A military officer has been shot and killed over a land dispute atKasoa Millennium City, according to multiple sources.
Details regarding the identity of the assailant and the deceased as well as the precise timing of the incident, or the events that led to the soldier’s tragic death remain unclear.
A viral video, attributed to Adom TV, shows the deceased slumped inside a Toyota RAV4, with blood evident on his head.
The footage also shows that one of the vehicle’s front tyres had ended up in a gutter.
Multiple sources have reported that a military officer was fatally shot during a land dispute at Kasoa Millennium City. However, specific details about the identities of those involved, the timing of the incident, and the events leading to the soldier’s death remain unclear.
A viral video circulating, attributed to Adom TV, depicts the deceased slumped inside a Toyota RAV4 with blood visible on his head.
Additionally, the footage shows one of the vehicle’s front tires submerged in a gutter.
A voice can be heard in the background of the video exclaiming, “Oh! God, he killed him, killed him, he is dead!” As of now, neither the Ghana Police Service nor the Ghana Armed Forces has issued an official statement regarding the incident.
A group of enraged family members has assaulted staff at the Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa, Awutu Senya East Constituency, alleging negligence that led to the death of their 17-year-old son.
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at approximately 10:00 PM, the family brought Nana Adu, who had lost consciousness, to the hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, the boy passed away an hour later.
Upon learning of the boy’s demise, some family members became enraged, vandalizing hospital property, and physically assaulting staff.
The deceased’s father, Daniel Hebibor, accused the medical staff of administering incorrect medication, attributing it to his son’s death.
However, Dr. Apetogbor Dzedegbe, the Medical Superintendent of the Mother and Child Hospital, vehemently denied the allegations, stating that the doctors had done everything possible to save the boy’s life, but he could not be revived.
Meanwhile, the Kasoa District Police Command has apprehended three family members for assaulting hospital staff to aid in the investigation.
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Francis Asenso-Boakye, has announced that significant portions of the Kasoa-Winneba double-lane road, currently under construction, will be opened to traffic in eight months.
This development comes as part of efforts to ease traffic congestion and reduce accidents on what is considered one of the most accident-prone roads in Ghana.
During a working tour to inspect road projects in the Central Region, Mr Asenso-Boakye expressed satisfaction with the progress of work being executed by the contractors, Nag Fairmount Company Limited and MM Delivery Company Limited.
The $85,328,761 project, funded by the Government, includes the construction of interchanges/flyovers at Sapato, Akoti, Budumburam, Awutu, and Winneba Junction. Additionally, extra service lanes will be provided at all entry points to the main dualised road to assist commercial drivers in picking up and dropping passengers.
The Minister emphasized that the completion of the project, scheduled for 36 months, will connect Accra to Winneba, Cape Coast, and the Western Region, easing vehicular traffic congestion and boosting tourism, education, and commerce in the region.
In a related development, Mr Asenso-Boakye inspected works on the 14 km Kasoa-Bawjiase road, which is expected to be completed in September 2024. The road, valued at GHȼ95,945,753.56, connects Kasoa to the Awutu Senya West District. The Minister commended the contractor, Big Dreams Investment, for the progress of work, which is at 62 percent completion and scheduled for full completion by the end of the year.
The Minister also expressed satisfaction with the progress of works on the Ojobi-Senya-Bereku road in the Awutu Senya West District, the Assin Manso-Eshiem-Ajumako road in Assin South, and the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam districts. He noted that the timely completion of these projects would improve the transportation network in the area.
‘’This reflects the Government’s commitment to improving the road networks to enhance transportation and reduce travelling time for commuters.’’
In December 2023, stakeholders in the roads and transportation sector in the region expressed dissatisfaction over approximately 100 road projects that had been abandoned by contractors. These projects included 30 under the Ghana Highway Authority, 40 under the Urban Roads Department, and several others under the Feeder Roads Department.
According to the stakeholders, some contractors had been absent from the project sites for over a year, attributing their abandonment to a lack of funds. This situation had led to delays in completing the projects and had significantly impacted the transportation network in the region.
The Central East Regional Police Command has made significant strides in responding to reports of missing genitals in Kasoa.
The Command has announced the arrest of 10 individuals, one of whom is female. Additionally, efforts are underway to locate one individual who is currently evading authorities.
DCOP Joseph Owusu-Bempah, the Central East Regional Police Commander, disclosed that three suspects have been remanded into police custody as investigations continue, with the possibility of further legal action pending.
Speaking to Citi FM on April 17, DCOP Owusu-Bempah underscored the gravity of such allegations, affirming that individuals alleging missing genitalia would be apprehended and subjected to medical examination before any investigative procedures commence.
These arrests come amidst escalating concerns and rumors within the Kasoa community regarding the alleged incidents of missing genitals. The swift response by law enforcement aims to restore calm and assure public safety.
DCOP Owusu-Bempah reiterated the police’s unwavering dedication to thoroughly probe the matter and ensure that all culprits face the full force of the law.
He urged community members to promptly report any suspicious activities or pertinent information, emphasizing the pivotal role of collaboration between the police and the public in upholding peace and security in the region.
“We have many; about six people have been sent to court, three were remanded for two weeks. The last time they went to court the court deferred the sentence.
“Others have also been sentenced. But so far we have made about ten arrests in Kasoa, one person has run away and we are going after him.”
The Central East Regional Police Command has reported the arrest of 10 individuals, including a female, in connection with allegations of missing genitals in the Kasoa area.
One suspect is currently evading capture and is being pursued by the police.
Additionally, three others have been remanded into police custody and are awaiting sentencing at a later date.
The Central East Regional Police Commander, DCOP Joseph Owusu-Bempah, stated to Citi News that anyone making such allegations will be apprehended and taken to the hospital for further investigation before the matter is fully examined.
“We have many; about six people have been sent to court, three were remanded for two weeks. The last time they went to court the court deferred the sentence.
“Others have also been sentenced. But so far we have made about ten arrests in Kasoa, one person has run away and we are going after him.”
A driver and a Kasoa resident have been apprehended for allegedly assaulting a police officer following a dispute over an unauthorized increase in transport fare.
Law enforcement officials report that a passenger filed a complaint at Kasoa Central Business District, alleging that a driver had attacked him when he refused to pay the new fare imposed by the Concerned Drivers Association.
According to Jonathan Ayitey, an eyewitness speaking to Adom News, a police officer detained the driver, who operates at the Kasoa lorry station.
The driver, resisting arrest, purportedly slapped the police officer during the altercation.
Subsequently, another civilian, displeased with the situation, was also arrested after making threats to organize a group to confront the police officers.
Additional drivers, perceiving an injustice against their colleague, converged on the police station.
To control the escalating situation, the police officers on duty resorted to using pepper spray to disperse the agitated drivers.
As of now, both the driver and the resident are in police custody.
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has reacted to the recent reports surrounding the purported shrinking of the male reproductive organ in Kasoa.
Per reports, seven individuals have fallen victim.
In a post on X platform, Mr Simons likened the current situation to an outbreak dubbed “koro”, a psychotic/panic anxiety disease that “triggered mass hysteria in many parts of the world, from China & Thailand to Nigeria & Kenya for decades.”
Per the information shared by Mr Simons, the koro phenomenon is also known among diverse ethnic and religious groups in Asia and Africa, typically in cultures in which reproductive ability is a major determinant of a young person’s worth.
“Koro epidemics of panic anxiety due to widespread fears of losing one’s genitals, procreative ability, and even one’s life, are triggered by rumors of genital disappearance supposedly caused in China by female fox spirits, in Singapore and Thailand by mass poisoning, and in Africa by sorcery, usually in the context of socioeconomic or political tension.
