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  • Police nabs 2 more suspects in connction with Jirapa Dubai CEO’s murder

    Police nabs 2 more suspects in connction with Jirapa Dubai CEO’s murder

    The Ghana Police Service has intensified its efforts in the investigation into the tragic murder of Eric Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer of the Cosy Hill Hotel (Jirapa Dubai) in Jirapa, Upper West Region. 

    Mr Johnson was found brutally murdered in one of the hotel rooms on Sunday, February 11, sending shockwaves through the community and prompting an extensive police operation.

    In a recent development, the Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of two additional suspects in connection with the murder, bringing the total number of individuals in custody to seven. 

    Among those apprehended earlier were Dookuuri Fausta, Braimah Kasim, Beyuo Felix, Michael Klugey, and Kumbata Kwaku.

    Following the discovery of Johnson’s body, Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare, swiftly deployed a team of investigators to collaborate with the Upper West Regional Crime Scene Management Team. Their joint efforts are focused on ensuring that the perpetrators are swiftly apprehended and brought to justice.

    In the latest development, the two additional suspects have been identified as Charles Tuoze and Favour Nuobe, both employees of the Cosy Hill Hotel. They are currently being detained by the police and are assisting with ongoing investigations into the murder.

    The arrests mark a significant step forward in the investigation, as authorities continue to piece together the events leading up to Johnson’s tragic death. The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its commitment to thoroughly investigate the case and bring all those responsible to justice.

    The murder of Eric Johnson has deeply shaken the local community and sparked widespread concern. Residents are calling for swift and decisive action to ensure that justice is served and to prevent such heinous crimes from occurring in the future.

    As the investigation progresses, authorities are urging anyone with information relevant to the case to come forward and assist in bringing closure to Johnson’s family and loved ones. The Ghana Police Service remains dedicated to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.

  • Jirapa Dubai murder: Number of suspects arrested now stands at 7

    Jirapa Dubai murder: Number of suspects arrested now stands at 7

    The Ghana Police Service has expanded its investigation into the murder of Eric Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer of the Cosy Hill Hotel (Jirapa Dubai) in Jirapa, Upper West Region.

    Mr Johnson was found brutally murdered in one of the hotel rooms on Sunday, February 11, triggering a thorough investigation.

    In a recent development, two additional suspects, identified as Charles Tuoze and Favour Nuobe, both employees of the Cossy Hill Hotel, have been detained by the police. They are currently assisting with ongoing investigations.

    With the latest arrests, the total number of suspects in custody has risen to seven. Previously apprehended individuals include Dookuuri Fausta, Braimah Kasim, Beyuo Felix, Michael Klugey, and Kumbata Kwaku.

    Following the tragic incident, Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare, deployed a team of investigators to collaborate with the Upper West Regional Crime Scene Management Team. Their joint efforts aim to swiftly apprehend the perpetrators and ensure justice is served.

  • “What at all would we gain from this evil act?” Raphius Amigos reacts to Jirapa Dubai owner’s murder

    “What at all would we gain from this evil act?” Raphius Amigos reacts to Jirapa Dubai owner’s murder

    Award-winning artist from the Upper West Region, Raphius Amigos, has voiced his concerns regarding the murder of the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Cosy Hills Safari Resort, Eric Johnson.

    Expressing his shock and disbelief at the tragic event, he questioned the motives behind such a heinous act.

    “What at all would we gain from this evil act?” Raphius said.

    Amigos emphasized that such acts of violence are inherently evil and should not be tolerated or encouraged in any society.

    He called for collective efforts to condemn and prevent such occurrences from happening again, emphasizing the importance of promoting peace and harmony within communities.

    Mr. Eric Johnson was tragically murdered in his room at the Royal Cosy Hills Safari Resort on Saturday, February 10th, 2024.

    Chief Executive Officer of Royal Cosy Hills Safari Resort, Eric Johnson.

    The incident has prompted swift action from law enforcement, with five suspects apprehended by the police in connection with his murder.

    Currently, the suspects are under investigation as authorities work to unravel the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event.

  • Exclusive details emerge in murder case of Jirapa Dubai hotel owner

    Exclusive details emerge in murder case of Jirapa Dubai hotel owner

    Fresh revelations have emerged regarding the shocking murder of Mr Eric Johnson, proprietor of the renowned Royal Cosy Hills Hotel popularly known as Jirapa Dubai in the Upper West Region. 

    An insider information from sources intimately connected to the victim’s family and the hotel’s staff, providing a deeper understanding of the circumstances surrounding his untimely demise.

    Contrary to initial reports circulating on social media, which suggested that Mr Johnson was found murdered within the hotel premises, confirmed reports indicate that he was discovered deceased in his private residence adjacent to the hotel. 

    This revelation has brought a fresh perspective to the ongoing investigation into the high-profile case.

    Insiders privy to the details of the incident have disclosed that Mr. Johnson, affectionately known as “Jirapa Dubai,” was found lifeless in his residence shortly before 1:30 am. The timing of the discovery aligns with reports indicating that his stolen vehicle was observed leaving his residence around the same time, implicating the murder in the early hours of the morning.

    The modus operandi of the assailant(s) has also been brought to light, with reports suggesting that they gained unauthorized access to Mr. Johnson’s residence by scaling the perimeter wall using a ladder. Once inside, they utilized a mastercard to gain entry to his room, where the fatal attack took place.

    Sources close to the investigation have revealed disturbing details about the condition in which Mr. Johnson’s body was found. Despite having completed his bath before the attack, he was discovered lying on the floor in nothing but a towel, with evidence of deep wounds believed to have been inflicted by his assailant(s).

    The subsequent theft of Mr. Johnson’s car key and the subsequent getaway in his personal vehicle further underscore the gravity of the situation. However, the abandoned vehicle was later recovered by authorities, providing a potential lead in the ongoing investigation.

    In a concerning turn of events, it has been revealed that the security personnel at Mr. Johnson’s residence inadvertently facilitated the assailant(s)’ exit from the premises. Mistaking the perpetrator(s) for Mr. Johnson, the security personnel reportedly allowed them to leave unchallenged, adding a layer of complexity to the unfolding narrative.

    Amidst these developments, law enforcement agencies have taken swift action, detaining an individual suspected of involvement in the crime to assist with the investigation. Additionally, the body of the deceased has been transferred to the morgue at the Upper West Regional Hospital, where further forensic examination is expected to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding Mr. Johnson’s tragic demise.

  • 4 hotel employees arrested in connection with murder of Jirapa Dubai owner

    4 hotel employees arrested in connection with murder of Jirapa Dubai owner

    Five people have been arrested in connection with the murder of the murder of the Chief Executive Officer of Cossy Hill Hotel in Jirapa, Eric Johnson.

    This was announced by the Ghana Police Service in a statement on social media.

    The police initially picked up one suspect but in the latest update four more have been arrested.

    The newly apprehended suspects, identified as Dookuuri Fausta, Braimah Kasim, Beyuo Felix, and Michael Klugey, all hotel employees, are currently in police custody, cooperating with the investigation alongside previously held suspect Kumbata Kwaku.

    A police statement issued on Sunday, February 11, 2024, confirmed the arrests, stating, “The Ghana Police Service has today, on February 11, 2024, arrested four (4) more individuals in connection with the murder of Mr. Eric Johnson, the CEO of Cossy Hill Hotel in Jirapa, Upper West Region, bringing the total number of arrested suspects to five (5).”

    The police reiterated their dedication to ensuring that all responsible parties face legal consequences as the investigation progresses.

    The arrests come in response to earlier reports of Mr. Johnson’s tragic murder by unknown attackers. The police have been working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident and bring those responsible to justice.

  • Owner of Jirapa Dubai fatally shot- Reports

    Owner of Jirapa Dubai fatally shot- Reports

    Tragic news has emerged from the Jirapa District of the Upper West Region, as reports indicate that Eric Johnson, the owner of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, also known as Jirapa Dubai, has been brutally murdered.

    According to sources, Johnson’s lifeless body was discovered this morning, with initial indications suggesting that he was shot by unidentified assailants.

    The shocking development was first brought to light by journalist Kennedy Mornah, who hails from the Upper West Region and has close ties to the victim. Mornah took to his Facebook page to express his dismay, writing, “Owner of Jirapa Dubai allegedly murdered? How did we get here? A very sad way indeed to begin the year.”

    While details surrounding Johnson’s tragic demise remain scant, speculation has arisen regarding possible motives behind the heinous act. Sources close to the investigation have suggested that Johnson’s murder may be linked to chieftaincy disputes in the area, hinting at underlying tensions within the community.

    The Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, a prominent establishment in the Jirapa District, has long been a symbol of hospitality and entrepreneurship in the region. Johnson’s untimely death has sent shockwaves through the local community and beyond, leaving many grappling with grief and disbelief.

    As authorities launch investigations into the incident, residents of the Jirapa District and the wider Upper West Region mourn the loss of a beloved businessman and pillar of the community. Calls for justice and accountability echo throughout the region as Johnson’s family, friends, and associates come to terms with the tragic loss of a cherished member of their community.

