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  • No journalist harmed on duty will be left uncompensated – Srem-Sai

    No journalist harmed on duty will be left uncompensated – Srem-Sai

    The government has pledged to protect media practitioners against attacks, intimidation, and other forms of abuse in the line of duty.

    During the third Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Dinner Night at the Ghana International Press Centre on Monday, December 23, the Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Justice Srem-Sai, stated that journalists who sustain injuries while performing their professional duties will be compensated and supported.

    He noted that the assurance forms part of the government’s efforts to safeguard press freedom.

    “The first undertaking is that we will not hurt any journalist. The second is that we will not allow anyone to hurt any journalist. The third is that we will punish any person who hurts a journalist. And the final one is that we will compensate any journalist who has been hurt,” Dr. Srem-Sai stated.

    Assaults on journalists in the country remain a troubling issue, often making headlines, with recent incidents drawing widespread concern. President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor, condemned attacks on journalists during the Ablekuma North rerun election in July.

    At the Odorkor Methodist 1 polling station in the Ablekuma North constituency, some individuals engaged in a scuffle with police personnel. Additionally, a JoyNews journalist was slapped by an unknown individual, while a journalist with GH One Television, Banahene Agyekum, was also slapped by a police officer.

    The Ghana Police Service interdicted the officer caught on camera slapping Agyekum during the rerun election. In line with internal disciplinary procedures, he was referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) for investigation and withdrawn from ongoing election duty at Ablekuma North.

    Ghana has currently set a record as the first African country to make a financial contribution to the International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM), President John Dramani Mahama announced.

    The Fund, established in 2022 by a coalition of governments, philanthropic organisations, and media development experts, aims to address the crisis in media sustainability, particularly in countries where independent journalism is most at risk. Its objectives include increasing resources for trustworthy journalism, supporting long-term solutions to media financing, and promoting democracy, peace, and security through informed public discourse.

    Speaking at the High-level International Conference on Information Integrity and Independent Media on Tuesday, October 29, in Paris, France, President Mahama announced that, as a demonstration of his government’s commitment to promoting and ensuring independent media freedom, Ghana will be the first country to contribute financially to the Fund.

    “In addition, I’m proud to declare that Ghana will become the first African country to make a financial contribution to the International Fund for Public Interest Media. This gesture reflects our conviction that independent journalism and reliable information are indispensable public goods,” he said. He called on other global leaders to move from words to action in their shared commitment to fight for the public media interest and ensure the genuineness of information shared worldwide.

    “The time has come for all of us to translate our shared ideals into tangible action, to demonstrate genuine commitment to supporting public interest media and safeguarding the integrity of information,” he added.

    The President also announced that Ghana is set to become a full member of the Partnership for Information and Democracy, noting that the necessary processes for membership have been initiated. The Partnership for Information and Democracy is a non-binding intergovernmental agreement launched in 2019 during the United Nations General Assembly. It builds on the International Declaration on Information and Democracy and aims to protect and promote reliable, pluralistic, and independent information as a cornerstone of democracy.

    “This decision has been officially communicated through the appropriate diplomatic channels, affirming Ghana’s unwavering commitment to the principles of transparency, accountability, and open governance. Our landmark decision sends a clear message to the international community that Ghana remains steadfast in advancing the frontiers of freedom, upholding the rule of law, and serving as a model nation in promoting democracy and good governance,” President Mahama noted.

    President Mahama expressed satisfaction that the conference achieved tangible outcomes, including: “The endorsement of the Paris Declaration on Multilateral Action for Information Integrity and Independent Media, reaffirming our collective commitment to free, independent, and pluralistic information ecosystems; renewed political and financial commitments to replenish the International Fund for Public Interest Media, targeting €130 million between 2026 and 2028 to support independent journalism worldwide; the establishment of a Consultative Committee to enhance coordination among states, civil society, and the Forum for Information and Democracy; and, above all, a shared understanding that the defence of truth must now be a sustained and collective endeavour, transcending national and institutional boundaries.”

    Over the last three years since IFPIM’s establishment, several countries, including France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Sweden, and the United States, have contributed financially, with varying levels of support from the US, often through philanthropic foundations.

    Major philanthropic organisations have also played a crucial role, including the MacArthur Foundation, Luminate, the Gates Foundation, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, and the Open Society Foundations.

    By the end of 2024, the Fund had accrued over $50 million USD in total funding, supporting 122 media organisations across 31 countries, with an average grant size of approximately $275,000 USD. Consequently, 63% of grantees reported increased total revenue, while 88% expanded their audience reach.

    President Mahama’s latest commitment to media freedom through a financial contribution to IFPIM comes at a time when assaults on journalists remain frequent in Ghana, affecting the country’s global ranking on press freedom. He pledged continued support for media safety, freedom, and a compensation package for journalists who have been assaulted while on duty.

    During the GJA’s courtesy call on Friday, September 5, Mr. Albert Dwumfuor reminded the president to uphold his promise to ensure the safety and sustainability of the media in Ghana. He appealed to the president to take concrete steps to end assaults on media professionals.

    “Unwarranted attacks on journalists must end. We call on you to ensure that perpetrators of violence against media personnel are held accountable,” he stressed.

    During a media engagement on August 16, 2024, then-presidential candidate Mahama pledged to journalists that once in office, his government would protect media freedom and ensure their safety.

    “The best thing you can give the media is to give them the freedom to do their work. Unfortunately, that hasn’t happened under this government. Media people have been hounded, some have run into exile, some have been threatened, their lives have been threatened, and indeed some have paid the ultimate price like Ahmed Suale did,” he said. He continued with a personal pledge: “You can trust that as a person who is a member of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) myself, I am not the kind of person who would hound the media, and so one gift I can give to you is the freedom to do your work without anybody intimidating and harassing you.”

    Mr. Dwumfuor urged President Mahama to exercise his executive powers by enacting stronger laws to empower security agencies to protect journalists. He noted that attacks on journalists are often premeditated, making them aggravated offences that require tougher punishment.

    “Your Excellency, we encourage you to invoke your executive powers to enact a law to empower security agencies to protect journalists. Since most of these attacks are premeditated, they must be treated as aggravated offences. If we continue to treat them as misdemeanours, it will not serve as a deterrent,” he said.

    President John Dramani Mahama, at the same event, revealed that he has received a report from the Ghana Police Service containing records of all victims of electoral violence. He stated that after a thorough review of the report, victims would be duly compensated. Additionally, he assured that the compensation package would also cover journalists who have suffered repeated attacks during elections.

    “…And so once that is done, I’m sure that if there were journalists involved, they would also be considered for compensation,” he added.

  • Afenyo-Markin’s assault case docket is being reviewed by A-G – Srem Sai

    Afenyo-Markin’s assault case docket is being reviewed by A-G – Srem Sai

    The Office of the Attorney General (A-G) is reviewing the assault case involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for prosecutorial assessment and decision, according to Deputy AG Justice Srem Sai. Justice Srem Sai made this revelation on his official Facebook page on Friday, November 7.

    “I can confirm that the docket on the case — The Republic v. Alexander Afenyo-Markin is at the Office of the Attorney-General awaiting prosecutorial review and decision. The case involves a complaint of assault,” he wrote.

    The incident in question dates back to May, when Alexander Afenyo-Markin was seen assaulting a police officer during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) #SaveTheJudiciary demonstration. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @Popony_J, a group of police officers had created a barricade at the entrance of Parliament House to prevent protesters from entering the forecourt.

    Afenyo-Markin, along with Director of Communications for the NPP Richard Ahiagbah, was among the protesters blocked by police. The Minority Leader appeared visibly upset and struck one of the officers on the head. While the reason for his actions has not been officially explained, it is believed that the Effutu MP may have been frustrated at being denied entry, as he was expected to deliver a petition to the Judiciary Service.

    Tempers flared as the Minority Leader, Hon. Afenyo-Markin, was nearly denied entry into the forecourt of Parliament House for the presentation of a second petition to the Speaker.

    The NPP led the #SaveTheJudiciary demonstration in response to President John Mahama’s suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The purpose of the protest was to defend judicial independence and push back against what participants described as executive interference in the judiciary.

    The demonstration saw participation from several allied political parties, including the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), the National Democratic Party (NDP), the People’s National Party (PNP), and the Ghana Union Movement (GUM). The protest began at 5:00 a.m. with participants assembling at a park opposite the Supreme Court before marching through Accra and ending at Jubilee House, where they presented their petition.

    Following the clash between Afenyo-Markin and the police, the Ghana Police Service, in a statement dated May 8, 2025, directed the Minority Leader to present himself to assist with investigations into the incident.

    The Ghana Police Service confirmed that the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) had opened an inquiry into allegations that the Effutu MP assaulted a uniformed officer at the entrance to Parliament House. This followed a formal request submitted by the CID to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, who instructed Mr. Afenyo-Markin to cooperate with law enforcement officials.

    In compliance with the Speaker’s directive, the Minority Leader appeared before the police on Wednesday, May 7, to provide his version of events. Later, police disclosed that a second investigation was underway based on a counter-complaint filed by Mr. Afenyo-Markin himself. According to the MP, he was not the aggressor but the victim of assault by the same officer involved.

