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  • Over 12k Police officers promoted after 10-year delay

    Over 12k Police officers promoted after 10-year delay

    Police officers whose promotions had been delayed for up to 10 years have finally been elevated following an extensive review by Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno. 

    Their promotions ranking from Lance Corporal to Chief Inspector were approved between January and the first week of February this year. This information was disclosed by the  IGP’s secretariat on Thursday, February 12. 

    According to the secretariat the promotions were carried out in line with the Police Service Regulations, 2012 (C.I 76). The Secretariat strongly refuted the claims alleging nepotism in the recent promotions.

    “All unit, district, divisional, and regional commanders across the country’s 25 police regions were directed to submit the names of officers due for promotion,” the Secretariat explained. 

    Recently, the top command of the Ghana Police Service experienced a major reshuffle.

    COP Dr Sayibu Pabi Gariba moves from Director-General in charge of Technology to head the National Administration and Professional Development (NAPD) directorate.

    COP Iddi Lansah Seidu has been reassigned from Welfare to serve as Director-General for Technology.

    COP Dr Vance Baba Gariba shifts from Operations to become Director-General for Research and Planning.

    COP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe moves from the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) to head Operations.

    DCOP Darko Offei Lomotey leaves Research and Planning to take charge of the PPSB.

    DCOP Eric Ken Winful moves from NAPD to oversee Welfare.The reshuffle also affected regional and technical commands:

    DCOP Charles K. Adu appointed Eastern Sector Regional Commander.

    DCOP Isaac Asante transferred from the Eastern Region to the National Headquarters.

    DCOP George B. Ohene Boadi now serves as Central Regional Commander.

    DCOP George Ankomah moves from Central MTTD/Ashanti Region to become Eastern North Regional Commander.

    DCOP Alex Kodjo Wowolo, formerly Director of ICT at the National Headquarters, now heads Central MTTD/Ashanti Region.

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    This top-rank reshuffle marks the first since his appointment on March 13 last year by President Mahama.

    However, about a month after his appointment, he carried out a major reshuffle of police commanders stationed in areas notorious for illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, as part of the Ghana Police Service’s intensified campaign against the destructive activity.

    The reshuffle, which primarily affected Divisional and District Commanders in the Eastern South, Western, and Western North regions, marked the first phase of a larger strategy aimed at revitalising the police response to illegal mining.

    According to a police statement, “This reshuffle is part of a broader effort to ensure more effective policing in areas plagued by illegal mining,” adding that further changes are anticipated in the coming weeks.

    In a statement issued by the Ghana Police Service titled Police Reshuffle Commanders in Galamsey Areas as It Intensifies Its War on Illegal Mining Activities, the Service reaffirmed the IGP’s commitment to fighting galamsey with renewed determination.

    “The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, in keeping with his promise to wage a relentless war on illegal mining activities (galamsey), has reshuffled police commanders in galamsey-prone areas,” the statement read.

    “This is said to be the first phase of the reshuffle exercise, as many more are expected to follow to inject fresh energy into the fight against illegal mining activities in the country,” it added.

    Meanwhile, the police have made significant gains in their anti-galamsey operations. A special intelligence-led operation conducted over four consecutive days, beginning on April 17, 2025, in the Samreboi enclave in the Western Region, led to the arrest of 47 individuals involved in illegal mining activities.

    The suspects, arrested along the Tano River and in the Aboi, Subri, and Nimiri forests, include 39 Ghanaians and eight Chinese nationals, among them four women.

    Exhibits retrieved during the operation include seventeen excavators, one bulldozer, four motorbikes, two Toyota Hilux vehicles, one RAV4 vehicle, four pump-action guns, one single-barrel gun, 54 live BB cartridges, and eight pumping machines.

    Below is the full statement by the police:

    POLICE RESHUFFLE COMMANDERS IN GALAMSEY AREAS AS IT INTENSIFIES ITS WAR ON ILLEGAL MINING ACTIVITIES

    The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, in keeping with his promise to wage a relentless war on illegal mining activities (galamsey), has reshuffled police commanders in galamsey-prone areas.

    This is said to be the first phase of the reshuffle exercise, as many more are expected to follow to inject fresh energy into the fight against illegal mining activities in the country.