    The circumstances surrounding Eric Johnson’s murder serve as a stark reminder of the pervasive violence and insecurity that continue to plague certain regions of Ghana. As the nation grapples with the aftermath of this senseless act, there is a collective call for swift and thorough investigations to bring the perpetrators to justice and prevent further tragedies from occurring.

  • Hotel owner fatally shot at Mallam

    Hotel owner fatally shot at Mallam

    A hotel owner Kwasi Amankwaa, widely known as Rasta, has reportedly been fatally shot in Mallam Kokroko, located in the Greater Accra region.

    The sad incident is said to have occurred on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

    According to an eyewitness account shared with Adom News, the assailant allegedly threatened Mr Amankwaa, stating, “If you move, I will shoot.” 

    Shortly after, gunshots were heard, and upon reaching the scene, the eyewitness discovered the lifeless body of Mr. Amankwaa, while the perpetrator had already fled.

    Residents in the area have voiced suspicions regarding the involvement of a Canadian woman engaged in a legal dispute with the deceased over ownership of the hotel. 

    It is alleged that tensions between the parties involved in the legal battle may have escalated, culminating in this tragic incident.

    As of now, the police have not yet arrived at the scene to commence investigations into the matter. 

    The shocking incident has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting concerns about security and safety in the area.

    The untimely demise of Kwasi Amankwaa has left his family, friends, and the local community in mourning. 

    Calls for swift action from law enforcement authorities to apprehend the perpetrator and ensure justice for the victim have grown louder in the wake of this disturbing incident.

  • Kasoa ritual murder trial: Second accused denies plotting to kill 10-year-old Ishmael

    Kasoa ritual murder trial: Second accused denies plotting to kill 10-year-old Ishmael

    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 case has been adjourned to February 8, 2024.

  • Enraged youth attack police in Kwahu Bepong; 25 arrested 

    Enraged youth attack police in Kwahu Bepong; 25 arrested 

    Twenty-five persons have been apprehended by the Ghana Police Service following an attack on some policemen in Kwahu Bepong by the youth of  the area. 

    The arrested persons reported vandalised properties in the area following the murder of a man and his sister. 

    According to reports the enraged youth are fighting for justice for the member of the community and his sister who were both lynched by a suspected robber. 

    Details emerging in the aftermath of the attack indicates a series of troubling incidents triggered by the murder of a man and his sister some two weeks ago.

    According to reports, a young man allegedly murdered a beer bar operator in an attempt to rob her.

    A brother of the woman who attempted to rescue the woman was also allegedly murdered by the suspect in a village closer to Bepong.

    A manhunt was launched for the suspect who fled the scene after committing the crime.

    He was subsequently apprehended by the youth of the town on Sunday who attempted to lynch him but failed due to police intervention.

    The youth are said to have sought the support of the chief of Bepong to carry out the lynching but was refused.

    Incensed by the lack of cooperation of the chief and the police in their attempt to lynch the suspect, the youth went on rampage attacking the chief’s palace and police station respectively.

    They caused damage to properties including cars and motorbikes belonging to the police and the palace.

    The Ghana Police Service in its statement in the evening of Sunday, February 4, said it had apprehended 25 individuals over the attacks.

    “The Ghana Police Service has arrested 25 people in connection with an attack on Police officers and the destruction of some properties at Kwahu Bepong in the Eastern Region.

    “Police reinforcement team working with the local Police have restored calm and things have been normalized while efforts are ongoing to get the other suspects arrested to face justice,” the police statement said.

    The police further assured of sharing further details in due course.

    Meanwhile, videos shared on social media from the attacks shows chaotic scenes in Kwahu Bepong as the rampaging youth went about the attacks.

  • Dr Grace Boadu was actually found on a red cloth with candles around her – Man claims

    Dr Grace Boadu was actually found on a red cloth with candles around her – Man claims

    A Tiktoker, Captain Caesar has asserted that the esteemed herbal medicine practitioner, Dr. Grace Boadu, was discovered lying on a red cloth with candles strategically placed around her at the time of her passing.

    According to him, she was in the middle of a ritual when she passed away.

    Reports indicate that the founder of the Grace Gift Herbal Clinic was discovered dead in her bathroom at her Tantra Hills residence in Accra on Monday, January 29, 2024.

    “The secret behind is blood money because of greediness she exchanged her womb for wealth. Due to that all her suitors couldn’t marry her, if not why would a wealthy nice lady like not be married at her age. That’s how a lot of rich Ghanaian women are spiritually married. I know most of them,” he stated.  

    Captain Caesar contended that the true circumstances surrounding her death have been manipulated, insinuating that the family is attempting to conceal a secret.

    “Her family does not want to tell you the truth. The first person who saw her dead did not see her in the bathroom. That person lied, she was clothed in a red cloth with candles around her. Her family do not want to speak the truth. They are even happy because she is dead because they didn’t benefit from her wealth when she was alive,” he added.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5VSRVZcgaQ
  • Former Second Lady, Matilda Amissah-Arthur, attacked by robbers – Report

    Former Second Lady, Matilda Amissah-Arthur, attacked by robbers – Report

    In December 2023, the residence of the former Second Lady of Ghana, Matilda Amissah-Arthur, reportedly witnessed a troubling incident.

    Despite the considerable police presence, an armed robber managed to breach security measures.

    Under the cover of night, a masked and armed assailant infiltrated the Tesano house in Accra.

    Mrs. Amissah-Arthur, widow of the late ex-Vice President Kwasi Amissah-Arthur, was confronted by the lone robber, who seized her neck and demanded money and jewelry.

    In response to the threat, the former Second Lady handed over an estimated US$3000 to the assailant, who promptly fled the scene, allowing her to secure her freedom.

    The apprehended perpetrator is currently in police custody, although the Ghana Police Service has maintained silence on the matter, leaving the nature of the security breach in question.

    Sources from the Police Headquarters disclose that the arrested individual has faced the scrutiny of the top hierarchy of the police service. Notably, the victim’s identity, Matilda Amissah-Arthur, was obscured in official communications, with references to her as “Mrs. Atta.”

    Despite the arrest, the case is being deliberately kept low-profile, triggering speculation, especially considering the extensive security network surrounding the residence.

    Queries arise regarding how the armed robber, suspected to have an accomplice, successfully infiltrated the former Second Lady’s house.

    Upon further investigation, it was revealed that Matilda Amissah-Arthur had temporarily vacated her residence for medical reasons. Security sources suggest that the escalating insecurity in the country is affecting even the elite, whose homes boast advanced security measures.

    The Ghana Police Service’s decision to maintain silence on the matter raises suspicions given the circumstances. Family sources are urgently calling on the Ghana Police Service, the National Security Agency, and the Ministry of Interior to provide an update on the unfortunate incident.

    Upon closer examination, it became apparent that the same modus operandi had been employed in some other high-profile officials’ residences in Accra, though the police have chosen to remain silent on the matter. Despite the presence of police officers on duty during the robbery attack, the circumstances surrounding the breach remain veiled in mystery.

  • Ashanti Region: Police in search for man who allegedly killed his girlfriend, two-week-old baby

    Ashanti Region: Police in search for man who allegedly killed his girlfriend, two-week-old baby

    The Ghana Police Service is actively pursuing a 30-year-old man, Shadrack, accused of brutally murdering three individuals, including his girlfriend, Portia Yerebe, and a two-week-old baby, at Asuoso within the Offinso North District.

    The third victim in this tragic incident is reported to be the suspect’s four-year-old stepson.

    Shocked residents who made the discovery on Monday night suggested that the crime might have occurred the previous day.

    Upon being notified, the police promptly arrived at the scene and are diligently following leads to apprehend the suspect.

    The bodies of the deceased have been transported to the morgue as investigations get underway.

    Alfred Wiafe, the immediate past assemblyman for the area, commented on the situation, stating, “We are yet to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident, but the lady was discovered dead when we went there. We saw a hammer and a machete at the crime scene. We also found a note, and we immediately reported the matter to the police.”

    He expressed concern about the delayed reporting by residents.

    “We are yet to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident, but the lady was discovered dead when we went there. We saw a hammer and a machete at the crime scene. We also found a note, and we immediately reported the matter to the police.”

    He expressed concern about the delayed reporting by residents.

    “We are searching for the suspect now. The police say investigations have commenced. But I fault the residents in the neighborhood because this incident occurred for nearly 48 hours, and it is quite shocking that this has now come to the limelight,” he is reported to have added.

    The police say investigations have commenced. But I fault the residents in the neighborhood because this incident occurred for nearly 48 hours, and it is quite shocking that this has now come to the limelight.”

    The shocking incident has left the community in disbelief, with residents calling for justice. This occurrence adds to the rising concerns about security in the Ashanti Region, which has witnessed a series of murder cases in recent times.

    In 2021, the region recorded the highest number of murder cases, totaling at least 72, with 68 males and five females among the victims, according to data from the Statistics Research and Monitoring Unit (SRMU) of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service. The data shows that 306 murder cases were reported to the police from January 1 to June 30 of that year.