    Detailing the incident, Mr. Afenyo-Markin stated that while leading protesters to Parliament to submit a petition calling for stronger judicial independence, he was unexpectedly attacked by an officer identified as Constable Forson.

    “The blow left me momentarily dazed and struggling to breathe,” he recounted. He added that he was quickly assisted by parliamentary security personnel and demonstrators nearby and was taken to a rest area before continuing with the petition presentation.

    Reacting to the incident, the Chairman of the NPP in Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfro, Bright Ofori Ampofo, defended Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin regarding the events at the #SaveTheJudiciary protest.

    Mr. Ampofo explained that Afenyo-Markin was forced to react after a police officer struck him during the demonstration. However, Ampofo maintains that the lawmaker’s conduct was a response to provocation.

    He said, “Just when we were about to pass the barricade, this police officer rushed towards him, crouched, and punched him [Afenyo-Markin] in the chest.”

    Mr. Ampofo emphasized the severity of the blow, stating that it was so intense that Afenyo-Markin nearly lost consciousness. “The honourable member almost passed out. We had to escort him to the entrance of Parliament where we gave him some water to help him recover. This caused a delay in presenting the petition for about 30 minutes,” he explained.

    He further shared that Afenyo-Markin complained of dizziness after the incident and needed a brief rest before continuing with the protest. Mr. Ampofo noted that the Minority Leader was upset, saying that his security was inadequate. “He was even angry with us because he said we didn’t provide him enough security,” Ampofo remarked.

    Mr. Ampofo also questioned the officer’s potential political ties, suggesting the attack may have been politically motivated. “I’m certain he’s an NDC police officer. Why would someone hit a prominent figure like Honourable Afenyo-Markin on the grounds of Parliament, his own turf?” Ampofo asked.

    He concluded that Afenyo-Markin’s actions were purely in self-defense. “He was trying to protect himself. He thought another blow might follow, so he was attempting to shield himself, and we quickly got him out of the situation,” he said.

    Seeking justice, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, was officially petitioned by Afenyo-Markin to investigate the alleged assault by Constable Forson during the #SaveTheJudiciary protest. In the petition, Mr. Afenyo-Markin described the officer as “a tall, fair, and heavily built officer” stationed at the entrance of Parliament House to provide security during the protest. He alleged that the officer physically assaulted him at the parliamentary gate, calling for swift disciplinary measures.

    Meanwhile, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police revealed that it found no evidence to support the claim made by the Minority Leader that he was assaulted by the police officer.

    In a statement, the CID emphasized: “The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has forwarded the docket on the alleged assault of a police officer by the Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to the Attorney-General, noting the MP’s failure to provide a medical report.”

  • Man arrested for assaulting woman with 8-month-old baby remanded

    Man arrested for assaulting woman with 8-month-old baby remanded

    An Accra-based Gender Violence Court has remanded into custody the suspect Nii Baah Afful for his involvement in an assault case. The suspect has been remanded for two weeks to reappear before the court on the 9th of April 2025.

    It will be recalled that the Accra Regional Police Command arrested suspect Nii Baah Afful, a 29-year-old fisherman, in connection with a viral video showing him assaulting a woman carrying an 8-month-old baby.

    The incident occurred on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Korle Gonno, a suburb of Accra, after a misunderstanding between the couple.

    According to preliminary investigations, the suspect and the victim, Francisca Aryee, 21, live together and have two children. The victim attempted to leave for her mother’s house but was pursued and assaulted by the suspect.

    The Police Intelligence Unit of the Region arrested the suspect on Friday, March 22, 2025, at around 5 pm. The suspect has been detained for further action, and the victim has been traced and identified to receive necessary medical care and counseling.

    The swift action taken by the Accra Regional Police Command demonstrates its commitment to ensuring justice and safety for all citizens.

  • Woman in police grips for allegedly assaulting 9-year-old nephew in Accra

    Woman in police grips for allegedly assaulting 9-year-old nephew in Accra

    Woman apprehended for purportedly physically attacking her 9-year-old nephew, Nhyira Ohene Owiredu, under her supervision in Adenta, Accra.

    The boy sustained injuries to his back and head, sparking community concern and indignation.

    Per reports, Nhyira relocated from his mother’s residence in Kasoa to stay with his aunt during the holiday break.

    Initially, the aunt informed the family that Nhyira enjoyed residing with her, mentioning that she had enrolled him in a new school and arranged private lessons.

    However, the reality was different.

    Reports suggest that the aunt exploited the boy for her personal tasks and turned to abuse when Nhyira failed to meet her expectations.

    The abusive circumstances were exposed when vigilant residents observed Nhyira’s condition and notified the Adenta Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service.

    Prompt action by residents and DOVVSU resulted in the aunt’s arrest.

    The child is currently under DOVVSU custody while awaiting the parents’ formal complaint and the return of their son.

  • Savings and Loans boss convicted for assault to be sentenced on Tuesday

    Savings and Loans boss convicted for assault to be sentenced on Tuesday

    The Operations Manager of Multi Credit Savings and Loans Ltd in Nkawkaw, Ayivor Elikplim, is set to be sentenced on Tuesday, July 2, for assaulting Martha Adutwumwaa, a 28-year-old mobile banker, reportedly over a GH¢90 shortage.

    The case was heard by His Worship Isaac Agyei at the Nkawkaw Magistrate Court, where it was revealed that Elikplim’s assault led Adutwumwaa to seek medical attention at the Nkawkaw Holy Family Hospital.

    Adutwumwaa faced difficulties in raising the GH¢400 required for a medical report.

    The Ghana Police Service arraigned Ayivor Elikplim on June 26, 2024, following his arrest on June 25, 2024. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted based on his plea. Consequently, Elikplim was remanded into police custody.

    Elikplim appeared before the Nkawkaw District Court Friday, but the sentencing has been postponed to tomorrow.

    In light of the conviction, the photograph of Ayivor Elikplim has been made public.

    The incident, captured in a video circulating on social media, shows the disturbing scene of Elikplim continuing to assault Adutwumwaa despite coworkers’ attempts to intervene.

  • Savings and Loans Operation Manager arrested for assaulting female worker over GHc90

    Savings and Loans Operation Manager arrested for assaulting female worker over GHc90

    The Operations Manager of Multi Credit Savings and Loans Ltd in Nkawkaw has been arrested and put before the Nkawkaw Magistrate Court for assaulting Martha Adutwumwaa, a 28-year-old mobile banker, reportedly over a GH¢90 shortage.

    The court presided over by His Worship Isaac Agyei, heard the case where Elikplim allegedly assaulted Adutwumwaa, leading her to seek medical attention at Nkawkaw Holy Family Hospital.

    However, she faced challenges in raising the GH¢400 required for a medical report.

    Following the incident, the judge has deferred judgment to Friday, June 28, 2024. Elikplim has been remanded into police custody pending the final decision.

    A video circulating on social media captured the disturbing scene, showing Elikplim continuing to assault Adutwumwaa despite attempted intervention by coworkers.

    Engaging the media, Adutwumwaa noted that during their disagreement, Elikplim informed her about seeing her in his dreams in life-threatening situations and managing to overcome her. He is said to have then told Adutwumwaa that he had the power to ensure she was paralysed.

    Adutuwmwaa says she informed him of his incapabilities.

    The case has sparked outrage and concerns over workplace safety and employee rights in Ghana.

    Per Ghana’s Labour Act 2003, Clause 18 notes that “An employer shall take appropriate measures to safeguard the health and safety of employees.”

    Clause 38 of the law reads that “A person who contravenes any of these regulations commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of twenty-five penalty units.”

  • Soldiers assault NPP executives at Bole – Report

    Soldiers assault NPP executives at Bole – Report

    Two individuals from Bole are in critical condition after allegedly being assaulted by military operatives at an illegal mining site (Galamsey) in the Bole District.

    Sources indicate that the military operatives were dispatched by the Savannah Regional Minister.

    The NPP Vice-Chairman for the Bole-Bamboi Constituency, Yakubu Mahama, and another victim are currently receiving treatment at the Bole Government Hospital.

    Reports suggest that military personnel are frequently deployed to protect Chinese miners engaged in illegal mining activities in the Bole area.

    A confrontation occurred between the military personnel and Yakubu Mahama, who is also involved in Galamsey, leading to the severe beating of him and his colleague.

    In response to the incident, angry youth in Bole besieged the Bole Police station where the military had taken the victims.

    The situation escalated, prompting the military officers to fire warning shots to disperse the crowd.

  • Man assaults GWCL staffer in Ashanti Region

    Man assaults GWCL staffer in Ashanti Region

    The Police in Suntreso, Ashanti Region, have arrested an individual for allegedly assaulting a Ghana Water Company Limited staff member during a disconnection process due to outstanding debt.

    The victim, Samuel Owusu Yeboah, was performing meter reading and bill distribution duties in Obronikrom, Kumasi, when the incident occurred on Friday.

    Yeboah reported that the customer, identified as Amofa Francis, threatened him unless he reconnected the water supply. This threat led to a physical altercation and the alleged assault.

    Despite owing 590, Francis expressed outrage over the disconnection of his metre.

    Yeboah informed the Ghana Water Company Limited’s Ashanti South Region management, who accompanied police to arrest the suspect.

    The company’s Ashanti Region management has warned against assaulting its employees while on duty, pledging to pursue legal action for justice.

