Police arrest one suspect over attack on Coach Maxwell Konadu
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Ghana Police service has arrested suspect Seidu Musah in connection with the attack on former Black Stars Coach, Maxwell Konadu. The Nsoatreman head coach was attacked on Sunday, November 19, 2023 during his side’s Ghana premier league match week 11 encounter against Boafakwa Tano. His side played a 1:1 draw against […]
Police meet NPP Election committee, reps of flagbearer hopefuls
The Police on Monday, 9th October, 2023 met with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Election Committee and representatives of flagbearer hopefuls to discuss and strategize security arrangements for the party’s upcoming Flagbearer Elections scheduled for 4th November 2023. Discussions during the meeting centred on the safety of the flagbearer hopefuls, supporters, and the general […]
Police arrest 16 over invasion of UTV studios
The Police on Saturday evening arrested 16 persons for invading the studios of United Television (UTV). The arrest follows a complaint from the Despite Media Group and the Ministry of Information. According to the Police, the 16 persons were in custody assisting investigations. Meanwhile, the National Media Commission (NMC) in a statement issued by Mr […]
Police on manhunt for lone robber operating in parts of Accra
The Ghana Police has assured the public that CCTV footages of a lone robber, circulating on social media is a matter already being investigated by the Police. A Statement said Police intelligence teams have been working on the matter for some time now to get the suspect arrested to face justice and will surely get […]
Police express gratitude to Minority for peaceful demonstration
The Ghana Police Service has expressed gratitude to the members of the Minority for their cooperation and support during the #OccupyBOG demonstration organized yesterday, October 3, 2023 calling for the removal of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana and his two deputies. In a statement the Police reminded the public that it is committed […]
Police Service calls on other institutions for partnership in executing its professional duty
By: Jacob Aggrey and Adama Deputy Commandant at the Ghana police academy, ACP Dr. Gustav Yankson, has called for a collective effort from policy makers, civil societies, advocacy groups and other entities towards championing the fight against Cybercrime in the country. He said although Cybercrime was a complex issue to eradicate, adopting best practices in […]
GJA condemns arrest and maltreatment of Journalists covering protests in Accra
By Roselyn Ganyaglo The Ghana Journalists Association, GJA, has condemned the Ghana Police Service for arresting and maltreating some journalists covering Thursday’s demonstration in Accra. The GJA said per their estimation, the conduct of the Police was highly unprofessional, absolutely unwarranted, and inherently repugnant to press freedom and the dignity of the affected journalists. A […]
#OccupyJulorbihouse: The Police acted awful not lawful- Shamima Muslim
By: Rebecca Ampah A renowned development activist and gender and inclusivity specialist, Shamima Muslim, has strongly responded to the recent police actions, highlighting a critical distinction between lawful and awful behaviour. Her reaction came in the wake of the controversial arrest of #occupyjulorbihouse demonstrators on September 21, 2023. In her response, she criticised the police’s […]
In Pictures: Democracy Hub Demonstrators Arrested
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo A number of young demonstrators, expressing their discontent with the country’s economy, have been arrested and taken to the Regional Police Headquarters. The organisers said they had notified the police of their intention to protest at the Jubilee House but were not granted permission. The police cited Section 1(1) of the […]
#OccupyJulorbiHouse: This is not democracy- Vormawor cries out
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Private legal Practitioner and Convener for Pressure Group, #FixTheCountry, Oliver Barker Vormawor, has been seen in a circulating video on social media crying out against what he called anti-democracy after the Police picked up some leaders of the Democracy Hub for defying orders to proceed with their demonstration. The democracy hub, […]
