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September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

No Pregnant Protester Was Arrested, Reports Completely False – Police

The Ghana Police Service has clarified that Gloria Vera Louise, one of the protesters arrested during the Democracy Hub demonstration, is not pregnant, contrary to earlier claims. Gloria was reportedly said to be four months pregnant at the time of her

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

NDC Protesters Clash with Police in Ashanti Region

A peaceful protest by members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region turned violent as clashes erupted with security forces. The incident occurred following a disagreement over the protesters' attempt to enter the local Electoral Commission (EC) office.

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Police Clarify Kumasi Training School Incident

The Ghana Police Service has refuted claims of a secret recruitment exercise at the Kumasi Police Training School in the Ashanti region. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the police clarified that the training school was temporarily used to process a

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Police Clash With Protesters Over Indonesia Law Change

Police have clashed with protesters in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta as tens of thousands of people gathered in protest of the government's attempt to reverse a constitutional court ruling. Scenes of chaos have unfolded outside parliament as a handful of

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024

Police Destroy Large Quantity Of Narcotics By Court Order

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has destroyed a significant quantity of narcotic substances following orders from the Accra Circuit Court. The items destroyed included 248 fertilizer sacks, 315 wraps, 24 sachets, and 68 compressed slabs of

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

Disregard Fake Reports On IGP’s Removal – Police

The Ghana Police Service has dismissed reports that Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akufo-Dampare, has been asked to proceed on leave. Reports had emerged that the IGP had been asked to proceed on leave and hand over duties to

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024

Police Make Arrest In Shooting Incident At Kasoa Millennium City

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident which occurred at Millenium City, Kasoa, in the Central Region, leading to the death of a soldier. Preliminary Police investigation has established that the suspect, Benlord Ababio, allegedly shot

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

Police Probes Death Of Ejura Govt Hospital Worker

The police at Ejura in the Ashanti region have commenced investigations into the death of a 56-year-old worker at the Ejura government hospital whose body was found hanging on a mango tree on Sunday, February 25, 2024. The deceased, identified as

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024

Disregard DCOP Waabu’s “Exclusion Of Military In Elections” Comment, Say Police

The Ghana Police Service has distanced itself from comments by DCOP Gabriel Prince Waabu concerning security arrangements for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections in December. DCOP Waabu, during a panel discussion on Accra-based JoyNews, indicated that the Ghana Police Service had learned lessons on

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Ashanti Region: Police Await AG’s Advice In Siblings’ Death Linked To Bedbug Pesticide

Police prosecutors have disclosed that they are awaiting advice from the Attorney General’s Office following the conclusion of investigations into the deaths of three siblings suspected to be caused by an insecticide used for bedbug control. The victims were found unconscious after