    Yeboah received a police medical form, and an investigation is ongoing.

  • 16-year-old battles for his life after assault over alleged missing manhood

    16-year-old battles for his life after assault over alleged missing manhood

    A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being attacked and severely beaten for allegedly stealing someone’s manhood in Dansoman Shaibu, located in the Ablekuma West Municipality of the Greater Accra region.

    The incident reportedly took place on Friday, April 5, 2024.

    The victim, identified as Bright Lartey, is a special needs child. According to his mother, Linda Yeboah, she usually leaves Bright in the care of her younger sister when she goes to work. However, when she returned home on Friday evening, Bright was not at home. Upon inquiry, she was informed that he had gone to play with friends.

    Despite this not being the first time Bright had left the house alone, Linda expressed hope that her son would return home safely.

    “Shockingly, I was home when I had a notification on my phone. I opened and saw a video which captured my son being severely beaten. I rushed out to find out what the problem was and was told he stole someone’s manhood after asking for money to buy water. He had already been taken to the Police station when I got to the scene,” she narrated amidst tears.

    The distressed mother described how Bright sustained a head injury from the assault, leaving him struggling to walk and in intense pain.

    “He can’t even eat, drink water or do anything by himself. He was rushed to the Dansoman Polyclinic for treatment, where a lot of cost has been incurred,” she added.

    The victim’s father, Ebenezer Lartey who spoke in the same interview revealed they were asked to do an and X-ray and CT scan due to the physical injuries to ascertain if there were any internal injuries too.

    “We went to Medilife for the scan and upon return to the polyclinic, the doctor told us two of his fingers are fractured and also has internal bleeding in his head,” he stated.

    According to his father, Bright has been referred to Korle Bu Hospital for a head surgery, but the family is unsure how to finance the procedure. Bright’s case adds to the rising number of mob actions triggered by false accusations of missing manhood in various parts of the country.

  • Man jailed 4 months for leading assault against student over alleged missing genital

    Man jailed 4 months for leading assault against student over alleged missing genital

    A man who conspired with two others to assault a student falsely accused of causing a tricycle rider’s penis to shrink has been sentenced to four months in prison by the Awutu Breku District Court.

    The three convicts, Zakaria Zulkani, Seidu Abdul Nasir, and Innusah Musah, all tricycle riders and residents of Walantu, Kasoa, were sentenced by Mrs. Naomi A. A. Kuntour.

    The prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Thomas Sarfo and Chief Inspector Bernice Wie Kpuusuu, stated that the complainant, Abdul Suleman, was a student and resident of Kojo-Oku, a suburb of Gomoa Nyanyano.

    According to the prosecution, on March 31, 2024, at 11:00 am, the complainant boarded Zulkani’s tricycle from Kasoa to Millennium City junction.

    After one person alighted at Kakraba near KFC, the complainant was left alone with Zulkani. When they reached the Ghana Revenue Office, Zulkani accused the complainant of causing his penis to shrink. He then called Nasir and Musah, who arrived and assaulted the complainant.

    Fortunately, the Central East Police Patrol Team arrived at the scene and rescued the complainant, bringing both parties to the Millennium City Police station where a complaint was lodged.

    Zulkani was examined at the Kasoa Polyclinic, where it was determined that his penis was normal and stable, contrary to his assertion. The complainant was issued with a Police medical report form for treatment.

    In sentencing, the court ordered Zakaria Zulkani to pay a fine of GH₵2,400 or serve six months for the charge of publication of false news.

    He was also ordered to pay a fine of GH₵1,200 or serve two months for deceiving a public officer, as well as serve a four-month jail term. Additionally, he must sign a bond to be of good behavior for 12 months, with the sentences to run consecutively.

    Seidu Abdul Nasir pleaded guilty with an explanation for the charge of conspiracy to commit a crime. He was cautioned and discharged for showing remorse in court. He was ordered to pay a fine of GH₵1,800 or serve three months for assault, and must also sign a bond to be of good behavior for 12 months and compensate the victim with GH₵2,400.

    Innusah Musah, another accomplice, was cautioned and discharged for assault, but ordered to pay a fine of GH₵1,800 or serve three months for conspiracy to commit a crime. He must also sign a bond to be of good behavior for 12 months and compensate the victim with GH₵2,400.

  • Police launch manhunt after armed attack on Chinese miners in Akyem Akokoaso

    Police launch manhunt after armed attack on Chinese miners in Akyem Akokoaso

    The Akyemansa District Police Command has launched an intensive manhunt following a daring attack on a group of Chinese miners in Akyem Akokoaso, a farming community in Ofoase Ayirebi. 

    The armed assailants reportedly robbed the miners of GHS10,000,000 in cash and two gold bars in a brazen assault.

    According to sources cited by Citi News, the incident unfolded on Friday around 7 pm when the armed men descended upon the site of the Jia Xin Industrial Mining Company Limited. In a violent confrontation, the assailants shot two Chinese miners, inflicting severe injuries. One miner was shot in the leg, while the other sustained injuries to the testicles. Subsequently, the perpetrators fled the scene with the stolen cash and gold bars.

    Swift medical attention was provided to the injured miners, who were promptly transported to the hospital. Thankfully, they are reported to be in stable condition, thanks to the timely intervention of healthcare professionals.

    In response to the alarming incident, police authorities, in collaboration with the management of the mining company, have initiated investigations to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice. 

    The launch of a vigorous manhunt underscores the seriousness with which law enforcement is treating the incident, as efforts are intensified to track down the armed assailants responsible for the brazen attack.

    The robbery has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting concerns about the safety and security of mining operations in the area. It also underscores the need for enhanced security measures to protect miners and deter criminal activities in mining communities.

    As investigations unfold, authorities are urging anyone with relevant information regarding the incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing efforts to apprehend the perpetrators. 

    The swift resolution of this case is crucial not only for the victims and their families but also for restoring a sense of security and stability in the affected community.

  • 25 arrested for assaulting police officers in Kwahu

    25 arrested for assaulting police officers in Kwahu

    The Ghana Police Service has apprehended 25 individuals linked to an assault on its officers and the vandalism of properties in Kwahu Bepong, Eastern Region.

    The arrested individuals reportedly attacked police officers and caused destruction in the locality.

    The police were summoned to intervene and restore order after residents took matters into their own hands to address an alleged murder suspect.

    Expressing discontent with police intervention, some residents threw stones at the officers and damaged their motorcycles. In response, a reinforcement team collaborated with local police to bring calm to the area.

    The police, in a statement, mentioned that the situation has been normalized, and efforts are underway to apprehend other suspects for legal proceedings.

    A comprehensive account of the incident will be communicated in due course, as stated by the police.

  • NDC Northern Regional Vice Chair suspended for assault of Treasurer

    NDC Northern Regional Vice Chair suspended for assault of Treasurer

    The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended its Northern Regional Vice-Chairman, Alhaji Gbewaa, following discussions between national and regional executives in Accra.

    The suspension comes in the wake of reported aggression by Alhaji Gbewaa towards Hajia Shamima Yakubu at the party’s regional secretariat. The altercation allegedly stemmed from heated disagreements over party finances during the weekend.

    Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande, speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News, clarified that Alhaji Gbewaa “has been suspended for three months.”

    Mr Gbande said this is “pending investigations and all other processes that will enable the party to look into the issues properly for a final redress.”

    Following a heated altercation during a pivotal stakeholder meeting last weekend, the Northern Regional Vice-Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhaji Gbewaa, was involved in an incident that resulted in injuries to the Northern Regional Treasurer’s face.

    Subsequently, Gbewaa was arrested but later released on bail. The aftermath of this incident saw his supporters expressing discontent by locking up the regional party office in protest.

    In response to the escalating tensions and as part of urgent efforts to address internal divisions, NDC executives held a meeting in Accra to deliberate on the matter.

    This meeting resulted in the decision to suspend Alhaji Gbewaa, reflecting the party’s commitment to managing internal conflicts and maintaining discipline within its ranks.

  • Youth vent fury, vandalize Gomoa polyclinic in response to relative’s death

    Youth vent fury, vandalize Gomoa polyclinic in response to relative’s death

    Unidentified individuals, suspected to be from Gomoa Dominase and Potsin, have physically assaulted certain members of staff of the Gomoa Polyclinic.

    The occurrence transpired in the early hours of Thursday morning.

    As per the medical superintendent of the facility, Dr Jerry Kwaku Vlad Nkegbe, the individuals had brought their relatives to the facility for treatment, but unfortunately, the patient later passed away.

    The group surrounded the facility and insisted on obtaining the body of their deceased relative.

    Upon being turned down by the nurses on duty for failing to follow due process, the group started attacking the medical officers on duty while destroying properties of the facility.

    Dr. Jerry Kwaku Vlad Nkegbe said in an interview that some of the attackers were arrested and also enumerated some of the equipment that were destroyed by the angry youth.

    “The police have arrested some of them and the police have promised to follow up on arresting the other assailants who committed that dastardly act.

    “They damaged the computer that is at the OPD that we use to register patients. They damaged plastic chairs, they damaged a BP apparatus, they damaged spirits, and other commodities that we use. They also entered the lab and destroyed things and we are still compiling the comprehensive list and the DCE has asked us to submit it to him to see how best they can reimburse the facility so that service to God and country can be continued.”