“Today, in contemporary Western societies, ideas of genital disappearance are not culturally endorsed. But historically, it should be remembered that in the late Middle Ages in Europe, a man could lose his membrum virile through magical attacks by witches.
“The conclusion is that the psychological disappearance of the penis is a universal syndrome that was described recently in Asia and Africa and already in Medieval Europe.”
The reported shrinking of genitals is not a new phenomenon in Ghana. In January 1997, 19 people were arrested for assaulting an innocent individual and disserminating false information on the shrinking of genitalia.
The recent Kasoa "missing manhood" scare in the outer suburbs of Accra is most likely just another outbreak of "koro", the well known psychotic/panic anxiety disease that has triggered mass hysteria in many parts of the world, from China & Thailand to Nigeria & Kenya for decades pic.twitter.com/O6FBFBpSxp
Currently, a District Court at Awutu Breku has remanded into police custody a 22-year-old electrician who allegedly raised false alarm that his penis shrunk at Millenium City in Kasoa.
Michael Nelson is being held over publication of false news and causing unlawful harm.
Nelson is said to have raised alarm falsely that his penis had shrunk and accused Safiru Bohari, a nail technician, the complainant, as the one who caused it.
Due to the accused person’s false alarm, Bohari was beaten up by some people.
The court did not take the plea of Michael Nelson. He is expected to reappear before the court presided over by Naomi Kontuor on April 11, 2024.
The Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) of the Awutu Senya East Municipal Assembly has refuted claims of individuals mysteriously losing their genitals in Kasoa and surrounding areas.
In a statement endorsed by the Municipal Chief Executive, Anita Love Obo Amissah, who also serves as the Head of the Municipal Security Council, it was asserted that there is no medical evidence supporting such incidents in the locality.
“It has come to the attention of the Municipal Security Council that some residents are peddling rumours that some ritualists are in the Municipality and that anytime they touch the genitalia area of a male, the penis of the victim disappears.
“Investigations have revealed that no such rumours have been corroborated by any medical team so far. The issue has generated a lot of fear. panic, and chaos amongst the residents of the Awutu Senya East Municipality,” the statement said.
In urging the public to disregard the baseless rumors and continue with their daily activities, the Council emphasized its firm stance against such misinformation.
It declared its commitment to thoroughly investigate and take strict action against anyone responsible for spreading such falsehoods.
“The Security Council has taken a very serious exception of the matter and as such wishes to inform the general public to go about their normal duties without fear, and that the Security Council are on top of their jobs to ensure a happy Easter Celebration.
“The Security Council also wishes to caution the general public that whoever is apprehended. and proven to peddle false rumours about the missing Male Genitals would be severely sanctioned,” the statement concluded.
The lifeless body of a man, suspected to be in his late thirties, was discovered at Kasoa Walantu Junction in Awutu Senya East of the Central Region.
Evidence suggests that he was murdered elsewhere and his body was later dumped at Walantu Junction.
The deceased was found unclothed, bearing lacerations on his head and various parts of his body, during the early hours of Saturday.
According to the local Assemblyman, Honorable Robert Arthur, the identity of the deceased remains unknown to the community, although it has been reported that he hails from Liberia Camp.
Hon. Robert Arthur has urged the Kasoa Police Commander to enhance security measures in the area due to escalating criminal activities.
In the meantime, the body of the deceased has been transported to the Mortuary for further procedures.
A man believed to be in his late thirties was found dead by the roadside at Kasoa Walantu junction in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region.
The unidentified man was discovered naked with visible head injuries. Sources suggest that he was killed elsewhere and dumped at the Walantu junction.
In an interview with Adom News, Robert Arthur, the Assembly Member for the Kasoa Walantu Electoral Area, stated that the deceased is not known in the area.
However, a resident identified him as a resident of Liberia Camp. Mr. Arthur expressed concern about the rising criminal activities in Kasoa Walantu and its surroundings, urging the police to improve security measures to protect lives and property.
Meanwhile, Nana Kofi Ahomka, an elder of the community, lamented the ongoing terrorizing of the community by criminals. He called on the government to help establish a community watchdog group to assist law enforcement in combating crime.
Residents of Blue Top Estate in Kasoa, Central Region, successfully rescued an eight-year-old boy who was kidnapped, suspected to be awaiting ritual killing.
The boy was abducted by suspected ‘sakawa boys’ while on his way to school on the morning of Tuesday, March 12.
Found with his hands tied behind his back and his mouth stuffed with clothes, the victim, a pupil of Great Promise School Complex, appeared dirty in a video posted on X, clad only in his school uniform shorts and singlet, with no shirt.
He was discovered in darkness on Tuesday evening at a deserted site by a Fulani herdsman grazing his cows.
Upon finding the boy, the herdsman sought help from neighbors to rescue him.
Reports indicate that the boy was bound, allegedly awaiting ritual killing by the ‘sakawa boys’ later that same evening he was captured.
Some residents of Kasoa rescued an 8 year old basic 5 student who was k!dnapped by some suspected ritualist on his way to school at Blue Top Estate, Kasoa.
They found the young boy at night with his hands t!ed behind his back with rope and cloth stuffed in his mouth. pic.twitter.com/Xq5QlX2e8F
Residents of Blue Top Estate in Kasoa, Central Region, successfully rescued an eight-year-old boy who was kidnapped, suspected to be awaiting ritual killing.
The boy was abducted by suspected ‘sakawa boys’ while on his way to school on the morning of Tuesday, March 12.
Found with his hands tied behind his back and his mouth stuffed with clothes, the victim, a pupil of Great Promise School Complex, appeared dirty in a video posted on X, clad only in his school uniform shorts and singlet, with no shirt.
He was discovered in darkness on Tuesday evening at a deserted site by a Fulani herdsman grazing his cows.
Upon finding the boy, the herdsman sought help from neighbors to rescue him.
Reports indicate that the boy was bound, allegedly awaiting ritual killing by the ‘sakawa boys’ later that same evening he was captured.
An unidentified woman in her forties was discovered lifeless at the Kasoa-Kaemebre junction in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region.
Her lifeless body was found beside her phone, sparking concerns about the circumstances of her demise.
According to an eyewitness who shared details with Rainbow Radio’s Oheneba Ademah, the woman was initially found on a bench in front of a store on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in the morning.
However, she was later discovered on the ground with blood emanating from her nostrils and mouth.
The eyewitness suggested the possibility of the woman having endured severe beatings or poisoning, leading to her tragic death.
This incident has instilled fear and panic within the local residents, who are now urging the police to investigate the matter thoroughly.
Nasir and his “lover” were assaulted by his childhood friends upon discovery, leading security officials to intervene with a warning shot, dispersing the enraged crowd.
Now stabilized at the hospital, Nasir tearfully considers reporting the incident to the police for protection and seeking justice.
“I was there for antenatal care when they brought him to the hospital reception. It was a really bad sight. I don’t know what could have happened if he had not been rescued early,” a pregnant woman who was an eyewitness recounted.
“Now that LGBQT has been declared illegal by the law, it is only right that we report any suspects to the police rather than continue this barbaric act of instant justice. It most often leads to attacking innocent people,” one of the doctors advised.
In Ghanaian society, homosexuality is considered an abomination, a sentiment exacerbated by the recent passage of the anti-gay bill.
However, Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS, has voiced serious apprehensions regarding Ghana’s endorsement of the anti-gay legislation.