  • 2 Nigerian suspects arrested in shocking murder case of Kenyan student

    2 Nigerian suspects arrested in shocking murder case of Kenyan student

    In a horrifying incident that has shocked the nation, the dismembered remains of 20-year-old student Rita Waeni were discovered in rubbish bags at a rental apartment in Nairobi on January 14.

    Missing her head, phone, and personal items, the gruesome nature of the murder has raised concerns about violence against women.

    Two Nigerian men, William Ovie Opia and Johnbull Asbor, have been arrested in connection with the crime. While the police have not yet charged them, they sought permission to keep the suspects in custody until January 31 to continue their investigations, a request granted by a magistrate.

    The suspects were apprehended in Ndenderu, a town near Nairobi, and the police recovered a head, believed to be Ms. Waeni’s, along with her phone and some missing items near a dam in the vicinity.

    Items including a butcher’s knife and a small axe, suspected to have been used in the killing, were seized from the suspects’ apartment.

    One suspect, Mr. Opia, claimed to have bought the axe online for self-defense.

    However, the shocking details of the crime and the demand for a ransom even after Ms. Waeni’s death have ignited calls for action against femicide and violence against women in Kenya.

    As the investigations continue, human rights and feminist groups are planning countrywide demonstrations to protest the surge in violent killings of women.

    A survey conducted in 2022 indicated that at least 34% of women in Kenya have experienced physical violence at some point in their lives.

  • Bolgatanga Technical University grieves loss of Deputy registrar who was assassinated

    Bolgatanga Technical University grieves loss of Deputy registrar who was assassinated

    The Upper East region’s Bolgatanga Technical University management has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the tragic killing of the university’s Deputy Registrar and Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Alhassan Azumah.

    Unknown assailants fatally shot Mr. Azumah at his residence in Sokabisi, a suburb of Bolgatanga.

    In a statement issued on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Osei Boamah conveyed the profound pain felt by the university’s management, staff, and students in response to the incident.

    The statement strongly condemned the brutal murder and assured that the Upper East Regional Crime Office is actively investigating the unfortunate event.

    While emphasizing that Bolgatanga Technical University remains a secure environment for academic activities, the statement clarified that the incident is isolated and unrelated to the university’s operations.

    It urged the university community and the public to remain calm, allowing the police to conduct a thorough investigation to apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous crime.

    “Management of the University strongly condemns in no uncertainty terms, the gruesome murder of its staff. Management wishes to assure all and sundry that, the unfortunate incident is under investigation by the Upper East Regional Crime Office, the statement added.

  • NPP chairman’s murder trial: Afoko denies charges for the third time

    NPP chairman’s murder trial: Afoko denies charges for the third time


    For the third time in eight years, Gregory Afoko, the farmer accused of murdering former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Adams Mahama, has pleaded not guilty to conspiring with convict Asabke Alangdi in the killing of the NPP Upper East Regional Chairman.

    Mr Alangdi, already convicted for conspiracy, also pleaded not guilty to murder.

    The trial is set to proceed with four women and three men serving as jurors.

    The case has been adjourned to February 2 for case management conference.

    In April of the current year, a court, led by Justice Merley Afua Wood, found Asabke Alangdi guilty of conspiring with Gregory Afoko to kill Mahama in 2015.

    However, Afoko was acquitted of conspiracy to commit murder and murder charges by a 4-3 verdict.

    Mr Alangdi was sentenced to death and has since appealed the decision.

    The case’s brief facts reveal that on May 14, 2015, Paul Afoko and Kwabena Agyepong, then NPP National Chairman and General Secretary, were violently attacked by thugs organized by the deceased Mahama.

    This was in response to their campaigning against Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

    Gregory and Asabke, upset by the incident, formed a youth group to protect those perceived as against Akufo-Addo. On May 20, 2015, they ambushed Mahama’s residence with a suspected acid substance, resulting in his death during transportation to Accra for treatment.

    The post-mortem report cited shocked lungs and extensive acid burns as the cause of death.

  • Housekeep arrested for allegedly killing 83-year-old mistress at Ayeduase

    Housekeep arrested for allegedly killing 83-year-old mistress at Ayeduase

    A 22-year-old housekeeper, Maku Kuame, is currently on trial for the alleged murder of her mistress, Margaret Oppong, 83, in Ayeduase, located in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

    The accusations stem from the theft of over $5,600 from the victim’s residence.

    According to reports, Kuame is believed to have killed Margaret Oppong after being questioned about the missing money. The son of the deceased, Kwame Boateng, alleges that the accused confessed to the murder when questioned by the police.

    “She told the police that she plotted with her boyfriend to get rid of our mother after she kept questioning her about the missing dollars in the house”.

    “My mother has children outside the country and so we send her money from time to time. She lost $32,000, then followed with $18,000 and later $200 and $400 respectively,“ he disclosed.

    “Upon suspicion that the house help was behind the missing monies, my mother threatened to arrest her if she failed to return the amount.

    “Before she could do anything, the suspect allegedly allowed her boyfriend into the house, accosted my mother in her room, and killed her.”

    The lady, Maku Kuame, who was arrested on December 22, 2023, in connection with the alleged murder of her mistress Margaret Oppong, appeared before the Asokwa District Court on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Following her first appearance, she was remanded into police custody, and a second hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

    Police prosecutors reported that investigations into the murder case had been completed, and a duplicate docket was sent to the Attorney-General’s office for legal advice. The presiding judge, Kwaku Baah Frimpong, granted the request for an adjournment of the case.

    As a result, the accused was remanded into police custody once again, and the case was adjourned to February 2, 2024. The family of the deceased expressed disturbance over the incident and affirmed their commitment to pursuing the case in the interest of justice.

    “An autopsy report is ready. And so, this will pave the way for her to be buried and the final funeral rites have been slated for 25th May.

    “The family remains unsettled by this terrible loss, and we will continue to seek justice for our late mother,” said Joyce Dabosub, a family member. 

  • USA based Ghanaian shoots wife to death

    USA based Ghanaian shoots wife to death

    Ghanaian man named Daniel Okoe Lawson, aged 24, has been apprehended in the United States on charges of murdering his wife in Dumfries, Virginia.

    The victim, 24-year-old Desire Alexandria Buggs, was fatally shot and killed by Lawson.

    Lawson now faces charges of felony murder and other related offences in connection with this tragic incident.

    Police said in a statement…

    Murder Investigation: On January 6 at 5:04 p.m., officers responded to investigate a shooting that reportedly occurred in the area of Possum Point Rd. and Leonard St. in Dumfries (22026) earlier that day.

    Officers were initially called to an area hospital, where a 24-year-old woman was brought to the facility suffering from a gunshot wound and later died.

    The preliminary investigation revealed her husband, later identified as the accused, brought the victim to the hospital after the shooting occurred and provided detectives with an account of what led up to the shooting.

    While investigating the incident, additional information and the weapon believed to have been used during the shooting were turned over to the police. Further investigation revealed the accused was involved in the incident.

    Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Daniel Okoe LAWSON, was arrested.

    Detectives are continuing their investigation to determine what led up to the shooting and the shooting location.

    Anyone with information that could aid investigators in this investigation is asked to contact the police.

    The deceased was identified as Desire Alexandria BUGGS, 24, of Woodbridge

    This comes after another Ghanaian, Frederick Owusu Sakyi, was also arrested over the weekend for murdering his wife.

  • 22-year-old house help who robbed and  murdered employer remanded 

    22-year-old house help who robbed and  murdered employer remanded 

    The Asokwa Circuit Court in Kumasi has ordered the detention of a 22-year-old house help on charges of allegedly murdering an 83-year-old woman in Ayigya, situated in the Oforikrom Municipality. The accused now remains in police custody as investigations into the shocking incident unfold.

    Maku Kuame is accused of committing the atrocious act in collaboration with her boyfriend during the early hours of Tuesday, January 2, 2024, while the elderly woman was asleep.

    The elderly woman reportedly accused the suspect of pilfering funds sent to her by her children residing abroad.

    The plea of Kuame, who was put before the court on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, was not taken and she would reappear before the court presided by Mr Kwaku Baah Frimpong, on January 17, this year.

    The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector O.N Tetteh, prayed the court to remand the suspect to enable the police to continue with the investigations.

  • House-help robs employer of $5,600; murders her

    House-help robs employer of $5,600; murders her

    A 22-year-old house-help is purportedly involved in the murder of her employer in Ayigya, situated in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The grim incident unfolded after the house-help allegedly stole over $5,600 from her madam.

    In a harrowing development, the identified suspect, Maame Akua, aged 22, stands accused of fatally assaulting her 83-year-old employer, Magaret Oppong. The alleged violence occurred when the deceased questioned Akua about the disappearance of over $5,600, marking a tragic turn of events in Ayigya, Oforikrom Municipality, Ashanti.

    Information from sources intimately connected to the family discloses that the accused, Maame Akua, reportedly carried out the murder of the 83-year-old woman at dawn while she was in her sleep.

