2021. The two phones, two kitchen knives, a wifi device, and some cash were retrieved from the suspect. …

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TTU rusticates 65 students for examination malpractices

The Takoradi Technical University in the Western region has rusticated sixty-five (65) students of the University for various Examination Malpractices. A document intercepted by Empire News means the affected students can no longer hold themselves as students of TTU for two semesters. Confirming the university’s decision to Empire News’ Emmanuel …

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PRESEC student jailed 2 years for threatening to kill teacher

A final year student of the Suhum Presbyterian Senior High School (PRESEC) in the Eastern region has been sentenced to 2 years in prison for threatening to kill a teacher in the school. The student (name withheld) recorded a video of himself brandishing a cutlass and threatened to cut off …

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Notorious Achimota forest robber grabbed in hideout

The Achimota police have arrested one Shadrach Boakye, popularly known as Anopa, for his persistent harassment, attacks and robbing of commuters along the Achimota forest and its environs. Shadrach, age 24, has been on the radar of the Achimota police for several months of search until he was arrested over …

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35-year-old man shoots himself

A 35-year-old man, Akwasi Appiah, has allegedly shot himself dead at Sehwi Asanteman in the Akontombra District of the Western North Region. Sources say the sad incident happened shortly after the victim returned from his farm. Witnesses told Adom News’ Augustine Boah that the victim ignored neighbours and stripped naked. …

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Police save suspected motorbike thief from mob attack

Correspondence from Upper East • A suspected thief was arrested by a mob for attempting to steal a motorbike at a spare parts dealership shop • A police patrol team nearby saved the suspect from being lynched • The suspect is said to be on admission at a hospital receiving …

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Puma fuel station manager jailed 8 years for faking robbery

 Puma Filling Station Manager of Puma Filling Station located at Sefwi Dwenase in the Western North Region, has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment with hard labour, for faking a robbery attack. The accused person, Abodea Mensah Alex, aged 30 years, on May 20, 2021 at about 13:50 GMT, was …

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10 things to do to lower the risk of heart disease

Oftentimes, people ask what they can do to avoid getting heart disease. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to reduce your chances of getting heart disease. A research by MedlinePlus, has shown that, heart disease is a leading cause of death in many parts of the world, especially …

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Police shoot, arrest robbery suspect

• Suspect Musa Kamara has been arrested by the Police for robbery • He was arrested at his hideout at Kibi Zongo in the Eastern Region • Police say the suspect was shot in his left knee when he attempted to flee during his arrest Musa Kamara, a 26-year-old robbery …

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Police foil robbery attack in Bolga, arrest ringleader

The Upper East Regional Police Emergency Patrol Team on Saturday, June 26 at about 1:30 pm engaged two armed robbers on an unregistered motorbike in their attempt to snatch another motorbike from their owners at a gunpoint. Police received a call to the effect that two young men suspected to …

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Some peculiar foods that boost a man’s sperm count

While food and nutrition are associated with a healthy and long-lasting life span, sexual productiveness is still a topical issue among many men. Most health professionals have described it as an underlying problem that could be attributed to a hormonal imbalance, an inherited chromosomal abnormality and dilated testicular veins. These …

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IT Technician in court over theft of pastor’s ATM card

An Information Technology (IT) technician accused of stealing an ATM card of a pastor he worked for and using it to withdraw money has been put before the La Magistrate Court. The accused, Ranford Anthony Arthur, is standing trial for using the ATM card which he allegedly stole with its …

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PHOTOS: Assemblyman stripped n*ked, robbed at gunpoint

The Assemblyman for Asawinso ‘A’ electoral area in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality has allegedly been stripped naked and robbed at gunpoint. Reports indicate the incident occurred at Atakurom Ohiamp3anika, a suburb of Bibiani in the Western North Region. The victim, Francis Ackah, narrated this was at about 9:30pm on …

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Details of how suspects killed 12-year-old boy for rituals

Seven persons have been arrested in connection with the disappearance and murder of a 12-year-old boy in the Agotime-Ziope District of the Volta Region. The suspects included Hunor Kofi Koko, 30, a spiritualist, 30, Kwamevi Kagbeto, 37, Anani Koko, 23, Senanu Ashitor Atsikpo, 28, Louis Etse, 25 and Fianyo Sandema …

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LGBTQ+ elements have infiltrated Ola Girls SHS

Management of Ola Girls Senior High School in Ho in the Volta Region has revealed that elements of LGBTQ+ have infiltrated the student population. They explained that unidentified persons are using some students as proxies to recruit other students into the LGBTQ+ community. Headmistress of the school, Regina Coffie, speaking …

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Seven arrested for abducting and killing 12-year boy at Nornyikpo

  The Kpetoe District Police have arrested seven persons in connection with the recent abduction and subsequent killing of a 12-year-old boy, Cornelius Negble at Nornyikpo, a farming community in Agotime-Ziope District of the Volta Region. The suspects are; Hunor Kofi Koko alias Ando Kofi, 30, Anani Koko, 23, Senanu …

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Secret behind maintaining a healthy weight loss

HALF OF THE DANISH POPULATION HAVE OVERWEIGHT, WHILE 17 PERCENT LIVE WITH OBESITY. WORLDWIDE, ALMOST 40 PERCENT HAVE OVERWEIGHT AND 13 PERCENT LIVE WITH OBESITY. The condition is associated with increased risk for early death, as well as sequelae such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and infertility. Weight …

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Car snatchers arrested after being involved in an accident

Some robbers, who were escaping with a stolen car, have been arrested after being involved in a road crash at Ode Remo, Ogun State. The suspects, who allegedly snatched a Toyota Camry at gunpoint in Ondo State, were heading to Lagos when they were involved in an accident. According to …

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