In a statement, UNAIDS cautioned that if enacted, the bill could fuel violence, obstruct access to vital services, and undermine basic freedoms, potentially impeding Ghana’s developmental trajectory.
Byanyima underscored the detrimental effects on the fight against AIDS and public health in general.
The statement emphasized the potential infringement on individual liberties and the broader efforts to address health challenges.
Chaos is said to have erupted at Dr. Kofi Boateng Memorial Hospital in Kasoa, near Accra, when a young man named Silas was rushed to the hospital in a delicate state.
Per reports, he suffered a brutal attack by his Muslim brothers over allegations of being gay.
Nasir’s childhood friends assaulted him and another, suspected to be his lover . It is said that it took the efforts of security officials to disperse the angry mob.
“I was there for antenatal care when they brought him to the hospital reception. It was a really bad sight. I don’t know what could have happened if he had not been rescued early,” a pregnant woman who was an eyewitness recounted.
“Now that LGBTQ has been declared illegal by the law, it is only right that we report any suspects to the police rather than continue this barbaric act of instant justice. It most often leads to attacking innocent people,” one of the doctors advised.
Homosexuality is considered an abomination in the Ghanaian community, a sentiment exacerbated by the recent approval of the anti-gay bill.
Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS, has expressed serious concerns about Ghana’s approval of the bill. In a statement, UNAIDS warned that if enacted, the bill could incite violence, impede access to life-saving services, and undermine fundamental liberties, potentially hindering Ghana’s developmental progress.
Byanyima emphasized the adverse impact of the bill on the fight against AIDS and overall public health. The statement highlighted the potential harm that such legislation could cause to individual freedoms and broader efforts to combat health challenges.
One of the teenagers implicated in the alleged murder of an 11-year-old boy in Kasoa for a money ritual has once again denied any involvement in the crime, asserting that his co-accused framed him.
During the cross-examination by state prosecutors in front of Justice Lydia Osei Marfo, the young defendant claimed the entire incident was a setup, emphasizing that he was not close to the boy and had not conspired to murder him.
This statement followed the confrontation with his police caution statement, where he previously stated knowledge of his alleged accomplice.
Under Senior State Attorney Nana Ama Adoma’s questioning, the young defendant insisted that the boy had merely slept at his place the Friday before the incident, suggesting, “I believe it was a setup into which I fell.”
He further disclaimed knowledge of the tools allegedly used in the offense, saying, “I know nothing about the exhibits brought from the crime scene.
Those working tools were there before we got there. And I’m pleading with the court that a fingerprint test be conducted on those exhibits to confirm whether I held any of them.”
He requested a fingerprint test on the exhibits collected from the unfinished building where the victim was killed.
A 15-year-old and an 18-year-old (young offender) face charges of conspiracy and murder in the trial for the 11-year-old boy’s killing.
Prosecutors allege that on March 29, 2021, the accused sought a spiritualist’s assistance for money rituals, involving a sum of GH¢5,000 and a human sacrifice.
On April 3, 2021, they allegedly used the boy for their ritual, luring him into an uncompleted building, where he was fatally attacked and buried with the intent to convey him to the spiritualist.
Just one day before Valentine’s Day, a Kasoa girl broke up with her boyfriend.
Just one day before Valentine’s Day, a Kasoa girl who dates a barber had her heart broken.
The man ended up with a broken heart when he went to her house to get ready for their first Valentine’s Day together.
Sources claim that there were warning indications from the start that this girl is in high demand and hard to retain, but the barber disregarded his friends’ advice.
The girl was having none of the barber’s drama, despite the barber’s tears and pleadings for forgiveness captured on camera.
The girl in the video claims that although she was a good girlfriend to him—taking care of him and even washing his clothes when he was sick—the guyonly does things to make her look bad.
The unfortunate thing is that despite being there, the girl’s mother and sister were unable to persuade her to accept the barber’s apology.
The 18-year-old implicated in the alleged Kasoa ritual murder case has contradicted the assertions made by State Prosecutors, denying that he and the 15-year-old juvenile planned to seek spiritual powers for wealth.
The second accused has also contested allegations suggesting that he had discussions with the first accused about a potential trip to the Volta Region for spiritual assistance if the priest in Amasaman did not meet their expectations.
Both teenagers face charges of conspiracy and the murder of 10-year-old Ishmael Mensah Abdallah before the High Court in Accra, under the jurisdiction of Justice Lydia Osei Marfo.
While the 15-year-old juvenile (1st Accused) has admitted to the offense, stating that they “committed the crime together,” the 18-year-old (2nd Accused) has denied the charges.
Currently, State Prosecutors, led by Nana Adoma Osei, are subjecting the 18-year-old to cross-examination to scrutinize the credibility of his testimony before the High Court, presided over by Justice Lydia Osei Marfo.
A suspected armed robber identified as Baba Mohammed was found dead with multiple bullet wounds in the Kasoa High Tension area of the Awutu Senya East Constituency in the Central Region.
The incident occurred on Thursday, February 8, 2025, at dawn.
According to reports gathered by Kasapa News, the deceased’s body was discovered dumped by an unidentified taxi cab.
Residents of the area, upon waking up, were shocked to find the lifeless body, prompting speculation that Baba Mohammed may have been involved in armed robbery activities and was shot during an attempted robbery.
Following the discovery, police officers from the Kasoa Divisional Police Command swiftly responded and rushed the victim to the Kasoa Polyclinic for medical attention.
However, Baba Mohammed was pronounced dead upon arrival at the medical facility.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The body of the deceased has been transferred to the mortuary pending further inquiries by law enforcement.
The incident has stirred concerns among residents of Kasoa, highlighting the prevalence of crime in the area and the need for heightened security measures.
As investigations continue, the community awaits answers regarding the events leading to the untimely demise of Baba Mohammed.
A suspected armed robber, Baba Mohammed, was found dead with multiple bullet wounds at Kasoa High Tension in the Awutu Senya East Constituency in the Central Region.
An unidentified taxi cab reportedly dumped his body at the location on Thursday, February 8, 2025, at dawn.
According to information gathered by Kasapa News Yaw Boagyan, residents discovered the deceased lying in a pool of blood, leading them to suspect that he was involved in robbery and shot during the act.
Police officers from the Kasoa Divisional Police Command rushed him to the Kasoa Polyclinic for treatment, but he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The body has been taken to the mortuary, and the police have initiated an investigation into the incident.
Unknown assailants have shot and killed a suspected armed robber, Baba Mohammed, whose lifeless body was later found at Kasoa High Tension in the Awutu Senya East Constituency, Central Region.
The incident occurred at dawn on Thursday, February 8, 2025.According to reports from Kasapa News Yaw Boagyan, the deceased, with multiple bullet wounds, was abandoned by an unidentified taxi cab.
Residents who found the body in a pool believe he might have been involved in an armed robbery, resulting in the fatal shooting.
Promptly, the police from Kasoa Divisional Police Command transported the injured suspect to Kasoa Polyclinic for urgent medical attention. Unfortunately, he was declared dead upon arrival.
The police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the deceased’s body has been deposited at the mortuary.
At the High Court in Accra, presided over by Justice Lydia Osei Marfo, the 18-year-old teenager, who stands charged alongside a 15-year-old juvenile for the murder of Ishmael Mensah Abdallah, has asserted, “I do not know anything about the death.”
These two individuals are facing charges of conspiracy and murder in connection with the tragic death of 10-year-old Ishmael Mensah Abdallah.
