The Nigerian authorities say they suspect the militant group Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) carried out the deadly attack at a church in Owo in Nigeria’s Ondo state last Sunday, in which 40 people were killed and dozens more wounded. Nigeria’s Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola made the announcement while …
Read More »Obuasi: Four armed robbery suspects arrested, one dead
The Ghana Police Service says four robbery suspects have been arrested in connection with the attacked on a mining site at Fenaso Ketewa near Obuasi, Tuesday, June 2, 2022. “The robbers, armed with pump-action guns attempted to rob the miners of some gold ore but they were unsuccessful. They, however, …
Read More »Wa flogging incident: 3 suspects; 13 rioters granted bail
The Wa circuit court, presided over by His Honor Jonathan Avogo has granted bail to all the three persons suspected to have been involved in the flogging of the two lovers whose nude videos went viral on social media. The court also ordered the release of some 13 others who …
Read More »Nkoranza youth attack Police station; free suspects in custody
Some irate youth in Nkoranza in the Bono East region have attacked the Police station in the area freeing at least three suspects in custody. The youth who are protesting the death of 28-year-old trader, Alber Akwasi Donkor reportedly attacked some officers before setting the inmates free, Starr News has …
Read More »Police arrest 28 robbery suspects, shoot two others dead
The Ghana Police Service says it has conducted sustained intelligence-led operations across the country which has led to the arrest of some 28 suspected criminals and the killing of two others. The arrests, according to the police service, covers the month of March alone. In a notice shared on its …
Read More »Asunafo bloody clash: Irate youth set suspect’s house on fire
Angry youth of Akyim Asunafo have razed down the building of suspected person who fired gunshots during a land clash. The suspect is said to be one of the culprits who attacked and injured over eight residents over dispute relating to the ownership of a galamsey site. One person has been confirmed …
Read More »2 suspects arrested, arraigned before court for assaulting referees in Tamale
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly assaulting match officials last Sunday, March 20 at the Tamale Sports Stadium The Real Tamale United (RTU) had a one-one match game played against the Aduana Stars last Sunday The home supporters of the Real Tamale United who were …
Read More »Police arrest 2 suspects in connection with burglary at New Times Corporation
The Kaneshie Divisional Police command has arrested two persons in connection with a break-in on Sunday at New Times Corporation in Accra, publishers of Ghanaian Times newspaper. The thieves are reported to have broken into eight offices and made away with a Lenovo laptop, an unspecified amount of money, among …
Read More »Walewale youth beat up suspected armed robbers, suspects on admission
Two suspected armed robbers have been admitted at the Walewale Government Hospital in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region after they were attacked by some youth in an attempt to snatch a motorbike and mobile phones at the Walewale Market square. The incident happened at about 3 …
Read More »Haphazard shooting leaves one dead at Tweapease, suspects on the run
Haphazard shooting by some irate men at Tweapease, a community in the Kwaebibrem District of Eastern Region, has led to the untimely death of a 45-year-old man called Eric Twumasi. The gunshot dismantled the head of the deceased causing his brain to ooze out of his skull. The Asuom Police …
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