  • Surgeon under investigation for allegedly assaulting patient during surgery in China

    Surgeon under investigation for allegedly assaulting patient during surgery in China

    Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into a shocking incident at a hospital, where a surgeon is accused of physically assaulting a patient mid-operation.

    The incident, which occurred in 2019 but only recently gained public attention, involved the surgeon allegedly hitting an 82-year-old female patient several times in the head during an eye surgery. Captured on video, the incident quickly spread on Chinese social media, causing widespread indignation.

    The hospital in question, part of Aier China’s network of eye hospitals, is located in Guigang, a city in southwestern China. According to Aier China, the patient experienced discomfort from the local anaesthesia, leading to involuntary head and eye movements during the procedure. Communication issues arose, as the patient spoke a local dialect and seemingly did not understand the surgeon’s Mandarin warnings, prompting the surgeon’s aggressive response.

    Following the surgery, the hospital management offered an apology and compensated the patient’s family with 500 yuan. However, the patient’s son revealed that his mother suffered from bruises and, more alarmingly, is now blind in her left eye, although it is unclear if this resulted from the incident.

    Aier China has taken disciplinary actions, suspending the surgeon, who also served as the hospital dean, and dismissing the hospital’s CEO. These actions were taken for “serious violations” of the group’s regulations, which also included other unmentioned offenses.

    The case resurfaced when Dr. Ai Fen, a prominent Chinese doctor known for her early warnings during the Wuhan Covid outbreak, shared the CCTV footage on her Weibo account, where she has over two million followers. Dr. Ai has been in legal conflicts with Aier China since 2021 after she claimed to have nearly lost sight in one eye following a surgery at one of their facilities, a claim the hospital group denies.

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  • Businessman charged to pay GHS2,400 for assaulting Pastor

    Businessman charged to pay GHS2,400 for assaulting Pastor

    53-year-old businessman, Kwamina Duncan, also known as Nigeriaman, has been slapped with a fine of 200 penalty units (GH¢2,400) by the Agona Nsaba Magistrate’s Court for assaulting Pastor Benjamin Kwaitu amid a heated land dispute.

    The court, presided over by Victor Kusi, mandated Duncan to pay the fine and cover the medical bills incurred by the Pastor.

    Detective Chief Inspector Lawson Aglago, prosecuting the case, outlined the details to the court. The complainant, originally from Akim Oda, lived in Nsaba, Agona East District of the Central Region, where Duncan, the convict, also resided.

    The altercation began several months ago when a dispute arose over a piece of land gifted to the Pastor by a family member of Duncan. Contesting the legitimacy of the gift, Duncan sought to claim ownership of the land.

    On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at approximately 0700hrs, an incident unfolded at Nsaba Health Center Junction. The Pastor, along with some church members, was there for church activities when Duncan, on a motorbike, arrived and confronted the Pastor regarding the contested land.

    During the confrontation, Duncan struck the Pastor’s face with a plastic bottle filled with oil, spilling it on him and some of his church members. Subsequently, the Pastor reported the incident, leading to the issuance of a medical form for his hospital treatment.

    After investigations, the convict was charged with the assault offence.

  • Man, 32, evades authorities after assaulting girlfriend, her sister, and mother 

    Man, 32, evades authorities after assaulting girlfriend, her sister, and mother 

    Authorities in the Western North region are actively searching for Rojer Addoquaye, a 32-year-old individual, following accusations of assaulting his girlfriend, her sister, and mother. This altercation stemmed from a disagreement involving unreturned late-night phone calls and suspicions of infidelity.

    As per a report aired on Onua FM’s Midday News on August 11, 2023, Addoquaye reportedly approached Abigail Kyerematen, his 22-year-old girlfriend who is a student in a Senior High School (SHS), and accused her of being unfaithful. He attributed her lack of response to his nocturnal phone calls to this suspicion.

    The news coverage provided a comprehensive account that Addoquaye subsequently went to Abigail’s house to collect certain items he had bought for her. This visit led to the situation escalating into a physical clash, during which all three members of Abigail’s family were allegedly subjected to physical assault.

    Providing her perspective on the incident in the aforementioned report, Abigail shared, “I was sleeping in the room and he called me, so we talked and I told him that I was sleeping…and he said he came to my house around 11 pm to knock on my door but I couldn’t hear because I was asleep, so I didn’t open the door…

    “Yesterday evening I was in the house when he came to ask me why I couldn’t pick his calls at night, and that, is it because I was having an affair with a man in the room?”

    Abigail continued, “He bought a phone for me, so he said he was coming for the phone. I told him that if he is coming for the phone, then he should allow me to remove my SIM card and give the phone back to him.

    “He was struggling with us in the house…and he really beat us—myself, my sister, and my mother…he even damaged the phone. He also damaged a TV in the room.”

  • Armed men assault 14-year-old in Gomoa Potsin

    Armed men assault 14-year-old in Gomoa Potsin

    The residents of Gomoa Potsin have expressed deep concern and fear over the escalating criminal activities in the area, urging the authorities to take immediate action to address the situation.

    The urgency for intervention was sparked by a harrowing incident where a 14-year-old boy, Philip Dadzie, a JHS 2 student at Gomoa Potsin D/A Junior High School, was brutally attacked by unknown assailants while jogging on the Potsin-Dominase stretch.

    The attackers, riding on a motorcycle, approached the victim under the pretense of seeking directions, but shockingly launched a vicious assault on him, inflicting deep machete wounds.

    Eyewitnesses who spotted the victim after the attack immediately raised an alarm, leading to his rescue and subsequent treatment at the Gomoa Potsin Polyclinic.

    Due to the severity of his injuries, Philip Dadzie was later transferred to Accra’s 37 Military Hospital, where he is currently fighting for his life, especially due to a severe head wound.

    Residents in the region are alarmed by the disturbing trend of such attacks and assert that they live in constant fear for their safety.

    They also express concerns about the limited resources available to the local police, hindering their ability to effectively combat crime in the area.

    As a result, the community is urging for improvements and reforms to address the rising crime rate. Jerry Kwaku, along with the medical superintendent at the Gomoa Potsin Polyclinic, Vlad Nkegbe, lamented the surge in similar assaults, highlighting that the clinic has treated multiple victims of attacks by unknown perpetrators, further emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive measures to ensure the safety and security of the residents.

  • Assault case in Adisadel College could have been handled out of court – Joe Wise

    Assault case in Adisadel College could have been handled out of court – Joe Wise

    First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, also known as Joe Wise, has raised concerns about the declining standards of discipline in Ghana’s educational sector.

    He believes that it is crucial to reevaluate the upbringing of young people to ensure they become more responsible adults in the future.

    Speaking at the 10th-anniversary celebration of Fettehman Senior High School over the weekend, he also commented on the widely known Adisadel College assault case.

    “We should look at how we bring up children in this country since it is becoming a challenge. The kind of upbringing is important. There is no need for him to be that violent towards another student.

    “If we discuss this in isolation, we would miss it. What happened in the school is a reflection of what is happening in the country. We think we are not supposed to punish students and this is how we pay for it as a country.

    “There is nothing wrong with students being at each other, but when it gets beyond regular bullying, it is bad. I regret that it has been taken to the court since this matter could have been addressed in the school, but the Attorney General thinks otherwise,” Joseph Osei-Owusu said.

    He expressed the belief that, although the act was condemnable, a more effective approach to address the situation would have been to counsel both the victim and the perpetrator, allowing them to focus on their studies and future prospects.

    The individual responsible for the assault, who forcefully slammed his colleague’s head against a bunk bed causing swelling, was brought before the court late last week. As a consequence of his actions, he was expelled from the school and would only be permitted to write his WASSCE exams under the supervision of WAEC.

    The Ghana Education Service, the Ministry of Education, and other relevant stakeholders took the matter seriously once the video of the incident went viral on social media.

  • 17-year-old fatally assaulted by lover 

    17-year-old fatally assaulted by lover 

    A second-year 17-year-old student of the Jedu Technical and Vocational Institute at Wahaminiso in the Asutifi North in the Ahafo Region, Diana Oppong, has sadly lost her life after she was allegedly beaten by her boyfriend. 

    This tragic demise of Diana happened at the Sunyani Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 29, 2023, where she was receiving treatment following the incident. 

    Diana’s boyfriend identified only as Kofi who is also a final year student at the same institution reportedly beat her to a pulp on July 18, 2023, following a misunderstanding over a purported pregnancy. 

    The deceased allegedly collapsed but regained consciousness and made a report at the Terchire police station where she was issued a police medical form to seek medical attention. 

    Narrating the incident, the grandfather of the deceased, Mr. Boakye Yiadom, disclosed that she was initially treated at the Terchire Health Centre but had to be rushed to the St John of God Hospital in Duayaw Nkwanta and later the Sunyani Regional Hospital when her condition further deteriorated.

    “She was beaten by a boy we are told is the boyfriend and she even collapsed as a result. She was treated at the Terchire Health Centre but her condition was getting worse so she was taken to Duayaw Nkwanta and subsequently to Sunyani Regional Hospital where she passed on”. 

    Mr. Boakye Yiadom added that the family is devastated by her death since the deceased was full of life and loved by everybody in the family and community. 