    In a candid conversation with OTEC News reporters Jacob Agyenim Boateng and Kofi Dwaah Appiah on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, the son of the deceased, Mr. Kwame Boateng, unveiled shocking details. He disclosed that the suspect, under police interrogation, admitted to the crime of killing his mother.

    “She told police that she plotted with her boyfriend to get rid of our mother after she (My mother) kept questioning her about the constant missing dollars in the house.

    “My mother has children outside the country and so we send her money from time to time; she lost $3,200, then $1,800 and later $200 and $400, respectively.

    “Upon suspicion that the housekeeper was behind the missing money, my mother threatened to arrest her if she failed to return the amount. Before she could do anything, the suspect allegedly allowed her boyfriend into the house, accosted my mother in her room, and killed her,” he narrated to the media house.

    Mr Boateng added that the suspect has been arrested and would appear before the Asokwa District Court on Wednesday January 3, 2024.

  • Unknown individual shoots National Service person to death in Nkwanta

    Unknown individual shoots National Service person to death in Nkwanta

    A tragic incident has occurred in Nkwanta, Oti Region, where a National Service person named Gowugade Denis was fatally shot while on his farm with his family.

    The assailant remains unidentified, and as of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the crime.

    Municipal Chief Executive for Nkwanta South, Bright Lenwah, expressed his sorrow over the incident and stated that authorities are actively working to reassess and modify their strategies to prevent such incidents in the area.

    In a related development, reports indicate that agitated youth, previously involved in protesting the deaths of two youngsters at the office and residence of Kadjebi District Chief Executive Wilson Agbanyo, have allegedly vandalized the COCOBOD office at Papase in the Oti Region.

    The vandalism includes damage to ECG meters supplying power to the facility and other lighting installations.

    While the cause of the attack remains unclear, it is believed to be connected to recent protests and disturbances in the area related to the deaths of two youngsters from Yadzo.

    In response to the escalating situation, military personnel have been deployed to the district to maintain law and order.

  • Ex-wife shot to death by husband at Amasaman

    Ex-wife shot to death by husband at Amasaman


    A woman, identified as Esinam Vivian and a mother of two, was brutally murdered by her ex-husband at her pub in Amasaman Three Junction, Accra, on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

    Esinam Vivian had legally separated from her ex-husband due to constant threats and abuse.

    At approximately 2:00 pm on Thursday, her ex-husband, armed with a pistol, entered the pub and shot her three times before turning the gun on himself.

    Disturbing videos from the incident depict the deceased woman lying in a pool of blood, while another video shows the ex-husband struggling for life, surrounded by police officers who responded to the scene.

    The fate of the ex-husband, who was taken away by the police, remains unknown.

    The court had dissolved the marriage between the deceased and her killer, who shared two children, following an application by the deceased.

  • Farmer in police custody for murder, four other suspects at large

    Farmer in police custody for murder, four other suspects at large

    The Dambai Magistrate Court has remanded a 36-year-old farmer, Christian Kporfor, into police custody for alleged murder.

    Kporfor, a resident of Alavanyo Wudidi, is accused of ambushing, shooting, and killing 33-year-old Daniel Yaw Brempong on his way to his farm.

    The incident occurred on August 1, 2023. The complainant, David Agbemenu, who is an Assemblyman for Nkonya Nchumuru, reported the case to the police, leading to an investigation.

    The police visited the scene, found the deceased in a pool of blood with gunshot wounds, and subsequently conducted a post-mortem.

    The medical doctor’s verbal cause of death was determined as “penetrating chest trauma secondary to possible gunshot injury.”

    Investigations revealed that Kporfor, along with other accomplices from Alavanyo Kpeme and Wudidi, ambushed and killed the victim.

    Four other accomplices are currently at large. The court remanded Kporfor into custody, and he is scheduled to reappear on January 22, 2024. Investigations are ongoing, with the suspect expected to assist in further inquiries.

  • Kasoa: 10-year-old boy killed by friends for ritual was buried alive – Pathologist tells Court

    Kasoa: 10-year-old boy killed by friends for ritual was buried alive – Pathologist tells Court

    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.

  • I can’t find the mallam, the snake is still in the room – 17 year-old boy frustrated over ritual gone wrong

    I can’t find the mallam, the snake is still in the room – 17 year-old boy frustrated over ritual gone wrong

    A 17-year-old graduate from Junior High School has recently shared his distressing experience of delving into money rituals in a desperate attempt to support his unemployed father and housewife mother.

    Expressing his frustration on Confessions, a TV3 program, the teenager revealed that his father lost his job three months ago, prompting his search for unconventional financial assistance.

    “I’m frustrated, I can’t sleep, I can’t learn… the snake is still in the room, I don’t think I can go back into the room,” he stated during an appearance on Confessions, a tell-it-all programme on Accra-based TV3.

    Motivated by the seemingly prosperous lives of his peers who had rented houses and owned cars, the teenager sought guidance from them.

    They introduced him to a spiritual solution offered by a ritualist, claiming it could solve his family’s financial woes.

    “I spoke to them and they said they would show me the way, I was interested because I wanted to take my family out of that line. To my surprise, we went to a mallam and the solution to my problem was spiritual money,” he recounted.

    According to the teenager, the ritualist provided him with a pot and instructed him to recite incantations at midnight. However, the experience took a terrifying turn when he saw a large snake during the ritual, leaving him traumatized.

    Unable to cope with the aftermath, the teenager sought help from a pastor, who advised him to return to the ritualist to reverse the effects.

    To his dismay, upon returning, the ritualist from Benin had already left the country, leaving the teenager and his family in a precarious situation.

    “My family and I went to the mallam and to our surprise he wasn’t there… he came from Benin and I was told he’s gone back to his country,” he added.

  • Son accused of murdering 60-year-old mother over unsettled GHS500 debt

    Son accused of murdering 60-year-old mother over unsettled GHS500 debt

    In a tragic turn of events in Nyamekrom, Eastern Region, a 60-year-old retiree named Mercy Oforiwaa has faced a horrifying fate in a dispute with her son, Gideon, over a GH¢ 500 debt.

    The former Ghana Highway Authority employee has reportedly lost her life at the hands of her son, who allegedly resorted to violence after she refused to repay the owed amount, following the disbursement of her pension.

    According to a news report by Angel TV, the confrontation between the mother and son escalated, resulting in Gideon assaulting Mercy Oforiwaa and causing fatal injuries.

    Subsequently, Gideon found himself in police custody, as his mother was declared missing for several weeks in the aftermath of the incident.

    In a court session held on December 14, 2023, Gideon made a chilling confession, admitting to the murder of his mother and revealing that he had clandestinely buried her.

    Responding to this shocking revelation, the police requested the necessary documentation and instructed the accused to lead them to the burial site.

    The ensuing investigation unfolded as Gideon guided law enforcement to a specific location in Nyamekrom, where he had secretly interred his mother.

    As a result of these harrowing circumstances, the mortal remains of the victim were exhumed, shedding light on the tragic and distressing ordeal that unfolded within the family.

  • Meet the officer who uncovered gruesome Koforidua murder case

    Meet the officer who uncovered gruesome Koforidua murder case

    G/Cop. Micheal Appiah-Kubi of the New Tafo-Akim District Police Command played a key role in uncovering and apprehending Gideon Kojo Asomani Addo, the alleged murderer of his mother, Madam Oforiwaa Mercy in Kyekyewere, Eastern Region, Ghana.

    The police officer explained that he became involved when a friend named Kwabena sought assistance to apprehend Gideon for stealing two thousand (2000) cement blocks intended for a building project on Kwabena’s land.

    During investigations, Gideon confessed to stealing and selling the blocks.

    Subsequently, the police questioned him about his mother’s disappearance, which had been reported seven months earlier. Gideon admitted to the crime, leading investigators to the crime scene.

    The deceased has been identified as Madam Mercy Oforiwaa, a retired staff member of the Roads and Highways Authority.

    According to sources, Madam Oforiwaa Mercy went missing around 7 months ago, prompting her family to report her disappearance to the police.

    The police officially declared her missing and initiated efforts to locate her, including distributing posters in the town seeking information about her whereabouts.

    Following police investigations, it was revealed that Madam Oforiwaa Mercy was killed by her son, identified as Kojo Asomani Addo.

    The case is currently under police investigation.

  • Lifeless body of Police Commander’s boyfriend discovered in her room

    Lifeless body of Police Commander’s boyfriend discovered in her room


    The lifeless body of a man, in his mid-40s, Billy Bless was discovered on Thursday, October 26, 2023, in the bedroom of a police official’s residence in Kpetoe, Volta Region, according to Graphiconlie.com reports.

    The police official in question is a Superintendent of Police and serves as the Kpetoe District Police Commander, but her identity remains undisclosed.

    At the time of the incident, she was reportedly away in Ho, leaving her official residence unoccupied.

    Tragically, it was in this vacant residence that the deceased, identified as the fiance of the police officer, was found lifeless, prompting immediate action.