    Police commands affected include some Divisional and District Commanders, mainly in the Eastern South, Western, and Western North Police Regions.

    In a related development, the Ghana Police Service has made a major breakthrough in its war against illegal mining (galamsey).

    A special four-day continuous intelligence-led anti-galamsey operation, which started on April 17, 2025, within the Samreboi enclave in the Western Region, resulted in the arrest of 47 people for illegal mining activities along the Tano River and in the Aboi, Subri, and Nimiri forests of the Western Region.

    The suspects comprise 39 Ghanaians and eight Chinese nationals, including four women.

  • Police officer dies in shootout with armed robbers

    Police officer dies in shootout with armed robbers

    A police officer has been confirmed dead following a shootout with a group of armed robbers along the Zebilla–Widnaba road in the Bawku Division on Sunday, February 8.

    The gunfire reportedly erupted after the robbers attempted to rob two police officers.


    In response, the officers engaged the robbers in a gunfight. Tragically, one officer lost his life during the incident. The Upper East Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into the matter.


    In recent years, the Police Service has made significant progress in tackling robberies and prosecuting offenders. In September, the Ghana Police Service arrested ten individuals and shot three others dead in its efforts to crack down on a series of violent rural bank robberies across the country.

    Authorities allege that the 15-member gang has been behind a series of robberies in the Ahafo, Western, Central, Eastern, and Ashanti Regions.


    On Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 3:30 am, the ring invaded the Saint Martin’s De Porres Cooperative Credit Union with pump-action guns and AK-47 rifles.

    They escaped the premises with cash after holding the security guard and his wife hostage.


    Briefing the media on Wednesday, September 24, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Lydia Yaako Donkor, said the police recovered a large cache of weapons, vehicles, and valuables following the operation.


    One of their AK-47 rifles has been traced to one Corporal Francis Adu Yaw of the Tepa District. The said police officer was killed on November 29, 2024, by armed robbers on the Bibiani-Goaso highway.


    The items seized included three AK-47 assault rifles; one single-barrel gun with one AAA round; seven pump-action guns with 96 rounds of AAA ammunition; three Bruni pistols with 40 rounds of ammunition; one M&P pistol with four rounds of ammunition; cash amounting to GH¢18,845, $104, 190 Liberian dollars, ₦5,800, and CFA 31,000; a quantity of assorted Ghanaian coins; six vehicles; four motorbikes; and several mobile phones and pieces of jewellery.


    According to the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), the gang’s operations were successfully undercovered after six months of sustained intelligence operations.

    “Through sustained intelligence operations, the Ghana Police Service has successfully dismantled the notorious criminal syndicate who have been behind several robberies in various regions of the country,” she stated.


    In August this year, Service announced the retrieval of items used by a gang of armed men during a gold shop robbery at Mpohor in the Western Region over the weekend.


    Weapons, ammunition, clothing, and other materials were among the exhibits. According to a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 19, the police stated that the retrieved items would aid in the ongoing investigation into the case.


    On Sunday, August 17, one person was arrested in connection with the robbery. The police explained that the retrieval was made possible after officers from the Kuntanase District in the Ashanti Region intercepted a suspicious white Toyota Sienta near the Aputuoagya–Bekwai road.


    Currently, the police are on a manhunt for eight others allegedly involved in the heist. They added that two men who were standing by the vehicle fled upon seeing the approaching patrol team.


    According to the police, a search of the vehicle led to the recovery of an AK-47 assault rifle, a locally manufactured firearm, two AK-47 magazines loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition each, and other materials believed to have been used during the robbery.


    “The Ghana Police Service, in its ongoing investigation into the Mpohor gold shop robbery case, has recovered weapons, ammunition, clothing items and some other exhibits linked to the case. As part of intensified anti-robbery patrols, officers from the Kuntanase District in the Ashanti Region intercepted a suspicious white Toyota Sienta near the Aputuoagya–Bekwai road.


    “Two men who were standing by the vehicle fled into the bush upon seeing the approaching police patrol team. A thorough search of the vehicle uncovered an AK-47 assault rifle, a locally manufactured firearm, two AK-47 magazines loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition each, additional packets of ammunition, cowrie shells, a Huawei smartphone, identity documents, and some clothing items.