    “We are devastated by the news of her passing because she had her life ahead of her and she was loved by many people but this incident has cut it short so we are in great pain as a family”. 

    He appealed to the authorities to ensure that the culprit faces justice for the crime. 

    Meanwhile, the suspect has since been arraigned before the Duayaw Nkwanta Magistrate Court and remanded for two weeks to reappear on August 11, 2023.

  • Police officer assaults man at Effiduasi-Dadease

    Police officer assaults man at Effiduasi-Dadease

    Yet another assault by a police officer against a civilian has been discovered by The Independent Ghana.

    The unfortunate incident, according to sources, took place on Wednesday, July 26, at Effiduasi-Dadease in Sekyere Kumawu Constituency of the Ashanti Region.

    In a video sighted by the media house, the police officer wrapped a belt around the neck and dragged the civilian on the ground.

    Residents at the scene urged the police officer to be humane in his actions, however, their calls fell on deaf ears.

    It is unknown the offense committed by the civilian. Per reports, the officer failed to disclose the information when asked.

    Engaging the media, a resident noted that the assaulted resident has a bad reputation in the community.

    Police assault in Ghana

    In March 2019, a distressing incident occurred in Accra Central, where three journalists from the Ghanaian Times newspaper were subjected to assault by 10 police officers. The assault took place as the journalists were filming the police officers’ wrong practices.

    The journalists had captured on camera a traffic offence and an accident involving a police officer using an unregistered motorcycle. The police officers became agitated and unhappy that the journalists were attempting to document the accident.

    As a result, the police officers launched a physical attack on the journalists, causing severe injuries. Malik Sullemana, a court reporter, Raissa Sambou, a general reporter, and Salifu Abdul Rahman, an assistant editor, bore the brunt of the officers’ brute force. Two of them had to be taken to the hospital for medical treatment.

    This incident sparked outrage among Ghanaians and sparked further discussions on the importance of press freedom and the need to protect journalists’ rights in the country.

  • Adisco Housemasters walk around with cutlasses for fear of student attack – Parent

    Adisco Housemasters walk around with cutlasses for fear of student attack – Parent

    Amidst investigations into a recent assault by a final year student against a colleague in Quaque House, it has emerged that Adisadel College in the Central Region is in a state of mayhem as authorities have lost control over the students.

    Currently, Housemasters of the school carry along weapons such as cutlass, whenever they get to campus, according to a concerned parent who enrolled his son in the second cycle institution in 2021.

    In an interview on CitiFM, the anonymous male parent cited a teacher of the school as his source of information. He noted that Housemasters do so as a form of protection against the hostile students. This, he says has been happening for at least two years.

    “So the teacher told me even the Senior House master when they are walking they walk with a cutlass. The House masters while walking on campus, some of them put some gadgets on them because they are scared of the students. Because they can be attacked,” he said.

    He stressed: “I don’t know what is going on at that school. It is so terrible. Law and order has broken down in the school completely.”

    The aggrieved parent used the opportunity to also highlight the brutality meted against his son.

    He recounted the period when his ward was tasked by a group of seniors to purchase 20 sachets of water with 50 pesewas. Failing to execute the task, the young boy was pounced upon and beaten.

    “They will use the belt and hook. When they are coming, they come in a group like 8, 10, 20. So when they come, you can’t do anything. So they will be beating you from any angle.

    They gave my boy 50 pesewas to go and buy water about 20 sachets for the seniors and he said I don’t have anything on me. How can I use 50 pesewas to buy 20 sachets of water. That was the only thing he told them. How they beat my boy. I was so mad. That is why I called the master,” he bitterly narrated.

    According to the parent, he has on several occasions informed school authorities of the reports he receives from his son, however, their response remains ” the students – that is how they have been behaving.”

    He noted that he has not been able to raise the issue during a Parent and Teachers Association (PTA) meeting due to the track system.

    “Normally because of the system they are running, my boy is in the house now and they are in school, so sometimes, the PTA will come on while the guys are in house. I try to communicate with the Headmaster and the assistant Headmaster. You will say it and they will say the students that is how they have been behaving.”

    The parent noted that he was been compiling the relevant evidence to provide the Ghana Education Service.

    His plea is “I want that thing to be stopped” as “the bullying is getting out of hand in Adisadel College.”

  • Eyewitnesses of Adisco assault summoned by Education Directorate

    Eyewitnesses of Adisco assault summoned by Education Directorate

    Some students who witnessed the recent assault at Adisadel College in the Central Region have been summoned for questioning by the Regional Education Directorate.

    The perpetrator, a final-year student, has already been suspended, and the school has established a board to conduct an investigation.

    Additionally, the Housemaster of Quaque House, where the incident occurred, has been suspended pending further inquiry.

    A committee assigned by the school to investigate the matter has made several recommendations.

    The culprit has been dismissed and will subsequently take his final exams at WEAC. Meanwhile, the victim will be temporarily relocated to write the WASSCE at the school’s premises.

    The Regional Directorate of Education has expressed uncertainty regarding the root cause of the incident.

    Central Regional Minister Justina Marigold Assan is currently present at the school to oversee the situation.

  • Shocking: Victim in Adisco bully viral video suspended

    Shocking: Victim in Adisco bully viral video suspended

    In an unfortunate turn of event, the victim involved in the recent assault at Adisadel College has been sanctioned.

    Management of the school made this known while announcing the sanctions it has meted out to the individuals involved in the unfortunate incident.

    “The victim in the incident will be suspended and will write his exams with parental escort,” management is said to have stated in a tweet.

    For some social media users, they are unable to fathom the reason behind the victim’s suspension from the school.

    In a video gone viral, a student in his final year held unto his junior in a Nelson hold position. The senior placed his arms under his junior’s arms while clasping his hands behind the junior’s head.

    He then slammed the junior’s head to a metallic bed, causing part of his head to swell and bleed.

    The unfortunate incident happened on the 30th June, 2023 in Quaque house.

    Pending final decision of Board of Governors and Ghana Education Service (GES), management of Adisadel College decided to outrightly dismissed the culprit who will have to write his exams at West African Examination Council (WAEC).

    The culprit has also been referred to the Police for further action.

    The other sanctions are as follows:

    The said student who recorded the video will be suspended externally for one week and also face internal suspension for another week.

    The other students who were at the scene but did not intervene and also failed to report the incident will also face severe internal punishment, the tweet added.

    Also, the housemaster and his Deputy who are to supervise the behaviour of students they are responsible for will be suspended immediately pending the outcome of the findings by GES.

    Meanwhile, the GES has directed the Regional Director of Education to collaborate closely with both the school authorities and the relevant law enforcement agency to resolve the matter.

    Source: The Independent Ghana

  • Punish headmasters, headmistresses for allowing bullying in schools – Prof Adei

    Punish headmasters, headmistresses for allowing bullying in schools – Prof Adei

    Former rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Professor Stephen Adei, has called on relevant stakeholders in the education sector to hold headmasters and headmistresses responsible for bullying happening in schools.

    His comment comes in the wake of a horrifying assault that took place at Adisadel College where a form three student bullied a junior.

    The unfortunate incident happened on 30th June, 2023 in Quaque house. In a viral video, the culprit was sighted hitting the head of the victim on a metal bed. The victim suffered a cut and bled. It is unknown the genesis of the incident.

    Reacting to the incident, Prof Adei called for the dismissal of heads of schools under who tutelage such unfortunate incidents happen.

    According to him, only severe sanctions meted to those in authority can finally rid the canker in the bud.

    Speaking on JoyNews on Tuesday, July 25, he said: “I believe it depends on the educational authorities. The victims must know that they are totally protected and then it will not happen.

    “This idea of he is a child playing, forgive them, warn them – no! Nobody has the right of hurting another person just because he is younger than you. If we don’t allow it in our homes, we should not allow it in the schools.

    “The head teachers condone it. I believe the protection has to come from management and I believe that when we start punishing the head mistresses and head teachers for allowing it, because they know it happens. They can’t say it doesn’t happen.”

    Management of Adisadel College has imposed sanctions on a number of students involved in the assault.

    Pending final decision of Board of Governors and Ghana Education Service (GES), management of Adisal College has outrightly dismissed the culprit and will have to write his exams at West African Examination Council (WAEC).

    The culprit has also been referred to the Police for further action.

    The other sanctions are as follows:

    The victim in the incident will be suspended and will write his exams with parental escort.

    The said student who recorded the video will be suspended externally for one week and also face internal suspension for another week.

    The other students who were at the scene but did not intervene and also failed to report the incident will also face severe internal punishment, the tweet added.

    Also, the housemaster and his Deputy who are to supervise the behaviour of students they are responsible for will be suspended immediately pending the outcome of the findings by GES.

    Meanwhile, the GES has directed the Regional Director of Education to collaborate closely with both the school authorities and the relevant law enforcement agency to resolve the matter.

    Source: The Independent Ghana

  • Adisadel College expels student for assaulting junior

    Adisadel College expels student for assaulting junior

    Authorities at the Adisadel College have expelled a senior student who was caught in a viral video assaulting a junior in a dormitory.

    The final year student will only be allowed to write his final exams with West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC).

    The school’s Board of Governors and Ghana Education Service will make the final decision regarding the dismissal.

    The incident occurred on June 30, 2023, in Quaque house, as stated in the recent Twitter announcement.