    His body has been transported to the morgue at the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) for preservation and an autopsy.

    Here is the sequence of events leading to this distressing discovery: On October 25, 2023, Billy Bless visited the Superintendent of Police, who was in Ho visiting her ailing father.

    After his visit, he left the police officer and her father in Ho without disclosing his whereabouts. He later traveled to Kpetoe and informed the police commander’s driver of his intention to stay overnight in her official residence, and the driver entrusted him with the house keys.

    The following day, when the police driver noticed that the key had not been returned to its usual location, he contacted the police commander, who was still in Ho.

    She was informed of the unusual situation and directed the driver to seek the assistance of a carpenter to gain access to the residence.

    Upon entering the bedroom, an unexpected and harrowing sight was revealed: it was locked from the inside. It took the combined efforts of the carpenter and law enforcement to force the door open, unveiling the tragic fate of Billy Bless.

    Graphiconline’s Alberto Mario Noretti delved into the backstory, uncovering that the deceased and the police commander had been planning to marry.

    However, their separation followed revelations that Billy had another girlfriend with whom he had a child, possibly contributing to the tragic outcome.

    While initial investigations are underway, sources suggest that the incident is currently being treated as a case of suicide.

  • Woman found dead in a container at Kasoa

    Woman found dead in a container at Kasoa

    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.

  • Police arrests one suspect in Walewale nurse murder case

    Police arrests one suspect in Walewale nurse murder case

    Police in Walewale, per reports, has confirmed the arrest of an individual in connection with the homicide of a Walewale Government Hospital staff member in the North East Region.

    The deceased, identified as Salifu Abdulai, was attacked by unknown assailants on Sunday night and was abandoned near the Walewale cemetery. Tragically, he was later pronounced dead at the Tamale Teaching Hospital.

    Preliminary police examinations suggest that the victim may have suffered a brutal demise, as multiple injuries were observed on his body.

    Although the perpetrators initially evaded capture, law enforcement managed to apprehend one of them on Tuesday morning.

    The police have confirmed the arrest but have indicated that the motive behind the murder remains unclear and is currently under investigation.

    Regrettably, this incident marks the third homicide case in the municipality within the past three weeks.

  • US Missionary in police grips for attempting to kill pregnant lover

    US Missionary in police grips for attempting to kill pregnant lover

    US missionary, Lucas Richards has been apprehended on charges of attempting to murder his pregnant Liberian girlfriend, Jessica Lloyd.

    Richards, who arrived for missionary work, impregnated Lloyd despite having a wife in the USA.

    He allegedly tried to harm her by slashing her throat and injecting her with substances in an attempt to induce a miscarriage.

    Richards’ church, Creekside Church, offered this message on its Facebook page, saying, “Please pray for Creekside-supported missionaries Lucas and Lois Richard.

    Lucas was attacked and robbed in Liberia today. His phone and money were stolen and their vehicle damaged. Will add more details as we learn them.”

    Richards, however, denied the allegations, saying, “Jessica was hit by a moving vehicle after she disembarked from my vehicle. While trying to rescue her I was attacked by angry motorcyclists who accused me of attempting to kill her.”

    Jessica’s mother, Cynthia Lloyd, claims that the incident took place a few weeks after Jessica became pregnant for Richards, who is said to have ended the pregnancy by injecting Jessica.

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  • How an electrician murdered, raped and buried girlfriend allegedly

    How an electrician murdered, raped and buried girlfriend allegedly

    A Kaneshie District Court has adjourned to October 20, 2023, the case of the 38-year-old electrician accused of strangling his 20-year-old girlfriend at Kpone Bawaleshie in the Greater Accra Region.

    Kwame Krampah, aka Awana, is said to have strangled the victim with a blue nylon rope from behind, after which he allegedly had sex with the dead body before burying it in the neighbourhood.

    Krampah, who is facing a murder charge, has had his plea preserved by the court. 

    When the matter was called, the prosecution led by Chief Inspector Margaret O. Boadi, said the police are still investigating the matter.

    The prosecution told the court the Police had yet to forward a duplicate docket to the Attorney General for advice.

    The prosecutor said the complainant, Joyce Agbo, was a trader, and Krampah was a plumber. 

    It said Agbo and Krampah resided at Bawaleshie.

    According to the prosecution, Agbo was the mother of Judith Kpeglo, the deceased

    The prosecutor said Kpeglo, who was a pupil teacher at a school at Kpone Bawaleshie, left home for work on July 11, 2023, but did not return.

    On July 17, 2023, Agbo reported her daughter missing to the police.

    The prosecution said intelligence led to the arrest of Krampah, who was the deceased boyfriend.

    It said investigations revealed that on July 11, 2023, at about 1400 hours, Kpeglo left the school to buy food and went to Krampah’s house to eat it.

    After she was done eating, Kpeglo told Krampah that she was going back to school and without any provocation, he attacked her from behind with a blue nylon rope and strangled her.

    On the same day, at about 2200 hours, Krampah dug a grave at a nearby plot and buried the body.

    The prosecution said Krampah admitted the crime in his caution statement and led the Police to the spot where he buried the deceased.

    An order of the court was obtained, and the body was exhumed and deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

    Source: GNA

  • 40-year-old woman reportedly murdered at Dormaa

    40-year-old woman reportedly murdered at Dormaa

    An unidentified group of attackers purportedly killed a woman aged 40 in Dormaa West, located within the Bono Region.

    The woman who lost her life has been recognized as Salamatu Nganga, known for her occupation as a trader.

    Agya Kwame, reporting from the area on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM’s Nyankonton Mu Nsem, said the woman was heard screaming for help in a cocoa farm where she had gone to work.

    He reported that the woman’s screams drew the attention of some people in the area.

    She was discovered in critical condition and taken to the hospital.

    However, she did not survive the attack.

    Salamatu was stabbed several times, according to the reporter.

    He also stated that the police have launched an investigation into the matter.

  • Electrician in police custody for allegedly strangling girlfriend to death

    Electrician in police custody for allegedly strangling girlfriend to death

    A 38-year-old electrician accused of strangling his 20-year-old girlfriend to death at Kpone Bawaleshie in the Greater Accra Region has been remanded into police custody by a Kaneshie District Court. 

    Kwame Krampah, aka Awana, is said to have tied the deceased’s neck from behind with a blue nylon rope and strangled her after which he allegedly had sex with the dead body before burying it in the neighborhood. 

    The court has allowed Krampah, who is accused of murder, to maintain his plea. 

    He was ordered to appear again on September 5, 2023 by the court presided over by Ms. Ama Adomako Kwakye. 

    According to the prosecution, which was overseen by Chief Inspector Margaret O. Boadi, the accused also worked as a plumber while the complainant Joyce Agbo was a trader. 

    The complainant and Krampah were said to live in Bawaleshie. 

    The complainant, Judith Kpeglo’s mother, was the defendant, according to the prosecution. 

    The deceased, who worked as a student teacher at a school in Kpone Bawaleshie, was said by the prosecutor to have left for work on July 11, 2023, but never came home. 

    According to the report, the complainant reported her missing daughter (who has since passed away) to the police on July 17, 2023. 

    The boyfriend of the deceased, Krampah, was detained, according to the prosecution, as a result of intelligence. 

    Investigations had shown that on July 11, 2023, at or around 2:00 p.m., the deceased had left the school to purchase food before going to the accused’s home to consume it. 

    According to the report, after the deceased finished eating, she informed Krampah that she was returning to school. Unprompted, Krampah then attacked the deceased from behind with a blue nylon rope and strangled her.  

    It stated that Krampah buried the deceased on a nearby plot at around 10:00 p.m. the same day. 

    The prosecution claimed that Krampah admitted the crime in his caution statement and directed the police to the location of the alleged burial site. 

    The body was exhumed with a court order, according to the prosecution, and deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

  • HORRENDOUS: 22-year-old decapitates 7-year-old niece for money rituals

    HORRENDOUS: 22-year-old decapitates 7-year-old niece for money rituals

    Recently, the disturbing details of the tragic murder of 7-year-old Spendylove Adjei have come to light, painting a gruesome picture of the event. The individuals implicated in this heart-wrenching crime are her own uncle, Augustine Afari, and a spiritualist named Osei Kofi.

    Augustine Afari, a 22-year-old artisanal miner, allegedly sought quick wealth and turned to the spiritualist for advice on achieving this through illegal mining activities.

    The spiritualist advised him to obtain a human head for a ritualistic purpose. In a horrifying turn of events, Afari reportedly took the life of his own niece in a brutal manner, using a machete to beat her to death before decapitating her.

    The circumstances surrounding the incident are deeply tragic. The young girl’s father had entrusted her to Afari’s care while her grandmother tended to her crops. Upon the grandmother’s return, the child was missing, and Afari pretended not to know her whereabouts.

    Despite the family’s frantic search, they were unable to find the girl. This prompted them to file a formal complaint with the police, leading to Afari’s arrest. He was later questioned and released on bail pending further investigation.