    “A careful examination of the recovered exhibits against the CCTV footage of the Mpohor robbery revealed a striking resemblance between the clothing items (hooded tops) and the Wellington boots that were used during the robbery. The recovery of these items marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation and manhunt for the suspects,” parts of the statement read.


    On July 30, a shootout between suspected armed robbers and police officers at Atebubu in the Bono East Region led to the death of two suspects.


    According to the Ghana Police Service, the patrol team encountered a robbery attack on commuters along the Atebubu Highway. The suspects opened fire on the officers upon sighting them. Those struck during the exchange were rushed to a hospital but were pronounced dead on arrival, while others escaped into nearby bushes.


    A search of the scene led to the retrieval of a shotgun loaded with two live cartridges, four spent cartridges, and a machete. Intensive efforts are still underway to apprehend the fugitives, police confirmed.


    On July 15, an intelligence-led operation by the Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) foiled a robbery attempt by five armed men targeting a foreign national at Cantonments. Police received credible intelligence that the men were lodging at a hotel in Labadi.


    While en route in a Toyota Yaris vehicle, the suspects opened fire on a police team after detecting surveillance. An officer sustained gunshot wounds, and in the ensuing shootout, two suspects died after being rushed to the Ghana Police Hospital.


    The injured officer, who suffered gunshot wounds to his arm and legs, has been hospitalized and is responding to treatment. Police retrieved two pump-action guns loaded with ammunition, live cartridges, three mobile phones, talismans, and other items from the scene.


    Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act states that a person who commits robbery commits a first-degree felony. Per Section 150, “a person who steals a thing commits robbery (a) if in, and for the purpose of stealing the thing, that person uses force or causes harm to any other person, or (b) if that person uses a threat or criminal assault or harm to any other person, with intent to prevent or overcome the resistance of the other person to the stealing of the thing.”


    Section 124 of the Criminal Offenses Act also indicates that a person who steals commits a second-degree felony. Where the court that finds a person guilty of stealing is satisfied that, on not less than two previous occasions, the accused was found guilty of stealing, the court shall order that the whole or a part of the term of imprisonment imposed shall be spent in productive hard labour.


    A person subjected to such an order is disqualified from election to Parliament or a District Assembly within the meaning of the Local Government Act, 1993 (Act 462), for up to five years.

    Productive hard labour refers to labour in a state farm, state factory, or any other public co-operative or collective enterprise specified by the Minister.

    Police efforts in combating robbery

    In July, the Police secured a conviction in a four-year-old armed robbery case that occurred in Atonsu, Kuwait, Kumasi. The Kumasi Circuit Court sentenced two individuals to 15 years imprisonment for their role in the violent incident. The convicts, Abass Kasim (26) and Daniel Morro, alias “China” (25), were part of a gang of five that attacked a resident in Atonsu Kuwait on July 31, 2021, around 2:30 a.m.


    The gang, wielding a pistol and cutlasses, shot the victim in the abdomen, inflicted multiple cutlass wounds, and robbed him of valuables including an iPhone 11 worth GHS 5,500, a Samsung phone worth GHS 500, two Apple Watches valued at GHS 3,000, two ladies’ handbags, jewelry, $600, and an unspecified amount of Ghana cedis.


    Following investigations, Abass Kasim was arrested on August 12, 2021. During interrogation, he confessed and led the police to arrest Daniel Morro. A pistol used in the attack was later retrieved.


    On August 19, 2021, the suspects were arraigned before Kumasi Circuit Court 4 and remanded into custody after pleading not guilty.

    They reappeared on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, when they were convicted and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment each on charges including conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, unlawful entry, abetment of crime, and possession of firearms without authority.


    The sentences are to run concurrently. They have since been transferred to the Central Prisons in Kumasi. Meanwhile, three accomplices remain at large.


    The police also reported another success after an armed robber, Paul Avortide, was sentenced to 19 years with hard labour for robbery. The 25-year-old, on May 21 at about 4:00 a.m., attacked a pregnant Nigerian woman, Ogechi Chidiebere, at Tsikpota near New Housing, Ho.