    In the video, the senior is seen holding the victim from behind and slams his face on a bunk bed, resulting in swelling.

    The other student who recorded the incident and other witnesses face varying degrees of sanctions.

    The house master and his deputy are also under scrutiny.

    The Ghana Education Service (GES) has ordered the student’s suspension and police involvement, considering it an assault case.

    FULL STATEMENT: UPDATE AND INTERIM ACTION ON THE ASSAULT INCIDENT ON ADISADEL CAMPUS

    * Pending final decision of Board of Governors and GES

    The incident happened on the 30th of June, 2023 in Quaque house

    1. The culprit will be outrightly dismissed and will have to write his exams at WAEC

    2. The victim will also be suspended and will write his exams with parental escort.

    3. The one who recorded the video will also be suspended externally for one week and also face internal suspension for another week.

    4. The other students who were at the scene but did not intervene and also failed to report the incident will also face severe internal punishment.

    5. The housemaster and his deputy will also be suspended immediately pending the outcome of the findings by GES

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=e06Xo3HY5HI
  • Journalists attacked by thugs during live programme in Drobo

    Journalists attacked by thugs during live programme in Drobo

    A group of individuals described as thugs reportedly invaded the premises of Jaman Radio, a local radio station located in Drobo within the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region.

    The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, and resulted in an assault on several journalists working at the station.

    According to Kwabena Asante, the Morning Show Host of the station, the Municipal Chief Executive, Andrews Bediako, entered the studio unannounced to clarify some road issues being discussed on the air.

    Kwabena Asante revealed that during the programme, one of the guys who had accompanied the MCE was disrupting the programme so he ordered him to be removed from the studio.

    “We were having our live programme today when the MCE together with some guys entered the studio to clarify some issues so I obliged but in the course of the programme one of the guys was disrupting the programme so I ordered him out”.
    He added that one of the guys, Adinkra Kusi in the ensuing melee engaged in a physical fight with Alhaji Gausu, a journalist at the station, and also injured Godfred Asah, the technician on duty.

    “One of the guys was disruptive in the studio so I ordered him out of the studio but he engaged in a fight with one of our colleagues, Alhaji Gausa, which attracted bystanders. The technician of our station was also injured in the ensuing melee”

    Response of the MCE

    In a sharp response, Honourable Andrews Bediako refuted the claims that he stormed the radio station to attack them but was rather there to set the records straight on some road contracts awarded in the municipality.

    “I did not go there to attack anybody but rather I was there to set the records straight in relation to some road contracts because they were making wild allegations and ignorantly spewing lies against me”.

    He accused his political opponents of pursuing a grand agenda against him because of his decision to contest in the upcoming party primaries.

    “Consistently, my political opponents have been spewing lies about me because of my decision to contest in the primaries”.

  • Rapper Portable from Nigeria accused of assault

    Rapper Portable from Nigeria accused of assault

    The South-Western Ogun State on Monday filed six counts of assault-related charges against renowned Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, nicknamed Portable.

    After the rapper ignored the police’s invitation more than five times, he was taken into custody.

    He has however been granted bail after spending the weekend in police detention,

    the “Zazoo Zeh” singer has pleaded not guilty.

    BBC.com reports added that the rapper and singer resisted arrest and insulted officers who went to detain him last week.

    He later handed himself over to police, in a scene which was captured in a viral video last week.

    A police spokesperson told BBC Pidgin they had invited the musician to speak with them more than five times, none of which he complied with.

    “It is not entirely clear what police initially wanted to interview him about, however last week, police officer Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, tweeted that Portable faced a petition against him over the alleged assault of a man,” BBC.com added.

  • Tennis star, Nick Kyrgios escapes conviction after admitting to assaulting ex-girlfriend

    Tennis star, Nick Kyrgios escapes conviction after admitting to assaulting ex-girlfriend

    Tennis player Nick Kyrgios from Australia has admitted to assaulting an ex-girlfriend but has escaped punishment.

    The 27-year-old entered a guilty plea in a Canberra court after his attorneys were unsuccessful in getting the charge dropped due to his mental health.

    During a quarrel in Canberra in 2021, Mr. Kyrgios pushed Chiara Passari onto the sidewalk, the court heard.

    When sparing him a criminal record, the magistrate referred to the incident as “a single act of stupidity or frustration.”

    In a statement following the decision, Mr. Kyrgios expressed his appreciation to the court for dismissing the charges without finding him guilty.

    “I was not in good place when this happened and I reacted to a difficult situation in a way I deeply regret,” he said.

    “I know it wasn’t OK and I’m sincerely sorry for the hurt I caused.”

    Agreed facts tendered to the court say Mr Kyrgios pushed Ms Passari after she stopped his car from driving away while they were arguing on 10 January 2021.

    Ms Passari reported the incident to police the next month but did not make a formal complaint. The couple reconciled and resumed a relationship, but after they broke up, Ms Passari made a formal complaint in December 2021.

    Mr Kyrgios’ lawyer argued his client had been trying to de-escalate the fight by calling an Uber and had repeatedly tried to “lawfully” move Ms Passari away from the car.

    “It is in that context and the frustration that resulted, that my client reacted and the offence occurred,” Michael Kukulies-Smith said.

    The court heard Mr Kyrgios had sworn at Ms Passari and told her to go away. He then put his hands on her hips and moved her an arms length from the door, but Ms Passari stepped back.

    The tennis star then said: “I’m serious. I’m going to…” before pushing Ms Passari in the shoulder, causing her to fall.

    According to the court, Ms Passari felt some pain and later noticed grazing on her knee.

    The court heard Mr Kyrgios apologised the next day—an act that showed he accepted responsibility for his actions, his lawyer said.

    Mr Kukulies-Smith also told the court on Friday there was: “a relationship between the mental health and the offending – even though he no longer suffers it to the same extent today.”

    Mr Kyrgios’ psychologist, Sam Borenstein, told the court the tennis player’s mental illness was “recurrent” and he had suffered from thoughts of self harm – but his condition had been improving.

    When sentencing Mr Kygrios, Magistrate Beth Campbell said he had been “a young man trying to extricate himself from a heighted emotional situation”.

    “You acted in the heat of the moment,” she said.

    “I am dealing with you in the same way I would deal with any young man in this court. You are a young man who happens to hit a tennis ball particularly well.”

    She told Mr Kyrgios that references from family showed he had a lot of “love and support” around him.

    The tennis player arrived at court on Friday on crutches following recent knee surgery. An injury forced him to withdraw from the Australian Open last month.

  • Authorities launch investigation after video shows deputies beating Black detainee

    A Georgia sheriff’s office has come under fire over the brutal beating of a Black detainee.

    The incident reportedly took place on Sept. 3 in Camden County, Georgia, where 41-year-old Jarrett Hobbs was arrested for non-violent offenses, including speeding, driving with a suspended/revoked license, and possession of a controlled substance.

    Weeks after the arrest, videos from the Camden County Jail surfaced on social media; they showed five sheriff’s office employees beating Hobbs in a holding cell before dragging him into the hallway, where they appear to strike him with their knees.

    According to the New York Times, an officer testified that Hobbs was kicking his cell door before the beating took place, and allegedly refused to comply with orders to stop.

    Following the attack, officers placed the North Carolina resident in solitary confinement and charged him with aggravated battery, simple assault, and obstruction of law enforcement officers.

    Harry Daniels, one of the attorneys representing Hobbs, said the officers’ actions were “inexcusable,” and is now calling for criminal charges.

    “Mr. Hobbs entered the Camden County Jail suffering a psychological episode and asking to be placed in protective confinement. But instead of protecting him, these deputies jumped him and beat and kicked him mercilessly like a gang of dangerous thugs,” Daniels wrote in a statement, adding that the officers also ripped a loc out of Hobbs’ scalp. “This wasn’t some arrest that got out of hand or a judgment call made out of fear for your life. This was targeted gang violence pure and simple. It just so happens that the gang members were wearing badges and we’re calling on the District Attorney to bring charges immediately.”

    The Georgia Bureau of Investigations confirmed it is looking into the incident, while the Camden County Sheriff’s office conducts an internal investigation.

    The sheriff’s office has not identified the five officers in the video, but said they have each been placed on administrative duty.

    “This was done so they would be readily available for interviews by the investigators conducting the investigation,” Captain James L. Bruce told FOX 5.

    Source: Complex.com

  • Trey Songz denies allegedly punching woman at New York City bowling alley

    Trey Songz can’t seem to stay out of legal trouble.

    Just a few weeks after a rape civil case against the R&B singer was dismissed after the statue of limitations expired on the allegations, Songz now faces assault charges for allegedly punching a woman at a New York City bowling alley last month.

    TMZ reports an employee of the bowling alley has accused the singer-songwriter of committing a brutal attack. The woman claims the incident took place in one of the bathrooms at the venue, where Songz allegedly punched her repeatedly and dragged her by her hair. The victim was later taken to a local hospital to be treated for her visible injuries.

    Though authorities have not yet confirmed a possible motive behind the alleged attack, Songz’s attorney, Mitchell Schuster, maintains his client is innocent.

    “A source close to the investigation informs us that TS has been cooperative with authorities and expects that when all the evidence is reviewed, he will be exonerated,” Schuster told TMZ. “This is another instance where those involved try to blame the celebrity with hopes of getting fame or riches.”