During the court proceedings on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the 18-year-old juvenile, serving as the second accused, commenced his defense in the ongoing trial subsequent to the closure of the first accused’s case.
Under the guidance of his legal representative, the 18-year-old presented his Evidence-in-Chief to the Court. He refuted the allegations leveled against him, particularly contesting the assertion made by the 15-year-old juvenile, who serves as the first accused.
The first accused admitted to the offense and claimed that they “committed the crime together.”
However, the 18-year-old denied the veracity of this statement, asserting that the account provided by the 15-year-old was false, particularly regarding any alleged planning of the death of 10-year-old Ishmael.
“When the first accused spent the night in my house, we did not plan the death of Ishmael,” he told the Court on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
“On Friday, (April 2, 2021), when the first accused came to my house, I asked him where he was coming from and he told me that he went to work with his father around Subum near Nsawam.
“I asked him where his father was and he told me that his father had left earlier to the house,” he narrated to the Court.
He added, “I also asked him if he had been home and he told me that when he went home, he saw that the door had been locked so he decided to spend the night in my house because I was home alone that day.”
“When he spent the night in my house, we did not discuss anything in relation to going to any place and on that day, he (15-year-old) did not speak to anyone on phone when he was in my house,” he told the jury.
“I told him the coming Monday, (April 5, 2021), I would want to visit my hometown. He told me he’d like to come along with me to my home town because he had heard that there’s a lot of black magic there.
“The first accused (15-year-old juvenile) also told me that he had won a lottery and that he had GHc500 on his phone that day.
“I told him that I was feeling sleepy and I wanted to go to sleep. I turned off the light and we both slept,” he told the Court.
Asked by his Counsel to tell the Court what happened the next day, the 2nd Accused offered explanation.
“My lady on Saturday, April 3, 2021, when I and the first accused woke up, I told him to wash his face and start heading home since his father might be looking for him.
“After he freshened up, he left. The first accused left my house at about 5am to 6am.
“I went to brush my teeth and that is when my grandfather asked me to warm the farm so I and my siblings can eat.
“I lit up the fire and was about to warm the food when I saw Mr Nyarko father asked how I was doing,” he narrated to the Court.
“I said I was fine, he proceeded to tell me that he had some work to do and would like me to assist him to do that. I asked him where his son, 1st Accused was and he told me that 1st Accused wasn’t feeling well so he could not assist him.
“I asked his (1st accused) father if he was aware that his son slept over in my house on Friday,” but said, “the first accused father told me that his son did not tell him that but rather he told him that he slept in an uncompleted building close to their house,” he stated.
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) management has outlined the difficulties it encounters in ensuring a consistent water supply to residents in the Greater Accra Region.
Despite a production capacity of 150 million gallons per day, areas such as Adenta, Kasoa, Weija, and Apaapa in La have experienced irregular water supply, leading to concerns from residents.
Some have resorted to purchasing water from tankers at high costs due to the impact on their daily lives.
In an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Citi FM, GWCL’s Managing Director, Ing. Dr. Clifford Braimah, attributed the water supply shortfall to unexpected issues at the Kpong and Weija Water Treatment Plants.
“Production of water supply to Accra is 150 million gallons per day or 682,000 cubic meters per day,” he added.
He mentioned challenges such as old pumps breaking down, weed blockage at Kpong due to dam spillage, and tampering with pipelines by customers.
Dr. Braimah called for capital injection, collaboration with the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), and the replacement of outdated pumps to address these challenges.
Highlighting the outdated infrastructure, particularly pumps dating back to 1965, Dr. Braimah emphasized the need for retooling the system and renewing old equipment.
“The recent problem was an unplanned issue at Kpong [Treatment Plant] and that of Weija [Water Treatment Plant]. There are very old pumps that have been trying to manage, and they normally break down at Weija. At Kpong, after the flooding due to the Akosombo dam spillage, there was a weed blockage. Everything is normalized now, and the challenge has been resolved,” the Managing Director of GWCL said.
“Together with the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), we should be able to move to the government and say that there must be some level of injection of capital. We will have to make a proper case that the gap will be closed. If they leave it to us, some people will not pay their tariffs, some will get people who will do illegal connections. Once they do the illegal connections, they don’t take into consideration our hydraulic system. These are the challenges we are faced with.”
“We need to retool the old system; if you go to Kpong [Treatment Plant] today, we have pumps that are as old as 1965. For the regulator, it’s dead. Because we are still using them, we take money to repair them when they break down. So, renewal of the old system,” he stated.
He stressed that the population growth in Accra has surpassed the water company’s capacity, making it imperative to upgrade and address the challenges faced in delivering consistent water supply to residents.
A blaze has ravaged over twenty containers in the vicinity of Datus Complex School, near the Kasoa New Market.
According to ADO 1 Charles Naam-Were, the Operations Officer at Budumburam Fire Station, the cause of the fire is currently unknown, prompting the initiation of investigations into the incident.
The fire, as reported by fire officers, commenced around 1 pm on Saturday, quickly consuming numerous containers.
ADO 1 Charles Naam-Were explained, “We received a call from the fire master control around 13:06 hours. Within 1 minute, we left the station and arrived here around 13:15 hours. Upon our arrival, the fire was well alight. Our priority was to salvage and prevent the other containers from being engulfed by the fire. Therefore, we tactically tackled the fire by containing it and preventing its spread to adjacent containers. Once we secured the perimeter, we commenced actively fighting the fire. However, as the situation escalated, we realized that the fire was spreading extensively, prompting us to call for backup.”
Shop owners, who witnessed the loss of their properties to the fire, expressed shock at the incident.
Despite the intensity of the fire, efforts were made to safeguard the remaining containers from further damage.
In the meantime, some residents speculate that the fire may have been triggered by human error.
Two individuals have been rushed to Kasoa Polyclinic in critical condition after being struck by a Toyota Corolla whose driver lost control.
The incident occurred as the victims were waiting for a commercial vehicle at Domeabra in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, according to reports.
Joseph Akrashie, the Assemblyman for Domeabra Electoral Area, confirmed the accident to Adom News, providing details about the unfolding circumstances.
The driver, identified as an Immigration officer, attempted to overtake the vehicle ahead but tragically lost control, colliding with pedestrians patiently awaiting transportation.
Following the incident, the Toyota Corolla not only collided with another car but also crashed into a watermelon seller’s stall, adding complexity to the situation.
Mr. Akrashie conveyed that the injured victims were promptly transported to the hospital for necessary medical attention.
Additionally, law enforcement officers have towed the involved vehicles to the Amanfrom Police station.
Gunshots were fired, and one person was rendered unconscious during an assault that ensued after NDC members requested a recount in the Kasoa Kpomotey and Kasoa Old Times electoral areas.
Witnesses reported that NDC members were protesting against a perceived phantom polling station at the Kasoa ICGC polling center.
According to some NDC members, there were supposed to be four assembly members and four unit committee members, totaling eight ballot boxes, but after the election, there were five ballot boxes designated for assembly members.
This led to demands for a recount, resulting in a physical altercation between NDC and NPP members.
Imoro Ibrahim said “one individual was knocked unconscious and promptly taken to the Kasoa Polyclinic”.
Following the altercation, another group arrived and began firing live bullets and spraying pepper spray.
The situation escalated to the Kasoa Divisional Police Command, where NDC Constituency Executives and their supporters surrounded the police command, demanding a recount of the results from the Kasoa Old Timers electoral area.
“Old Timers as we are standing here as NDC members, we don’t have an assembly man, we are waiting for the authorities and the EC for the final verdict, so no one should hold himself as an assembly man”.