    Armed with a machete, he robbed her of GHS 3,000 and a Tecno Spark 30c phone valued at GHS 2,500 as she made her way to antenatal care.


    On June 19, police arrested Harmony Nbonu at Ho Main Market with the stolen phone.He confessed that Avortide had sold it to him for GHS 850. A coordinated operation led to Avortide’s arrest at Matse, a suburb of Ho, as he attempted to flee.


    After investigations, Avortide was charged with robbery under Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, while Nbonu was charged with Dishonestly Receiving under Section 146. They were arraigned before Ho Circuit Court on Tuesday, July 1. Avortide pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 19 years in prison, while Nbonu was acquitted and discharged.


    Meanwhile, three individuals suspected in a robbery at Nyanikrom near Shama Junction on Wednesday, July 9, were apprehended. They are Francis Mensah, alias Francis Kwaw (34), Ebenezer Cofie (32), and Samuel Bentum (35). The Western Regional Police Command arrested them following targeted surveillance based on credible intelligence.


    Police revealed that the suspects, armed with insider information, planned to rob company officials returning from a bank in Takoradi with salary funds. On the said day, the suspects ambushed the company vehicle near Unique School Junction at Nyanikrom.

    They broke the vehicle’s window and made away with the cash. A swift police response led to the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of GHS 149,500.


    The suspects are currently in custody assisting with investigations. However, the company’s driver, Maxwell Kofi Yeboah, alleged to have conspired with them, is at large and being pursued.


    “The Western Regional Police Command assures the public that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspect and bring all perpetrators to justice,” the police said.


    Despite these successes, the Police Service continues to suffer casualties in its fight against armed robbery. Several officers have lost their lives while on duty, though the exact number remains unclear.


    One such incident occurred in September 2024, when an officer was ambushed and killed by armed robbers at Kwame Peprakrom in the Central Region. In response, the government introduced a GHS 50,000 insurance scheme for officers who lose their lives while on duty.Meanwhile, the Police has assured the public of its commitment to ensuring security, law, and order across the country.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Police officer handed life term for murdering girlfriend

    Police officer handed life term for murdering girlfriend

    The Kumasi High Court has finally given its verdict regarding the Police Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, popularly known as ‘Taacum’ who murdered his girlfriend in Kumasi, Ashanti Region in 2023.

    After nearly three years of legal proceedings, Police Inspector Ahmed Twumasi has been sentenced to life imprisonment after the Court found him guilty of murder. The seven-member jury delivered a 5–2 majority verdict.

    Inspector Twumasi was apprehended in May 2023 after a specialized police operation led to his arrest at his hideout in Sekyere near Effiduase in the Ashanti region.

    He stands accused of fatally shooting 26-year-old Victoria Dapaah, also known as Maadwoa, multiple times in the abdomen and chest on April 20, 2023, around 9:50 p.m. According to reports their dispute was centered around GH¢5,000 debt. The police officer shot the deceased after she failed to repay the amount. 

     He has, however, confessed to the shooting but maintains that it was not deliberate.Despite facing court appearance on April 15, 2024, rumors of his demise circulated on social media. Authorities at the Kumasi Central Prisons allowed Luv FM’s Ohemeng Tawiah access to the cells where the remanded officer is held. Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, clad in a white T-shirt and khaki shorts, confirmed to prison officers that he was in good health and aware of the rumors surrounding his supposed death.

    Superintendent Richard Bukari, Public Relations Officer of the Kumasi Central Prisons, described the rumors of Twumasi’s death as regrettable in an interview with JoyNews.

    “I emphatically say it is not true. Ahmed Twumasi is hail and hearty in custody. Nothing has happened to him and I promise nothing will happen to him.Looking at him, he’s not even sick and I wonder under what circumstances Twumasi would be declared dead.

    “Taking note that he’s a state property, we would not do anything that would compromise his health, his security and his well-being in the prisons.So I say on authority that Twumasi is not dead; he is alive, healthy and undergoing his trial processes,” Superintendent Bukari noted.