    The lawsuit is the latest legal hurdle for Songz, who earlier this month dodged the aforementioned civil rape case after his legal team determined the statute of limitations had run out before the anonymous woman, identified only as Jane Doe, filed the complaint. The lawsuit was filed back in February this year, with Doe seeking $20 million in damages because he allegedly became a “savage rapist” in March, 2016 following their consensual relationship.

    In the suit, the woman claimed that she attended a party at Songz’s home, where he anally raped her after she said she did not want to have anal sex.

    She allegedly begged him to stop throughout the incident, and alleged that she later went to a nearby hospital, and an examination found there was “severe anal tearing that could require surgery.”

    Source: Complex.com

     

  • German footballer Boateng fined for assaulting ex-girlfriend

    The German national football team player Boateng had appealed an initial conviction. He was found guilty of assaulting his former partner following the team’s disqualification from the 2018 World Cup.

    German footballer Jerome Boateng was ordered to pay a fine of €1.2 million ($1.17 million) on Wednesday, after a German court upheld his conviction of assaulting his former girlfriend in 2018.

    Boateng was initially sentenced to a fine of €1.8 million in 2021. He had denied the accusation and appealed the sentence.

    The Munich court confirmed he was guilty of the assault on Wednesday, but his fine was reduced in line with the defendant’s drop in net income since the original sentence.

    The prosecution had sought an 18-month suspended prison sentence, the defense had argued for acquittal.

    A further appeal is still possible, but the process must begin within a week.

    What happened during the assault?

    The assault for which Boateng has been convicted took place on a luxury holiday in the Caribbean with his former girlfriend, following Germany’s knock-out of the 2018 World Cup’s group stage.

    She accused the footballer of punching her during an argument, causing her to momentarily lose her breath. The court on Wednesday said it considered this claim accurate.

    “To the court’s conviction, the accused threw a cooler bag in the direction of the co-accuser causing them pain during an argument on a holiday visit to the Caribbean. In the further course of this evening, the accused caused an eye injury to the co-accuser during a physical altercation and caused further injuries. In these instances, the co-accuser was also insulted,” the court ruling read.

    In Boateng’s favor, the court pointed to his clean past criminal record and the fact that the incident took place some time ago.

    The couple share two twin daughters.

    Boateng was part of the German football team which played in the 2014 World Cup, which Germany won, and the 2018 World Cup.

    Boateng’s football career thrived for a decade with the German Bayern Munich club, before he moved to the French club Lyon in 2021.

  • Man who assaulted his ex jailed for six years

    A man accused of tying up and pouring boiling water over his ex in a “horrific and pre-meditated” attack has been jailed for six years by the Sheffield Crown Court.

    Reports have it that Sam Wild, 38, sent his victim to a hotel after having drinks together in Sheffield. He then tricked her into taking her clothes off.

    He then carried on the pretence and tied her up before pouring boiling water over her face and body, leaving her scarred for life.

    The unnamed woman told police she was too scared to refuse Sam sex.

    Wild in previous court hearings pleaded guilty to Section 18 assault – wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

    Wild fled the hotel, near the Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield, leaving his victim tied up and screaming in pain.

    She was finally able to free herself and alert hotel staff, who called police.

    Wild and his victim had previously been in a relationship but were separated at the time the ‘horrific and pre-meditated’ attack took place, police said.

    Speaking after sentencing, PC Jane Guest, from South Yorkshire Police, said: “Wild’s victim suffered significant and extensive burn injuries to her face and body – both first and second degree.

    “She was in the specialist burns unit for weeks and even now, continues to receive treatment.

    “She has demonstrated exceptional strength, not just in her physical recovery, but in her support of our investigation.

    “Her victim statement was read aloud in court, which was incredibly powerful and deeply upsetting.

    “She will be scarred for life by Wild, not just physically but psychologically too.

    “To subject another person to such agonising pain and harm is incomprehensible and no jail sentence can ever undo the damage caused by Wild’s violence.

    “I truly hope that with the conclusion of proceedings this week and the lifetime restraining order granted against Wild, the victim feels her journey towards recovery has taken another shift forward.”

  • Rapper A$AP Rocky denies shooting charges

    Rapper A$AP Rocky has pleaded not guilty to two charges of assault with a firearm in connection with a shooting in Hollywood last November.

    The star, real name Rakim Mayers, is alleged to have pointed the gun at a former friend during an argument.

    Prosecutors say he later fired the weapon twice in the direction of the victim, who sustained a minor injury.

    The 33-year-old, who has had two US number one albums, could face up to nine years in prison if found guilty.

    The rapper, who had a baby with singer Rihanna in May, appeared in court in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

    The star was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport in April, as he returned from a holiday with Rihanna. He was released three hours later – after posting bail of $550,000 (£421,000).

    Terell Ephron, who is part of the A$AP Mob hip-hop collective, identified himself as the victim and took legal action against his former friend last week – alleging assault and battery, negligence and emotional distress.

    Mr Ephron, known as A$AP Relli, alleged that Mr Mayers had “lured” him to an obscure location in Hollywood to discuss a disagreement.

    The lawsuit claims that, after a verbal altercation, Mr Mayers “pulled out a handgun and purposefully pointed it in the direction of [Mr Ephron] and fired multiple shots”.

    Mr Ephron was “struck by bullet projectile/fragments” in his left hand and required medical attention, according to the court papers. He is seeking at least $25,000 (£20,750) in damages.

    At Wednesday’s hearing, judge Victoria B Wilson put a restraining order in place, ordering Mr Mayers to stay 100 yards (91m) away from Mr Ephron at all times, and set a preliminary trial date of 2 November.

    Mr Mayers was previously given a two-year suspended sentence for his role in a brawl in Stockholm in August 2019.

    As A$AP Rocky, he was one of the biggest breakout stars of the 2010s, earning eight platinum singles in the US, including Wild For The Night, Everyday, LSD and A$AP Forever.

    He rose to fame after being championed by Drake, and has worked with artists including Alicia Keys, Lana Del Rey, Skepta, Selena Gomez and Kendrick Lamar.

    Last year, he confirmed he was in a relationship with Rihanna, calling her the “love of my life” and “the one”.

    Source; BBC

  • Totobi Quakyi issues rejoinder on dismissal of security operative who assaulted a soldier

    A former National Security Minister and Information Minister, Kofi Totobi Quakyi, has taken a swipe at the National Security and Information Minister over the dismissal of the security operative who assaulted a soldier, describing it as selective justice.

    He is wondering why the same approach was not used in the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election incident.

    He has issued a rejoinder for Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah and Mr. Albert Kan-Dapaah; current Information and National Security Ministers on the assault of the Soldier by National Security Operatives in broad daylight.

    He said it was disturbing that a commission of enquiry recommendations were abandoned and not implemented.

    To him, it was sad for the president to set aside the recommendations which could have helped punish the persons who assaulted innocent Ghanaians during the by-election.

    Read the rejoinder below:

    Source: rainbowradioonline.com

  • Ghana Armed Forces investigates assault on military officer

    The Military High Command of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) says it has begun investigations into the assault of a Warrant Officer on Wednesday, 25 November 2020.

    A statement signed by the Director of Public Relations of the Ghana Armed Forces, Col. E. Aggrey-Quashie on 30 November 2020 noted that the incident was condemned by the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of National Security and the Military High Command.

    “As a first step towards redressing the problem, the Deputy Security Minister, Hon Henry Quartey and the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lt Gen O. B Akwa, have at an emergency durbar conveyed the sentiment of the two Ministries and rendered an unqualified apology to the said Warrant Officer and by extension the Ghana Armed Forces,” the statement added.

    The statement continued: “All ranks have been assured that the matter is being thoroughly investigated and anyone found culpable would be dealt with in accordance with the law.”

    The Military High Command also reiterated that “the ongoing investigations will be pursued vigorously and sanctions meted out as appropriate” while urging all officers “to exhibit their usual sense of professionalism and tackle all duties with the same level of maturity.”

    Source: Class FM

  • Ghana Armed Forces condemns assault on officer by another security agent at Ashaiman

    Authorities of the Military High Command of the Ghana Armed Forces have expressed disgust over the assault of one of its members, Warrant Officer WOI Mashud Salia by another security agent.

    WOI Salia was reportedly assaulted by some plain-clothed personnel of the National Signals Bureau around Tulaku Junction, on the Ashaiman- Akosombo highway in the Greater Accra Region.

    The unfortunate incident is said to have occurred last Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

    “This bizarre incident has been roundly condemned by both the Ministry of Defence and the Military High Command. The Sector Ministry of National Security has also, in a similar vein, condemned the actions of the personnel involved,” a statement from the Armed Forces indicated.

    Already, the Deputy National Security Minister, Henry Quartey and the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lt Gen OB Akwa, have at an emergency durbar expressed worry over the incident while apologising to the officer involved and the Ghana Armed Forces as a step towards addressing the problem.

    The durbar was held at Michel Camp, Tema on Saturday, November 28, 2020, with troops of the infantry battalion.

    Meanwhile, all ranks have been assured that the “matter is being thoroughly investigated and anyone found culpable would be dealt with in accordance with the law.”

    “It is reiterated that ongoing investigations will be pursued vigorously and sanctions meted out as appropriate”, portions of the statement read.