    Eventually, Afari confessed to a pastor about his heinous act, who promptly alerted the police. Shockingly, it was revealed that Afari had buried the girl’s body without her head at an abandoned mining site.

    In an unexpected twist, the spiritualist rejected the severed head sent to him by Afari, insisting that the ritual demanded the head to be presented on the same day as the murder. As a result, both Afari and the spiritualist were apprehended and charged with the serious offense of murder.

  • Man arrested for allegedly killing niece for money rituals

    Man arrested for allegedly killing niece for money rituals

    The Western Regional Police Command has arrested Nana Ackah, 37, a small-scale miner, for allegedly murdering his six-year-old niece in a suspected failed money ritual saga.

    The suspect is believed to have gone to a ritualist to assist him in becoming wealthy overnight or to do ‘pocket no dry’ magic for him.

    He was told that for the process to proceed, he would have to use his niece as a sacrifice.

    The 37-year-old Nana Ackah, a small-scale miner, has been arrested by the Western Regional Police Command on suspicion of killing his six-year-old niece in an alleged failed money ritual.

    The suspect is thought to have sought the help of a ritualist to help him become wealthy over night or to perform “pocket no dry” magic.

    He was informed that in order for the procedure to continue, he would have to sacrifice his niece.

    Sandra Manu’s uncle Nana Ackah hurried home, picked her up, and told her parents and other family members that he was taking her out for a treat.

    The two set out on their trek, and along the way, another relative approached them and asked where he (Ackah) was taking her.

    He was offended and asked if he didn’t have the right to take his niece out.

    The stated relative then warned them not to stay too long where they were.

    Sandra Manu questioned the uncle about where he was taking her while they were on their way, but he refused to say.

    The girl then began crying, but the uncle consoled her with toffee and requested that she stop.

    A few moments later, the uncle allegedly severed the minor’s head with a machete, removed her genitals and other parts of her body, and took them to the ritualist.

    Nana Ackah informed the ritualist that he had brought some pieces of the niece, as was required.

    But the ritualist told him that he did not ask him to kill the girl and send her pieces since she was needed alive for the money rituals.

    Nana Ackah then left the shrine and returned to the bush, where he allegedly murdered the girl and buried her remains.

    According to Agya Ben’s story on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Nana Ackah went home and told them Sandra had gone missing.

    He claimed to have requested that she wait for him at a specific location while he went to hear nature’s call.

    But met her absence after returning to the location where he had asked her to wait.

    The police were notified, and a three-day search for the girl was launched, even though Nana Ackah had reportedly murdered her.

    On the third day, he confessed to the crime and brought police, family members, and journalists to the site where Sandra was buried.

    The Police dug up the site and, to their astonishment, discovered Sandra’s headless body and the other pieces he had removed and planned to use for the money rituals.

    He then led the police to the ritualist, who has also been arrested but has denied any wrongdoing, claiming that he did not request that Nana Ackah kill Sandra but rather deliver her life to the shrine.

  • Woman reportedly shot by a man after her daughter declined his marriage proposal

    Woman reportedly shot by a man after her daughter declined his marriage proposal

    A man, Joseph Appiah is accused of reportedly shooting Veronica Amoah, aged 50, due to her objection to his desire to marry her daughter.

    The daughter involved, Comfort Acquah, detailed that Joseph Appiah, the individual who allegedly shot her mother, had been issuing threats of harm directed towards her. The threats stemmed from her rejection of his proposal for marriage, although she did not take his words seriously.

    She additionally mentioned that her decision to decline Joseph’s proposal was influenced by his history of fathering two children with another woman. In light of this, she had suggested that he consider marrying the said woman instead.

    Speaking in an interview with onuanaonline.com on Monday, August 7, 2023, the daughter of the victim, Comfort Acquah, narrated how the incident panned out.

    “The guy [Joseph Appiah] had threatened to kill my mother if I don’t marry him. One of my sisters has been admitted to the [Abura Dunkwa Government] hospital so my mother visited her and came home late around 11 pm on Saturday. Unknown to my mother, the guy was stalking her. My mother said she met someone wearing a black ‘jalabia’ and covered his whole face so she didn’t recognize him.

    “There is some plantain in our backyard so he went to hide there, opened the window lock with a cutlass, and cut through the net. He shot her through the window when she put off the lights and lay on her bed. Someone saw him when he was running but the person is a stranger, so he couldn’t mention his name,” she explained.

    Comfort Acquah further indicated that medical doctors at Abura Dunkwa Government Hospital could not attend to her 50-year-old mother, Veronica Amoah, because they do not work on weekends.

    She said her mother was only given a drip and painkillers by the nurses as they waited for the doctors to report the following day.

    “My mother started screaming and those around took her to the hospital. But doctors don’t come on weekends so she is suffering. Some of the bullets are in the head, neck, and back because they spread across.

    “They gave her a drip and the nurses say the doctor will come today[Monday, August 7, 2023] to do a postmortem on her to remove the bullets,” she told Onuaonline.com.

  • Police begin investigations into murder of Bekwai MCE’s daughter

    Police begin investigations into murder of Bekwai MCE’s daughter

    An investigation has been initiated by the Police to uncover the circumstances surrounding the demise of Akua Serwaa Kyei, the daughter of Kweku Kyei-Baffuor, Bekwai, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), on August 3rd, 2023, in Atwima Bebu, situated within the Ashanti Region.

    As narrated by the husband of the deceased, he arrived home around 5:30 pm on August 3rd, 2023, only to discover his wife lying unconscious at the rear of their residence. He promptly transported her to the hospital, but sadly, she was declared deceased upon arrival.

    The husband also claimed that their living room and bedroom had been thoroughly searched and a television set had been stolen.

    During the preliminary evaluation of the scene by the Police Crime Scene unit, it was ascertained that no windows or doors of the residence had been forcibly accessed.

    Furthermore, a medical assessment of the deceased’s body at the hospital did not reveal any signs of physical violence or gunshot wounds.

    The body has been taken to the morgue for preservation and will undergo an autopsy as the investigation progresses.

    The Police have made contact with the deceased’s family and are collaborating closely with them to uncover the truth and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.

    The Inspector-General of Police personally reached out to the family via telephone, offering assurance of a comprehensive inquiry into the matter.

    In this challenging period, a Police clinical psychologist has been designated to support the family through their difficulties.

  • Man kills and sacrifices 7-year-old niece for money rituals

    Man kills and sacrifices 7-year-old niece for money rituals

    The residents of Wassa Nkyirifi, a farming community in the Western Region of Ghana, were shocked and horrified when they discovered the suspected murder of a seven-year-old girl named Sandy Manu. The alleged perpetrator was her uncle, a 37-year-old farmer named Augustine.

    Initially, Augustine had reported to the police that his niece had gone missing, and he made public announcements on radio seeking help to locate her. However, the police became suspicious of his behavior and responses during their investigation. After intense interrogation, Augustine broke down and confessed to the police that he had killed his niece for money ritual purposes in an attempt to escape poverty.

    According to Augustine’s confession, he had complained about his financial struggles to an elderly man in the community, who suggested using one of his nieces for money rituals. Upon following this advice, Augustine sought the help of a spiritualist, who instructed him to bring the head of one of his nieces for the ritual. Subsequently, he killed Sandy and buried her headless body in a nearby bush, while keeping her head hidden for the ritual.

    The police accompanied Augustine to the location where the body was buried, and they exhumed the headless body. The head was found at another location as well. Sandy’s remains have been taken to the morgue, and Augustine is currently in police custody.

    This disturbing incident has left the community in shock and has garnered attention on social media, where a video of the exhumation has been shared by some community members.

  • Family of murdered 30-year-old man in Asawase urges calm, puts faith in police assurance

    Family of murdered 30-year-old man in Asawase urges calm, puts faith in police assurance

    Relatives of Sarawudeen Shila, a 30-year-old man allegedly beaten to death by the police in Asawase, Kumasi, have made statements.

    Speaking in an interview, the family expressed their composure as they rely on the Ghana Police Service to ensure justice for them, having been reassured by the police leadership in the Ashanti Region.

    Abdulai Aziz, the elder brother of the deceased and spokesperson for the family, disclosed in the interview that the Ashanti regional police commander and other district commanders visited the family in Asawase. They provided assurance that comprehensive investigations would be conducted to hold anyone, including police officers, accountable if found guilty in the case.

    Their statement follows the recent death of a 30 year old man that occurred at Asawase following an alleged brutality by the police on him. This, according to the report occurerd after the police had allegedly gone for an operation to manhunt for some stubborn guys at ‘Goro area’ which is a suburb of Asawase.

    According to the report, upon sensing danger, many of the targeted vagabonds fled the scene. Unfortunately, luck did not favor Sarawudeen, who was allegedly passing by and was unable to escape the situation.

    The report further revealed that most of these targeted vagabonds after sensing danger, took to their heels. Luck however eluded the Late Sarawudeen who was allegedly passing by.

    “He was not part and in fact, he had no idea of what was going on. But the police wrongly accused him of being part”, an eyewitness earlier told GhanaWeb.