In the wake of the violent incident, NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Awutu Senya East Constituency, Phillis Naa Koryo, is urging NDC members to accept the results from the Kasoa Old Timers electoral area.
In a shocking revelation at the High Court in Accra, Pathologist Dr. Osei Owusu-Afriyie from the Ghana Police Hospital testified that 10-year-old Ishmael Mensah Abdullah, killed in Kasoa for alleged money rituals, was buried alive.
According to the pathologist, the victim died from a “severe head injury from blunt trauma,” and the cause of death was “asphyxiation (inability to breathe).”
Witness Testimony in Kasoa Ritual Killing Trial Assistant Commissioner of Police, Dr. Osei Owusu-Afriyie, serving as the 7th Prosecution Witness in the trial, detailed the findings of his post-mortem examination on Ishmael Mensah Abdullah.
The witness revealed significant injuries, including a massive external swelling on the right side of the head, fractures in the right side’s bones, bleeding, and swelling over the right side of the brain.
The pathologist emphasized that Ishmael was buried alive, as the “blueing” of the body and hyper-inflated lungs indicated he was not dead at the time of burial.
Two adolescents, a 15-year-old juvenile and an 18-year-old young offender, both unnamed, are facing charges in connection with the death of Abdullah, who is reported to be their acquaintance.
While the 15-year-old confessed to the offense during the plea-taking process, the court, following legal requirements, entered a not guilty plea on his behalf, leaving the final decision to be determined by the jury during the full trial.
Conversely, the 18-year-old, jointly charged with the 15-year-old for conspiracy to commit murder, consistently denied the allegations.
Evidence-in-Chief
During his testimony led by Senior State Attorney Dorcas Felli, the witness asserted, “I concluded that he had a severe head injury from blunt trauma.”
“My lady, the significant findings are massive swollen on the right side of the neck and right side of the head with fracture of the bones on the right side of the head, with blood and swelling over the right side of the brain. My lady, there were also hyper-inflated lungs and ‘blueing’ of the body.
“My lady, I concluded that he had severe head injury from blunt trauma.
“The ‘blueing’ of the body and hyper-inflated lungs suggest that at the time of placing him or burying him, he was not dead.
“My lady that is the significant findings of my report,” the Pathologist told the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra presided over by Justice Lydia Osei Marfo.
In a heartbreaking incident in Kasoa Opeikuma, located in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central region, a 59-year-old man named Peter Owusu met a tragic fate as an uncompleted building collapsed on him, claiming his life.
The incident occurred while he was chasing a bird that was a frequent visitor to the site.
According to a report by adomonline.com, the bird would often make noise on the uncompleted building between 11:00 pm and 4:00 am. Frustrated by the daily disturbance, Mr. Owusu decided to take action to chase the bird away.
In an account provided by the Kasoa Branch Pastor of Deeper Life Church, Isaac Opoku Mensah, the deceased’s widow revealed that her late husband initially threw a stone at the bird, causing it to temporarily fly away.
However, the bird returned after about ten minutes.
In an attempt to rid the area of the bothersome bird, the deceased climbed the uncompleted building. Unfortunately, the structure unexpectedly collapsed, leading to his tragic demise.
The man was quickly rushed to the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital, but upon arrival, he was pronounced dead.
An unidentified woman was discovered dead in America Town, a suburb of Kasoa in the Awutu East Municipality.
Per reports, she was found partially unclothed, wrapped in a sack, and abandoned in a container.
The grim discovery was made by local residents who detected a foul odor emanating from an abandoned container in the vicinity and reported it to Shacdrack Boakye Yiadom, the Assembly Member at Kasoa American Town.
Upon investigation, they found the lifeless body of an unidentified woman, her identity not yet confirmed as a resident of the community, in an advanced state of decomposition, wrapped in a sack with her clothing inside.
Shadrack Boakye Yiadom explained that the perpetrators of this heinous act likely committed the murder at a different location and chose to dispose of the body in his community.
He further noted that the police arrived at the scene, collected the body, and have initiated an investigation into the matter.
A significant number of Kasoa residents gathered along the Tuba Junction-Kasoa stretch to stage a protest, urging authorities to address the deplorable state of their roads.
In a video shared on X, demonstrators were observed blocking the highway to emphasize their concerns.
The #FixKasoaHighway protesters are specifically appealing to the relevant roads and highways authorities to undertake much-needed repairs on the Kasoa Road, which has been a source of inconvenience for them.
Some cited the extensive traffic delays they regularly endure when traveling through Kasoa due to the poor road network.
Over the past few months, Ghana has seen various protests by citizens seeking improved living conditions.
The most recent demonstrations include #OccupyJulorbiHouse and #OccupyBOGDemo, organized by the Democracy Hub and the Parliamentary Minority, respectively, to draw attention to various issues within the country.
A recent robbery incident in Kasoa has left victims and sympathisers in shock.
Most often, robbers break through one’s door or window to steal items they believe have a claim over.
But in a latest robbery, the robbers craftily carved a hole in the ceiling of a room to make away with items including a TV set.
It is believed that the robbers came in through the ceiling and exited through a window.
In a video circulating on social media, a disarrayed room with clothes scattered everywhere can be sighted.
Shell-shocked by the incident, a lady believed to be a sympathiser screamed “Really!”. She was surprised as to how well robbery has metamorphosed in Kasoa.
“Herh! Look at what they have done. Kasoa. These people are wicked oh!
Thieves break into room through the ceiling and window, stealing TV and other valuable items at Kasoa. pic.twitter.com/xtTBrYD5zk
In a recent incident, Kasoa District Police Command has detained a 30-year-old individual named Kwabena Brenya after a violent clash, which saw him employ a wall hammer as a weapon during a dispute among tenants in a shared residence.
The distressing occurrence has left one victim, Edmond Ampomah, in a critical state, presently under medical care at the Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa. He exhibits neurological complications stemming from the assault.
Ampomah, who narrowly avoided a life-threatening situation, allegedly lost consciousness after a blow to the head with a wall hammer, which was wielded by the accused assailant, Kwabena Brenya, a commercial driver by profession.
According to the victim’s account of the events, the dispute arose between the wife of Ampomah and Brenya, who were both residing as tenants in Otacity, a suburban area in Akweley, Kasoa. The altercation, which transpired on the evening of Monday, August 28, 2023, centred on the improper disposal of human waste within the compound of their shared residence.
Upon his wife’s request, Ampomah rushed home to mediate in the dispute. However, he was taken by surprise when Brenya launched a vicious hammer attack, targeting both Ampomah and another individual.
Ampomah fell unconscious at the scene and was swiftly transported to the Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa, where he remains hospitalized. Medical assessments, including a scan, have revealed a skull fracture resulting from the assault.
The police have taken Brenya into custody and are currently conducting investigations into the incident.
The Kasoa District Police Command in Akweley, Kasoa, has apprehended a 30-year-old man named Kwabena Brenya, a bus driver, in connection with a violent assault involving a wall hammer during a domestic dispute among tenants sharing accommodation.
The incident, which occurred on the evening of Monday, August 28, 2023, has resulted in one victim, Edmond Ampomah, being in critical condition.
Ampomah is currently undergoing treatment at the Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa, where he is displaying signs of neurological damage stemming from the brutal attack.
The dispute originated from a disagreement between Edmond Ampomah’s wife and Kwabena Brenya, both tenants within the same compound. The dispute centered on improper waste disposal within their shared residence.