    In the meantime, all ranks have been urged to exhibit their usual sense of professionalism and
    tackle all duties with the same level of maturity.

    Source: citinewsroom

  • Driver in court for physically assaulting hairdresser

    Kojo Aduboah a driver, popularly called Kojo Afro, has been granted bail; the sum of GHC2,000.00 with two sureties for allegedly subjecting one Mrs. Hannah Annan to beatings at Efutu, near Cape Coast.

    Aduboah pleaded not guilty to the charge of assault and the Court presided over by Mrs. Abena Buansi adjourned the case to Monday, June 29.

    Prosecuting, Sergeant Iddrisu Yakubu, told the Court that at about 0630 hours on Friday, January 24, the complainant who was on her way to fetch water, met the accused and he started beating her mercilessly without any provocation.

    A passer-by intervened, rescued the woman and took her to the police station to report her ordeal.

    The accused person in his caution statement denied ever beating the woman but rather-held her hand, Sergeant Yakubu said.

    After thorough investigations, Aduboah was charged with the offence.

     

    Source: GNA

  • Outrage as man batters his wife then brags about it on Facebook

    A man allegedly battered his wife then had the courage to boast about it on Facebook while challenging the police to come and arrest him.

    The man, with the Facebook user name Afobaje Maiyegun, hinted that the incident had to do with him talking to a woman.

    Sharing photos of his bleeding wife, he wrote: “I beat my wife and am waiting for her police because I talk to a woman.”

    Sharing photos of his bleeding wife, he wrote: “I beat my wife and am waiting for her police because I talk to a woman.”

    Outrage as man batters his wife then brags about it on Facebook by sharing photos of her bleeding face

    Though he posted the photos a week ago, it just got the attention of Facebook users and they are currently camped on his wall, calling him out.

    Outrage as man batters his wife then brags about it on Facebook by sharing photos of her bleeding face

    See a few comments below.

    Outrage as man batters his wife then brags about it on Facebook by sharing photos of her bleeding face

    Outrage as man batters his wife then brags about it on Facebook by sharing photos of her bleeding face

    Outrage as man batters his wife then brags about it on Facebook by sharing photos of her bleeding face

     

    Source: thepressradio.com

  • Lockdown: GJA condemns assault on journalists by soldiers

    The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has condemned the alleged assault of two journalists by soldiers in the Ashanti and Greater Accra Regions.

    The first incident is said to involve a TV Africa reporter, Samuel Adobah who was allegedly assaulted by a soldier while covering a fire incident at Olebu in the Ga Central Municipality.

    The second incident which occurred at Akrem in the Asokore Mampong Municipality in the Ashanti Region had to do with a correspondent of Deutsche Welle, Yussif Abdul Ganiyu who was assaulted by a military officer on April 5, 2020.

    The GJA in a statement signed by its General Secretary, Kofi Yeboah said it finds the assault by the soldiers as “unprofessional, brutish, barbaric and a blot on the image of a military institution held in high esteem in peacekeeping operations across the world.”

    It urged the military authorities to “fish out the culprits” for sanction in order to “redeem its image from the damage caused by the unprofessional conduct of the soldiers in question.”

    The GJA said it had already contacted military authorities about the incident and they had given the assurance to deal with the matter.

    It also called on the Police to investigate the two cases quickly to “bring the culprits to face the full rigours of the law.”

    Aside this incident, there have been some incidents of abuse in some parts of the country.

    A few weeks ago, a journalist with Kumasi based Zuria Radio was similarly attacked.

    The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah subsequently promised swift action against any officer found culpable of human rights abuse within the partial lockdown period.

    President Nana Akufo Addo, while his COVID-19 update 6 also called on security agencies enforcing the law on lockdown to refrain from human rights abuses.

     

     

    Source: citinewsroom 

  • Woman burnt after husband pushed her into burning charcoal

    A woman was severely burnt after her husband angrily shoved her onto burning charcoal.

    The incident occurred Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Akotoe a farming community in the Upper Manya Krobo District of the Eastern region.

    According to a witness, the couple had a misunderstanding while burning biomass to produce Charcoal which is their source of livelihood.

    The man, identified as Yaow Abotsi could not control his anger and gave the wife a hefty shove which landed her on the burning charcoal.

    The woman,Theresa Abotsi, suffered severe burns around the body particularly her back and buttocks.

    The case has not been reported to the Police neither the victim sent to the hospital.

    However, some officials of National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) in the Upper Manya Krobo District who got a hint of the incident during a routine exercise in the area are reported to have taken the matter up.

    Women in Ghana continue to suffer varied forms of domestic violence despite the existence of the Domestic Violence Act of Ghana which prescribes criminal sanctions for perpetrators of domestic violence and offer remedies for domestic violence victims.

    Concerns have been raised over the low rate of prosecution of culprits of domestic violence, and governments fail to set up Victims of Domestic violence Support Fund instructed under Section 9 of the Domestic Violence Act 732.

    The “Victims of Domestic Violence Support Fund” if established, will seek to support the basic material needs of victims, train the families of victims, rehabilitate and reintegrate victims with families, construct of reception shelters for victims in the regions and districts and training and capacity building of persons connected with the provision of shelter.”

     

    Source: starrfm.com.gh

  • Watchman jailed for assaulting third wife

    A 51-year-old watchman has been sentenced to one month imprisonment by the Tepa District Court for assaulting his third wife at Tepa, in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality.

    Mallam Issah Ibrahim pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea by the court presided over by Madam Lilian Kankam.

    Prosecuting, Police Chief Inspector Jonas Newlove Agyei told the court that the victim, Aishatu Fuseni, who was the complainant, was a petty trader and third wife of the convict.

    He said on January 21 this year at about 0730 hours, a quarrel ensued between the complainant and the second wife who called the complainant, a barren.

    The prosecution said the complainant retaliated by calling the second wife a prostitute.

    Prosecution said, Ibrahim who was present became offended with the third wife.

    He said the next evening, Ibrahim returned from work, entered into the room of the complainant who had just finished bathing with no clothes on, and subjected her to severe beatings with an iron rod, asking her to give reasons for referring to the second wife as a prostitute.

    Chief Inspector Agyei said a report was made to the Tepa police who arrested Ibrahim and in his cautioned statement, admitted the offence and was therefore charged with the offence after investigation.

     

    Source: ghananewsagency.org

  • 6 Chinese arrested for assaulting Ghanaian worker at Awutu Bosom Abena

    Six Chinese nationals have been arrested by the Awutu Bereku District Police Command for assaulting a 40-year-old Ghanaian employee, Baba Amadu at Awutu Bosom Abena in the Central Region.

    The victim is battling for his life after he was handcuffed, hanged on a tree and brutalized till he started vomiting blood.

    Baba Amadu, a worker at the J. F Stone quarry owned by the Chinese nationals narrated to Kasapa New Yaw Boagyan that a supervisor ordered him to offload stones to one of the machines not knowing that one Chinese man was wielding a damaged part of the machine.

    According to him, the Chinese man came out of the machine and he informed his other colleagues and he was sacked immediately.

    “I was called back today to come and continue my work, upon reaching the yard, the Chinese men who had ambushed the compound handcuffed me, hanged me on a tree, fired a warning shot close to my eyes and beat me mercilessly till I went unconscious,” he narrated.

    The senior brother of the victim, Kweku Gyatey expressed fear that his brother could die any moment from now because he is having internal bleeding as well as vomiting blood.

    Meanwhile, the Chinese suspects have been arrested by Awutu Beraku District Police Command.

     

    Source: kasapafmonline.com

  • Journalist Assault Case: NPP Volta Region chair, 3 others charged

    The Attorney General Department has directed the Keta Divisional Police to charge the Volta regional chairman of the rulling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Makafui Kofi Woanya and three others identified as Alex Tugba, Koffie Gakpovi and Gameli Avevor for assaulting a journalist Akpagana-Kesedovo Logah.

    In a criminal summons served on Mr. Woanya through his secretary at the party office in Ho, he is to appear before the Anloga Magistrate Court on Wednesday 13th November, 2019 to defend two charges leveled against him.

    Read: Midland assault case: Police complete probe, disciplinary board to take action

    The charges

    Assault on Akpagana-kesedovo Logah, and abetment of crime could not be prosecuted by the Keta Divisional Police but for the intervention of the Police Professionalism Standard Bureau (PPSB) and the Attorney General Department that gave expert advices on the case about two years ago.

    Mr. Woanya is expected to inform the Keta Police about the whereabout of his three accomplices who have since 2016 been at large.

    It has been three years of investigation by the Keta Divisional Police Command in to this assault case.

    Read: KNUST police arrest 2 persons for assaulting SRC executives

    It could be recalled that attack on journalists in Anlo and the Volta region at large came to limelight when a thug led by Mr. Makafui Woanya(the then regional Youth Organizer of the NPP) assaulted and chased Mr. Logah when he was investigating dangers posed by the Anloga market in in September 2016.

    Another instance was what nearly turned bloody when Mr. Woanya in the company of the Keta Municipal Engineer, Samuel Dompreh attacked same journalist together with Eyram Kingsley Ameshie (also a journalist) on their investigation into some shoddy construction works in the Keta Municipality in 2018.

     

    Source: ghananewsonline.com.gh