    According to the reports, the boy subsequently collapsed after the police had allegedly brutalised him. “hey left him on the ground after observing that he had been unconscious.

    According the source, he was subsequently taken to the Manhyia hospital where he was pronounced dead.

    Though the police are yet to comment on the issue, some eyewitnesses who spoke to this reporter described the incident as very unfortunate.

    Angered by the incident, a mob of youth from Asawase allegedly went to the Asawase police station to report the issue where the police told them they should go to the airport roundabout since that’s the place the alleged police operatives came from.

    “The police advised them to go to the Airport Roundabout police station to report the issue since that is the place where the men came from. The boys however insisted and this led to the vandalism of the police car, metre board, windows, some chairs and tables at the reception”, one of the angry youth said.

    Aziz, who commented on the developing incidents said it was very unfortunate that all these have happened, but the Asawase youth took the action out of anger. Describing his brother as an innocent person who was rather mistaken for other people’s offence by the police, Aziz said the family was of much conviction that the truth will surely come out.

  • Salvaged Kenyan cult followers to be charged with murder

    Salvaged Kenyan cult followers to be charged with murder

    Earlier this year, forty-one individuals were rescued from a doomsday cult in Kenya. However, instead of being free from legal repercussions, they now face serious charges, including murder and other offenses, alongside the cult’s leader.

    According to prosecutors, these rescued individuals, who were either parents or grandparents, are now considered suspects as they were responsible for the well-being of children who died or went missing within the cult.

    The cult’s leader, Paul Mackenzie, is alleged to have played a significant role in the tragic events. He is accused of promoting the belief that followers should starve themselves to death in order to achieve entry into heaven before the world’s end.

    The police, while investigating what appears to be a mass suicide, have uncovered a startling number of bodies—over 400—exhumed from the Shakahola forest in the south-eastern region of Kenya.

    More than 600 people are still missing.

  • British national, 14, dies after falling from 4th floor of school dormitory; parents suspect foul play

    British national, 14, dies after falling from 4th floor of school dormitory; parents suspect foul play

    The untimely death of a 14-year-old British national has left his family in anguish.

    The boy is said to have tragically lost his life at St. Peter’s Mission School in Ogbojo, Adentan Municipality after falling from the 4th floor of one of the school’s dormitories.

    His family is therefore seeking answers and justice for their beloved. 

    The family is outraged over the claims made by school authorities, and they suspect foul play in their son’s death.

    They have expressed their concerns previously about the circumstances surrounding the incident and are seeking clarity on what truly transpired.

    According to the school authorities, the incident occurred on Monday, May 15, within the school premises. The boy was immediately rushed to the University of Ghana Medical Center (UGMC), but unfortunately, he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

    In an interview with Eyewitness News, the family head, Nii Nii Quaye Ashale, vehemently refuted the school authorities’ version of events.

    He alleges that their son did not fall from the dormitory but rather met with a different fate outside the school premises. The family finds the reports provided by the school authorities to be incredulous and dismisses them as a “cock-and-bull story.”

    “We realised it was a cock-and-bull story indeed, there was no correlation between what we saw and told. The blood stains on the floor were not up to a tin of canned milk. Our grandson and son never fell from any 4th floor. He was murdered outside the school, they brought him back when everybody was asleep, and they just took him to the spot. They spread a pint of his blood around the place.

    “If the school is a boarding house, and it’s got security, definitely the boy couldn’t have run out of campus, he’s in the custody of the authorities of the school. From what we saw and what they narrated to us that he fell from the 4th floor. And the quantum of blood that was there, clearly, there was an indication that something had transpired,” a livid family head pointed out.

    He further debunked claims that the boy engaged in drug peddling.

    “We are also waiting on the homicide to tell us. The report that came out from the standard board was that he never took drugs and that he was never poisoned. It all lies when the school authorities said he was high on drugs, and they had to bathe him with cool water and put him to sleep. The drugs that they said might have been the cause of his death are all a lie”.

  • Boyfriend murders lover at Dunkwa-on-Offin

    Boyfriend murders lover at Dunkwa-on-Offin

    Residents in Dunkwa-on-Offin, in the Upper Denkyira East District, has witnessed a tragic event where a 30-year-old man, identified as Samuel Mensah, has ended the life of his girlfriend, Gifty.

    The horrifying act occurred amidst a heated argument between the couple, during which Gifty expressed her desire to terminate the relationship.

    Both Samuel and Gifty hailed from Wassa in the Western Region and had been cohabiting in Dunkwa-on-Offin as partners for several years.

    Regrettably, the altercation culminated in a fatal outcome when Samuel allegedly lured Gifty into an unfinished building and mercilessly attacked her with a cutlass, causing injuries that proved fatal.

    The shocking scene was discovered by concerned residents, who acted swiftly to apprehend Samuel. He currently remains in Police custody, pending further investigation and legal procedures.

    A witness who recounted the incident to the media stated that, “The tragic incident took place in an uncompleted building. I was at home when I noticed Samuel persuading his girlfriend to follow him there. Soon after, I heard cries of distress, prompting me to rush to the location, only to find the young woman lying in a pool of blood.”

    “At first, I thought it was a botched robbery, but to my dismay, I later learned that it was the girlfriend’s own partner who committed the heinous act. I tried to apprehend him, but unfortunately, I couldn’t find anyone willing to assist. However, I explained the situation to other members of the community, who eventually took action and apprehended the suspect.”

    This tragic incident has left the community in shock and mourning, grappling with the loss of a young life and the brutality of the crime that took place among a couple who were known to live together.

  • 30-year-old allegedly murders girlfriend after she requested for a breakup

    30-year-old allegedly murders girlfriend after she requested for a breakup

    A man believed to be in his 30s is in the grips of police in the Central Region over the gruesome murder of his girlfriend.

    According to reports, the incident occurred after the young lady, whose identity has not been disclosed, requested a breakup.

    The details of the incident are still emerging as investigations continue, however, footage making rounds on social media indicates that the man has been arrested.

    This incident contributes to the growing number of cases involving men who have killed their girlfriends recently.

    In April this year, there were reports of a police man killing his girlfriend.

    26-year-old Victoria Dapaah also known as Maa Adwoa was allegedly shot by her boyfriend, Inspector Ahmed Twumasi on April 20, 2023, at Adum, a few meters away from her house.

    The suspect during his first court appearance, confessed to committing the act but insisted that it was not intentional. But on his second appearance in court, Inspector Ahmed Twumasi has been formally charged with murder as the prosecution has received advice from the office of the Attorney General.

    Additionally, an 18-year-old student of the New Nsutam Senior High Technical School in the Abuakwa-North District of the Eastern Region was also reported dead after visiting her boyfriend.

    She was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend. Abigail Asare, a form two student of the school and resident of Accra on the morning of Friday, June 2, 2023, around 9am, visited her boyfriend, Emeka, said to be a Togolese soon after leaving school for the mid-term holidays which began on Friday.

    Not long after, Emeka is said to have left the shop without his girlfriend.

    Minutes later, a customer who came to the shop for a haircut, saw the lifeless body of the victim on the floor soaked in blood from knife wounds. It was unclear what may have triggered the circumstances leading to the murder.

  • Four arrested for involvement in murder of female farmhand in Assin

    Four arrested for involvement in murder of female farmhand in Assin

    Four suspects have been apprehended by the Central North Regional Police Command in connection with the recent murder of a 50-year-old woman in Assin Dansame, located in the Assin North District.

    According to reports, two of the suspects, who are in their 20s and hail from Swedru, joined forces with their counterparts in Assin Dansame, who are of the same age group, to allegedly carry out this heinous crime.

    The victim, Esi Gegiw, a single mother of two, was brutally murdered by unidentified attackers on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, while she was leaving her home for work at around 3 am. The assailants used a blunt object to smash her head and inflicted fatal injuries to her neck, resulting in immediate death.

    Furthermore, the perpetrators removed specific body parts, including the tongue, heart, and vagina, before fleeing the scene.

    Upon receiving the distressing report, the police promptly intervened. They proceeded to the crime scene and transported the victim’s body to the Francis Xavier Hospital Morgue in Assin Fosu, Assin Praso, to facilitate further investigations.

  • Lifeless body of 48-year-old farmer unearthed in forest, with gunshot wounds in the chest

    Lifeless body of 48-year-old farmer unearthed in forest, with gunshot wounds in the chest

    In a deeply unsettling turn of events, the lifeless body of a 48-year-old farmer was discovered in a secluded forest area. Authorities stumbled upon the grisly scene, unveiling gunshot wounds that marred the victim’s chest. The distressing find has sent shockwaves through the community, raising profound concerns about the safety and well-being of local residents.

    It is suspected that he was killed by unknown assailants in a forest at Tenehoyo cottage near Sreso Timpom in the Ashanti Region.

    According to a Dailyguide newspaper report dated July 3, 2023, the deceased, Akwesi Peter Hemang, and father of seven, left home on June 26, 2023, to hunt and did not return home until his body was discovered in the forest two days later.