In response to his wife’s request, Ampomah rushed home to mediate the escalating dispute. However, the situation escalated beyond expectations.
Kwabena Brenya unleashed a ferocious hammer attack, targeting not only Ampomah but also another individual present.
The attack was so severe that Ampomah lost consciousness at the scene, prompting immediate transportation to the Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa, where he remains hospitalized.
Medical assessments, including scans, have revealed a skull fracture as a result of the vicious assault.
The Kasoa District Police Command has taken Kwabena Brenya into custody and is currently conducting a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a warning to individuals involved in the food industry, especially market vendors and food sellers, to stop the ongoing practice of altering food and ingredients, or else they will be subject to legal action.
The regulatory body noted that the act of adding chemicals and other substances to food to deceive buyers and increase profits has become widespread in certain markets within the nation.
Madam Nora Narki Tei-Larbi, the Director of Regional Operations, FDA, said the unwholesome practice undermined food safety and resulted in dire health implications such as cancer and, sometimes, death.
“People have been arrested and prosecuted for various infractions and we are still prosecuting. There are some that we have in court now and so we need to put a stop to it,” she said.
Madam Tei-Larbi was addressing market women at Kasoa during an education and sensitisation exercise to mark the Central Region’s World Food Safety Day.
Held on the theme: “Food Standards, Save Lives,” the event created a platform for exciting dialogue among the market women, the FDA, representatives of the local governments and other stakeholders, on the best ways to ensure food safety.
Sharing their experiences and concerns, the market women opened-up on the use of Sudan IV dye in palm oil, mixing groundnut paste with ‘Kokonte’, adulterating corn dough with yeast and using “tie-and-dye” colour to process beef.
Others also had issues with the excessive use of fertilizer and other chemicals to increase yield or expedite the ripening of fruits and vegetables, which caused them to perish quickly.
For others, they were concerned about drug peddling and the sales of aphrodisiacs in the market.
Madam Tei-Larbi noted that lacing palm oil with Sudan IV dye had been a long-time practice that became rife in 2022, largely due to the high demand for red oil.
“Our oil is not red anymore because our local palm is on the verge of extinction. What we have is the Agric palm and that does not give red palm oil,” she said.
“We are asking everybody in the value chain to stop the adulteration because the Sudan IV dye causes cancer and must not be eaten.”
She urged citizens to be vigilant when buying foodstuffs since it was impossible to identify an adulterated food or ingredient and entreated the market women to police one another and report perpetrators to the FDA for sanctioning.
Madam Francisca Obeng, the Central Regional Head of FDA, reiterating the need for food safety, advised against the use of rotten vegetables such as onions and tomatoes for public foods in a bid to cut cost or avoid losses.
She urged food vendors to acquire Street Food Vending Permits to legitimise their operations.
Madam Anita Obo Amissah, the Municipal Chief Executive of Awutu-Senya-East, who shared her experience of an adulterated groundnut paste, appealed to the market women to stop the act.
She implored them not to sell expired products to the public, while entreating the public to be wary of the same.
“Let us stop poisoning our food because our health is important. If you do not have good health, you may use all your money to heal yourself,” she said.
She urged the FDA to frequently educate the public on food safety to ensure adherence.
Nana Barfi Okoto, the Otumfuo Brempon, Adontenhen of Adomfe, deplored the level of filth and the general unhygienic environment at the Kasoa New Market.
He said people had thrown hygiene to the wind and were selling by heaps of refuse in and around the market while most of them urinated at inappropriate places.
“Hygiene is necessary when it comes to food because poor sanitation causes food poisoning, sickness, and death,” he said.
“When Covid-19 came, we were all washing our hands regularly but now we do not do that any longer. We need to return to that practice.”
He urged the Assembly to build a public toilet for the market to ensure personal hygiene.
“Let us have the fear of God in us and desist from selling poisoned foods to the public.”
Attorney General (AG), Godfred Yeboah Dame, has initiated substantial measures to address the situation involving Joshua Amankwa, a 25-year-old who was taken into custody by Kasoa Walantu police for verbally abusing them during a standard search procedure.
With effective effort, the Attorney General managed to obtain bail for Joshua Amankwa, who had been found guilty of verbally attacking police officers during a search of him and fellow passengers in a taxi, despite no evidence of wrongdoing being discovered.
On July 30, 2023, the event transpired, leading to the subsequent presentation of Joshua Amankwa before the magistrate court in Akweley, Kasoa. He faced charges of Offensive Conduct under section 207 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), prompted by a formal complaint lodged by police officers affiliated with the divisional operation unit in Kasoa.
Surprisingly, Joshua Amankwa was convicted without any prior notice or consultation with the Attorney General’s department for advice. Upon learning of this conviction, Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame took swift action. The AG according to a report by Asaaseradio.com has instructed the Central Region office of the AG’s department to appeal against the conviction and secure bail for the convicted individual while the appeal process is underway.
As a result of these efforts, Joshua Amankwa has been granted bail. The Attorney General’s department is actively working to serve the court’s bail order to the police. Furthermore, the AG’s department intends to proceed with the appeal, seeking to overturn Joshua Amankwa’s conviction.
The incident leading to Joshua Amankwa’s arrest involved police officers stationed at the Divisional Operation unit in Kasoa conducting a routine stop and search on a taxi cab along the Kasoa-Nyanyano main road. Despite finding nothing incriminating on the passengers, including Joshua Amankwa, he reacted with aggression and hurled insults at the officers. He used derogatory language, including calling the officers “foolish people” and making threats related to their work.
Additionally, Joshua Amankwa’s response escalated to invoking deities and placing curses on the officers.
This led to his 12 months sentence by His Worship Stephen Ofori Akrasi, the presiding Magistrate
The infant was placed inside a black polythene bag and left near a private residence in the area.
The baby’s cries alerted the homeowner, who promptly intervened and made the startling find.
The Ofaakor District Police were immediately informed and took swift action.
They rescued the baby boy and rushed him to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.
Subsequently, he was transferred to the Village of Hope hospital in Gomoa Fetteh.
Doctors at the hospital praised the individuals involved in the rescue, stating that if they had waited any longer, the baby might not have survived.
As authorities delve into the matter, the Police have launched a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the baby’s abandonment.
The Kasoa Municipal Fire Command has begun an investigation to ascertain the cause of the collapse of a health centre under construction in the Assemblies community of the Ga South Municipality.
Tragically, the incident claimed the life of one individual, while four others sustained severe leg fractures.
Eyewitnesses have reported that the structure collapsed during heavy rainfall.
There are concerns among some individuals regarding the construction materials’ quality, implying it might have played a role in the collapse.
“It may appear that inferior materials were used, as we can all see when we touch the building, it feels like it is made of scrap. However, this does not necessarily mean that inferior materials were used. We need to conduct further investigations to determine if this is indeed the case, and to find out if the engineer is qualified and has followed the proper procedures for constructing the building. These factors will need to be considered in order to determine whether shoddy work was done or whether the right thing was done,” the Municipal Fire Commander in Kasoa said.
In preparation for scheduled maintenance and repair works, the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has advised its customers in and around Kasoa to store an adequate supply of water.
The company plans to temporarily shut down two out of its three treatment plants located at the Weija Headworks on Tuesday, 4th July, 2023.
This precautionary measure aims to ensure uninterrupted water supply during the maintenance period and minimize inconvenience for the public.
The ‘important exercise’ will affect such areas as Kasoa, Weija township, Weija SCC, Nyanyano, Tuba, Tetegu, Macarthy Hill, Bortianor and surrounding areas.
A statement by GWCL said the maintenance works will be completed in 16 hours and that water supply will resume as soon as the work is completed.
Social media has reacted to a video showing Ghanaian actor and comedian Don Little, also known as Stephen Atanga driving from Kasoa to Labone for an interview.
In a video shared by the radio presenter on his official Instagram account, he stated that he was surprised when he realised Don Little had driven for two-hour drive with massive traffic, all by himself.
"I have seen you driving, but I only thought it was for a movie until you came here for the interview. I am surprised to know you drove all the way from Kasoa to Labone by yourself," Nana Romeo told Don Little.
Some Ghanaians reacted positively to the video, praising the entertaining actor while others mocked him, making jokes about his height.
Nana, you no go feel born don little oo. He bi your akyireba p333
Yaw Dabo speaks big grammar as he promotes his soccer academy in Spain
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported earlier that in an interview with Spanish media outlet Marca, actor Yaw Dabo pitched his soccer academy, Dabo Soccer Academy as he spoke persuasively and with assurance.
After praising Real Madrid in an earlier street chat with Marca, the amiable Ghanaian actor gained notoriety.
Dabowas invited to the Spanish media outlet’s offices for a lengthy interview after they were captivated by his remarks.
An accident involving four cars including a Resurrection Power New Generation Church (RPNGC) church bus has left about 50 persons injured.
The incident happened at Menskrom Weija Junction on the Accra-Kasoa highway, on Sunday.
According to reports, the unfortunate incident was caused by a drunk police officer who was engaged in wrongful overtaking while plying the route on Sunday afternoon.
The four cars are a Tata bus, which carried the members of the Resurrection Power New Generation Church, an old Benz, KIA Rio taxi and a Toyota Vitz belonging to a police officer.
Eyewitnesses claim that the police officer, who was driving from Kasoa tollbooth to Accra, made a wrong overtaking and in the process crossed the bus; resulting in the accident.
Upon getting to the Weija junction traffic light, the police officer’s car run into the church bus, which also crashed into two other vehicles parked along the shoulders of the road.
In an interview with Adom News’ Seth Kofi Adjei, some of the eyewitnesses blamed the police officer in the Toyota Vitz for the accident.
An eyewitness said two of the church members are feared dead while many of them are seriously injured.
The bus was carrying about 50 passengers including children. A taxi driver, whose car was affected, also blamed the accident on the police officer.
Personnel of the Ghana Fire Service and the police team were at the scene to ensure the free flow of traffic.
Two police officers were injured when two suspected criminals attacked them and run off with handcuffs during an operation at Gomoa Nyanyano in the Central Region.
The police had dispatched a team of police officers from the intelligence unit to apprehend suspects who had reportedly robbed residents at Kasoa and sought refuge at Gomoa Nyanyano.
Upon their arrival at the area, the officers were unexpectedly attacked by the young residents, resulting in injuries to two of them.
Recognising the need for additional support, the remaining officers promptly called for reinforcement from the Central East Regional Police Command.
Despite the challenges faced, the team successfully managed to apprehend eight individuals from the ghetto, while two others managed to flee, taking the police handcuffs with them.
The injured police officers were swiftly sent to a nearby hospital for immediate medical attention.
Meanwhile, the eight apprehended suspects were handed over to the Central East Regional Police Command for further investigation.
The incident has prompted a thorough ongoing investigation by the authorities to uncover the identities and whereabouts of the escaped individuals.
The police are determined to recover the stolen handcuffs and bring those responsible to justice.
From May 15 through to June 15 of 2023, drumming and other loud noises will be prohibited in the Greater Accra region, this is according to the Ga Traditional Council.
The month-long ban forms part of activities to mark this year’s Homowo festival.
The ban affects any form of noisemaking, including the use of loudspeakers, drums, tambourines, funeral rites and roadside evangelism.
Addressing the media on behalf of the Ga Mantse, the Public Relations Officer of Ga Traditional Council, Nii Lartey Anum Tetteh, urged the public to respect the month-long ban stating that a task force has been constituted to prosecute offenders.
The following guidelines have been set to ensure full compliance with the directive:
During the period of the ban, the usual form of worship should be confined to the premises of churches/mosques and noise levels be minimized to the barest limits possible.
Religious bodies and the Traditional Authoritiesmust show respect for one another and restrain their followers from making derogatory and inflammatory remarks about the beliefs and practices of one another.
The positioning of loudspeakers outside the premises of churches, mosques and pubs are banned. Roadside evangelists are to cease their activities during this period.
Apart from an identifiable task force which consists of AMA personnel, the Police Service and Representatives from the Traditional Councils with tags, no other person or group of persons should be seen or found enforcing the abatement of noise in the metropolis.
Boundaries to be affected are:
Northern Boundary: Boundary dividing Accra from the Eastern Region.
Western Boundary: Odukpon Kpehe (Kasoa)
Eastern Boundary: Osu In addition, residents are to note that all villages and towns under the Osu, Ngleshie Alata and Ga Traditional Councils are affected by this ban.
Some land guards have inflicted machete wounds on three employees at a block manufacturer in Millennium City, Kasoa in the Central region.
The thugs numbering over 20 were said to have fired guns at the workers when they stormed the block factory site.
Kasapa News’ Yaw Boagyan reports that the invasion by the land guards followed an argument between a driver of the factory and a sub-chief of the area.
According to the driver, Eric Nyamekye, the Youth Chief (Mmrantehene) of Millennium City scratched the company’s truck used in transporting blocks to customers with his Toyota Landcruiser.
The driver says he was slapped by theChiefwhen he approached him to demand that he repairs the damaged area of the truck.
He continued that unknown to them, the Chief later mobilized one truck full of armed land guards who fired shots and attacked the innocent workers with machete and other weapons severely injuring three workers in the process.
They were rushed to the hospital for treatment and the case reported to the police station for investigation.
However, no arrest had been made at the time of filing this report on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
The National Coordinator for Compliance and Enforcement of the DVLA, Richard Kwesi Eyiah, said the failure on the part of drivers to observe safety regulations on the road accounted for most of the accidents on the road.
At a sensitisation activity in Kasoa at the Liberia Camp taxi and bus terminal, Mr Eyiah called on members of the public to be ambassadors of road safety to check the spate of road crashes and their attendant injuries and deaths.
The programme formed part of the DVLA’s effort to take road safety education to stakeholders at the grassroots level to improve adherence to traffic regulations.
Topics discussed included the maintenance of vehicles and drivers’ health and safety.
Roadworthy
Mr Eyiah advised the drivers to renew their roadworthy certificates at least one month before they expired.
“The drivers are now aware that they do not have to wait until their roadworthy has expired before renewing it, and we are very excited about educating them.
It is very important that car brakes are effective on the road, tyres should not wear out, and you should have good lighting system,” he stressed.
He cautioned that it was dangerous to drive without a licence, and urged all drivers to desist from driving with expired license and advised them to renew their licenses at least every two years and get a replacement every six years to avoid getting involved with the police.
Mr Eyiah also advised against the use of tinted glasses in commercial vehicles.
Concerns
Mr Eyiah observed that the drivers’ major concerns were bad roads, the absence of streetlights, faded road markings, and the absence of road signs.
“These are vital information, and if our drivers have knowledge about these, then we have good drivers on the road,” he said.
He gave the assurance that the authorities would take the concerns of the drivers into consideration in designing policies and actions to improve road safety.
A taxi driver, Evans Donkoh, suggested that the DVLA should help to contain those problems for the betterment of these drivers and the country as a whole.