    A preliminary investigation by the police disclosed that the deceased left home on June 26, 2023, with a gun to go hunting and did not return until his body was found in the forest.

    “On June 28, 2023, at about 15hrs, 30, the Nyinahin Police had information from the Odikro of Tenehoyo cottage near Sreso Timpom that one Peter Akwesi Hemang; a farmer, aged 48, was found dead in the forest.

    “Police visited the scene and found the body of the deceased identified as Akwesi Peter Hemang, a farmer, aged 48, with one wife and 7 children, lying in a prostrate position with one robust double barrel gun on his chest and a bottle of liquid beside the body.

    “The deceased was dressed in black shirt and black trousers and upon inspection, gun wounds were seen on his chest, right hand and left thigh,” the report started.

    The police added the scene where the body of Akwesi Peter Heman is about 500 meters from his place of residence.

    The police said, preliminary inspection of the body in the forest suggests that he was shot dead by someone.

    Although no arrests have yet been made, the body has been deposited in the morgue at the Nyinahin Community Hospital for preservation and autopsy while investigations continue.

  • 50-year-old farmer who allegedly killed his wife arrested

    50-year-old farmer who allegedly killed his wife arrested

    A man has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife.

    The entire farming community of Apla in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region has been thrown into a state of shock following Thursday’s suspected murder of a married woman by her husband.

    Police at Oterkporlu on the morning of Thursday, June 22, 2023 arrested 50-year-old Seth Ayenor, a farmer for the suspected murder of his 42-year-old wife, Victoria Ayenor, also a farmer.

    The couple lived together with their 11-year-old daughter, the younger of two
    daughters the couple had together.

    Detailing the events surrounding the incident to GhanaWeb, Tetteh Joana Korkor, 38, sister of the deceased and resident at Mampong also in the same municipality disclosed that she received a call around 2 am on Thursday from some neighbours of the couple at Apla that her sister had died following a short illness.

    Miss Tetteh Joana Korkor furthered that upon reaching the scene later that morning at 9.20 am, however, the state in which she found her sister and a thorough observation of the place by herself and neighbours suggested that the accused murdered his wife, contrary to his assertion that her death was an accident following the collapse of a wall of the room which they occupied.

    Seth Ayenor while pleading innocent prior to the arrival of the police reportedly told members of the community that a section of the wall of the room collapsed on his wife in the dead of the night while he sat in the middle of the compound.

    He continued that he subsequently raised an alarm, drawing neighbours to the scene.

    The neighbours who were not satisfied with the husband’s narrations, tied him up to prevent him from escaping pending the arrival of the police.

    “He claims he’s innocent, that he was under a tree in the house when he heard a thud followed by a cry of pain from the deceased who was in the room, only to realize that his wife had died, that’s his account,” narrated Miss Korkor.

    But countering his brother-in-law’s claim of innocence however, the visibly shaken sister disclosed: “She was bleeding from her head and the whole place was stained in blood…the hospital authorities [at St. Martin de Porres] said she was struck in the head with a cutlass.”

    According to her, the suspect, after committing the heinous crime attempted wiping away all touches of evidence by wiping traces of blood with their bedsheet and some clothing.

    These items were subsequently retrieved by the police upon a thorough search of the surrounding areas. Some suspected marijuana was also found wrapped in a shirt belonging to the suspect in the surrounding bush of the house.

    The suspect is currently in custody at the Asesewa District Police Command pending further investigations into the case.

    Seth is also reported to have given a different account of the circumstances leading to his wife’s death to the police, claiming that his late wife died as a result of a physical confrontation between them following a misunderstanding.

    Victoria’s remains have since been deposited at the morgue of the St. Martin’s De Porres Hospital at Agormanya for preservation and autopsy.

    The couple have been married for the past fifteen years with two kids besides two other children the woman had before her marriage to Seth.

    Miss Tetteh Joana Korkor described her late sister as a kind and loving woman, adding that her death was a great loss to the family. She urged the police to conduct thorough investigations into the incident to unravel the true circumstances surrounding the death of their kinswoman.

  • South Korean woman accused of keeping in freezer two newborns she killed

    South Korean woman accused of keeping in freezer two newborns she killed

    Police in South Korea have requested an arrest warrant for a woman who stands accused of killing two of her newborn babies and storing their bodies in her freezer for an extended period.

    According to officials from Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police, the woman, who is in her 30s, admitted to the killings, citing economic difficulties in caring for her three other children aged 12, 10, and 8 as the reason behind her actions.

    Both newborns were reportedly only a day old when they died. The first child, her fourth, was born in a hospital in November 2018, and the woman allegedly strangled the baby the day after giving birth before preserving the body in her home’s freezer.

    Similarly, her fifth child, a boy born in November 2019, suffered the same fate.

    The woman’s husband claims he was unaware of the alleged murders, as he was informed that the two children had been aborted, according to police statements.

    The case came to the attention of authorities in May after the government’s Board of Audit and Inspection discovered that the births of the infants had never been officially registered, despite hospital records confirming their births.

    The board then notified Suwon City Hal, the municipal government, which requested a police investigation after the mother refused an on-site inspection.

    On June 21, the police conducted a search and seizure operation in the woman’s home, during which she confessed to the murders, police say.

    The woman is due to attend an arrest warrant hearing on Friday.

  • Gunmen shoot motor rider to death at Akatsi

    Gunmen shoot motor rider to death at Akatsi

    Zanu Mandela, a well-known motorcyclist in the Akatsi South Municipality, was tragically killed by unidentified gunmen near Holy Childhood Academy in Akatsi.

    The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, June 20, around 7:00 PM when Zanu Mandela, a native of Akuave in Akatsi South, was on his way home.

    He was shot multiple times by the assailants, who emerged suddenly from their hiding place.

    The attackers also stole his motorbike, which had the registration number M-4-36-VR 23, along with an undisclosed amount of cash. Zanu Mandela also owned a mobile money shop called ‘Nezu Yayra’.

    According to eyewitnesses interviewed by the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the gunmen ambushed Zanu Mandela as he was approaching his house. The assailants shot him on the spot and swiftly fled the scene.

    Neyram Satsi, another eyewitness, shared with the GNA that the victim, who was in his thirties, was returning from work when the suspected gunmen emerged from a nearby hideout and fired at him from close range.

    “This is one humble guy that we all love to engage his services always. We don not know what should have necessitated this bad act,” he told the GNA.

    Police sources has since confirmed the incident to the GNA and opened investigations into the heinous crime.

    The Police have recovered the body of deceased and deposited it at the St Paul’s Hospital Morgue awaiting autopsy.

    Some residents within Akatsi South, the GNA observed, have been calling on the Akatsi South Municipal Security Council and the traditional authorities to bring the town to order, saying “criminal activities are becoming too rampant.”

    He left behind a wife and two children.

  • Man jailed after killing his mother during fight with wife

    Man jailed after killing his mother during fight with wife

    A 80-year-old woman has been shot dead by her son while trying to calm him down during a fight with his wife.

    The incident happened on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Guabulga in the North East Region’s West Mamprusi Municipality.

    The woman, identified as Wuni Tuunaaba, was buried according to Islamic rites.

    The son, Wuni Haruna, has been arrested by the police.

    What happened?

    The Assembly member of the Guabulga Electoral Area, Bugri Gabriel, confirmed the incident to Graphic Online.

    He said there was a misunderstanding between Haruna and his wife around 7 pm on Thursday.

    Haruna’s mother intervened to restore peace.

    Haruna then went to his room and came back with a gun and shot his mother dead.

    “I got a distress call from a family member that someone had shot the mother dead. The suspect said he intended to give a warning shot but unfortunately, the bullet hit the mother,” the assembly member said.

    He said the suspect was picked up by the police to assist with investigation.

  • Man mistakenly shoots his mother to death at Wuni

    Man mistakenly shoots his mother to death at Wuni

    An 80-year-old mother has been killed while attempting to separate her son and daughter-in-law who were engaged in a quarrel.

    She was reportedly shot to death by her son, who went inside the room in the heat of the altercation, returned with a gun and shot her.

    Named as Wuni Tuunaaba, the incident happened last Thursday at Guabulga in the West Mamprusi Municipality in the North East Region.

    She has since been laid to rest in line with Islamic religion.

    The suspect, Wuni Haruna is in police custody.

    What happened?

    Confirming the incident, the Assembly member of the Guabulga Electoral Area, Bugri Gabriel told Graphic Online’s Mohammed Fugu that there was a misunderstanding between Haruna and his wife at about 7pm last Thursday [June 15, 2023].

    Haruna’s mother reportedly intervened in a quest to restore peace.

    Haruna reportedly rushed to the room for a single-barrel gun and shot the mother dead.

    “I got a distress call from a family member that someone had shot the mother dead. The suspect said he intended to give a warning shot but unfortunately, the bullet hit the mother,” the assembly member said.

    He indicated the suspect has since been picked up by the police to assist with investigation while the deceased has been buried.