He appealed that the DVLA helped drivers to get acquire and renew their licences smoothly and without outrageous prices.
“I was charged an outrageous amount of money to get my drivers licence. This has discouraged most drivers from getting licences.
Now that we have been educated, we know the right channels to go through to get things done right, and we are grateful,” he said.
The court has resumed hearing of the Kasoaritual killing case before it.
The two teenagers, Felix Nyarko and Nicholas Kini have been standing trial since 2021 after the duo were arrested in connection with the killing of Ishmael Mensah.
The trial was postponed due to the absence of a juror in court.
According to the jury foreman, the aforementioned juror had written to disqualify himself from the proceedings. Nevertheless, the judge ignored the application since she had not read the letter, instead threatening to issue a bench warrant for the juror if he failed to show up on the postponed date [March 13, 2023].
But when the case was called on Monday, the Registrar of the court explained that even though the letter was received, he could not confirm the particular court the juror was assigned to, the reason the letter was not brought to the attention of the judge.
Despite this new information, the juror continued to be empanelled as he explained that he has rescinded his decision not to be part of the panel. With that out of the way, the prosecution was allowed to call its first witness, the father of the deceased,Frank Mensah Abdallah.
Mr Abdallah who lives in Krachi Nkwanta in the Oti Region in his testimony indicated that days before the incident, his son reached out to him asking him to return home.
A father’s quest to spend time with his son was cut short as a result of his untimely death. This was the testimony of the father of Ishmael Mensah who was killed allegedly by the two teenagers in Kasoa for money rituals.
According to him, his son informed him through a phone call that “Daddy it’s been a while since you visited us, we miss you”.
He recollected that this made him embark on a two-day journey from Krachi Nkwanta to Kasoa to spend time with his family.
Upon getting home and exchanging pleasantries with family members including his son, the witness claimed that he decided to take a little rest. But little did he know the pleasantries will be the last time he will see his son alive.
He claimed that a few hours after lying in bed, his wife run into the room shouting “Daddy, Daddy, Ishmael has been killed”.
The witness testified that he left the house to see his son’s lifeless body in an uncompleted building. According to him, that was when the father of the first accused dragged the two accused persons to the place and asked them to confess to what they had done.
Mr. Abdallah testified that the two accused persons then accused each other of being behind the killing.
The three-hour downpour on Tuesday, March 7 has resulted in flooding in some areas of Ghana’s capital Accra.
Parts of the city including the Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Kasoa, andDzorwuluwere flooded after the rains.
In some of these areas, a significant portion of the water had lot of trash floating on them.
Social media posts with images and videos highlighted how some pedestrians found it difficult to go to their destinations in cars since major roadways were flooded due to the downpour.
Some drivers had to ploy different routes to get to their destination.
Below are some of the areas affected after the heavy downpour on Tuesday, March 7, 2023:
Filth and flood waters take over Kwame Nkrumah Circle#GTVBreakfast pic.twitter.com/1LRe529ig1— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) March 7, 2023
Dzorwulu Traffic light 4:50 am pic.twitter.com/WiVbep0IPm— KING OF ACCRA (@kingofaccra) March 7, 2023
Some parts of the Kasoa-Accra stretch are flooded due to the heavy downpour this dawn. This has caused traffic because part of the road that leads to Accra when coming from Kasoa has been affected by the floods. Drivers should be careful when using that route. pic.twitter.com/HzqD6AWVxN— Benedict Lemaire Agyenkwah (@QwabenaChamps) March 7, 2023
4 persons were arrested just last night for pouring garbage into the gutters in my Municipality~MCE Ga West Municipal
TODAY Accra,Floods after a torrential rainfall. People calls for Govt’s intervention as usual. Funny????#citicbs #joynews pic.twitter.com/b1P9L8OdHh
An accident at Gomoa Odumase near Anteadze on the Kasoa Cape Coast Highway of the Central Region has left 21 persons injured.
The accident involved a Benz Sprinter bus with the registration GW 9678-12 from Ajumako going to Accra and VW Jetta GT 8661-09 traveling in the opposite direction.
The accident occurred Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at around 4:30 AM.
The Apam District Fire Service Commander, ACFO Adolf Ankomah Nuamah, told Kasapa News’ Yaw Boagyan that the driver of the VW Jetta made a wrongful overtaking and in the process lost control and crashed into the sprinter Benz bus.
The huge impact of the crash resulted in the injury of 21 passengers receiving treatment at Apam St Luke’s Catholic Hospital.
Within the last 24 hours, 45 passengers have been injured in a fatal accident with two deaths recorded on the Kasoa Cape Coast Highway.
A gory accident at Gomoa Nyamebekyere on the Kasoa Cape Coast Highway in the Central Region has left many injured.
The accident occurred near the Gomoa Dominase onion market on Friday evening in a collision involving a Ford with a Tipper truck.
Preliminary investigations by the Winneba Municipal Fire service indicate that the Ford with the registration number GE 7270-17 was travelling from Takoradi to Accra.
The driver made a wrongful overtaking and collided with the tipper which was coming from the opposite direction.
In an interview with Adom News, theofficer in charge of the rescue team from the Winneba Municipal Fire service station, ADO2 Jude Oppong Manu, confirmed the incident.
He said the driver of the Ford was stuck in his car for an hour due to the impact of the crash but was rescued and rushed to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital together with other passengers.
ADO2 Manu entreated drivers plying on the Kasoa Cape Coast Highway to avoid unnecessary overtaking to save lives and property.
Yaw Desmond was arrested by the Awutu Senya East Municipal Task Force for throwing rubbish under the Kasoa overpass at the Kasoa old market.
Yaw Desmond is said to have collected money from market women in order to dump their garbage at a dumping site but instead dumped it beneath the overpass.
Desmond was apprehended and charged by the sanitation task force with sweeping for 8 hours to serve as a deterrent to others.
Senior Public Health Engineer, Mr. Gabriel Agyei Abrefa, told Atinka News last week that the assembly would begin to enforce its bylaws to address sanitation challenges.
Mr. Gabriel Agyei ABrefa also stated that anyone caught in such an act will face immediate justice by sweeping or, if necessary, will be taken to court.
Mr. Gabriel Agyei, on the other hand, advised market women to dump their refuse at the Assembly-designated location in the market rather than assigning unidentified boys to do so.
The final suspect in the 20th December 2022 mobile money robbery incident in Kasoa has been detained, according to the Ghana Police Service.
Ahmed, the suspect (also known as ARRESTED), was detained on January 2, 2023 in the Central Region in Nyanyano close to Kasoa.
A statement issued in Accra on Tuesday said “With reference to our earlier publication on the Kasoa Mobile Money robbery which occurred on 20th December, 2022, we are pleased to announce, as promised, that through sustained Police intelligence operations, the last suspect has also been arrested.”
The statement added that Ahmed, “is currently in Police custody assisting investigation and will be put before court accordingly.”
“Meanwhile, as reported earlier, the two other suspects who were also arrested in connection with the case were remanded by the court to reappear on 12th January, 2023,” the Police said.
The Police assured the public of their “commitment to keep our society safe.”
In the municipality of Awutu Senya East’s Bigman Town, a neighborhood of Kasoa, a mobile money dealer was robbed and shot.
Armed thieves attacked Mr. Calvin Nii Kpakpo Allotey on Tuesday in his container store, shooting him in the right arm before fleeing with an undisclosed sum of money.
The patient is responding to therapy at the Winneba Trauma and Specialists Hospital where he was sent in an emergency.