    Prison authorities iinitiated investigations into the circulation of fake news, aiming to uncover the truth and take disciplinary action against those responsible.

    “We are not leaving it just there. We are going further to investigate the source of that info. Whoever would have generated such false information that is causing this upheaval in the general public would have to be dealt with according to the laws of Ghana.”

    This year, Ghana has witnessed several disturbing murder cases. In July, the lifeless body of an immigration officer identified as Stephen King Amoah, also known as Nana Kofi, was discovered in a drainage system near GBC Satellite, opposite Comet Estate, Accra, on Wednesday, July 9.

    The deceased is said to have gone missing five days (since July 3) before his tragic death. This was contained in a press statement by the Ghana Police Service on Thursday, July 10.

    Providing more details about the tragic incident, the police noted that the murderer(s) of the 38-year-old also set his body on fire.

    The deceased’s remains have been conveyed to the Police Hospital morgue after the relatives positively identified the body as Stephen.

    The police have disclosed that their preliminary investigations indicate the deceased had gone to meet his debtor, one Bright Aweh, who had promised to pay the outstanding debt owed on Thursday, July 3, in the evening.

    The victim never returned home that night, and his phone remained switched off throughout, raising concerns among family and friends who later reported him missing.

    “Investigations revealed that on 3rd July 2025, at about 8:00 p.m., the deceased left his residence at Ashongman Estate after receiving WhatsApp images of cash bundles from one Bright Aweh, who requested to meet him at a spot at Ashongman Estate to settle an outstanding amount.

    “According to the complainant, the deceased never returned home that night, and his phone remained switched off thereafter,” the police said.

    After the deceased’s family filed a complaint at the police station, Bright Aweh was arrested to assist with the investigation.

    He admitted that he met with the deceased and alleged that he gave a cash of GHS500,000 to the deceased, instructing him “to use part of the money to pay off some debts and hold the remaining amount for later collection.”

    But the police in their statement noted that “the suspect could not clearly explain the source of the funds and gave conflicting statements.”

    Meanwhile, the police have pledged to get to the bottom of the case and ensure justice is served to the perpetrators.

    In a similar incident, a 21-year-old student in his final year at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Daniel Tuffuor, has been placed in police custody over allegations of involvement in the death of Joana Deladem Yabani.

     Joana Deladem Yabani was in her final year at the institution at the time.

    The Prempeh District Court granted prosecutors’ request to keep Tuffuor in custody to allow for further inquiries, which he later reappeared on March 17, 2025.

    Police launched their investigation after Joana’s lifeless body was discovered on campus on the morning of Thursday, February 27, 2025. University security immediately reported the incident to the police, leading to Tuffuor’s arrest later that day.

    After campus security received the report, they quickly moved her remains to the University Health Services, where medical professionals confirmed her death.

    “The University has officially informed her family, and we extend our deepest condolences to them during this difficult time,” the statement read.

    Authorities suspect that the deceased and the accused were in a romantic relationship at the time of the incident. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding Joana’s death.

  • Ablekuma rerun: Police officer who assaulted journalist to be prosecuted

    Ablekuma rerun: Police officer who assaulted journalist to be prosecuted

    Police officer who was caught on camera slapping a journalist with GH One Television, Banahene Agyekum, during the rerun election at Ablekuma North has been charged with criminal assault.

    This was known in a statement by the Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, on Friday, July 11.

    According to her, investigations have been launched to identify perpetrators behind violent incidents that disrupted the parliamentary re-run election in Ablekuma North, Accra.

    She added that Police Medical Report Forms have been issued to victims involved in the reported assaults to support their medical expenses.

    “We encourage the public to cooperate with the Police and share any credible information by contacting us on emergency numbers 18555 or 191.

    “The Command has progressed to obtain statements from complainants and witnesses to aid in the ongoing investigations,” the statement noted.

    On Friday, July, the Electoral Commission (EC) held an election in 19 polling stations of the Ablekuma North to provide its constituents with a representative after the 2024 parliamentary elections.

    However, the election, which was intended to be peaceful, turned chaotic a few hours in.

    In a viral video, it is unknown what exactly transpired between the reporter and a group of police officers that led to him being slapped.

    In line with internal disciplinary procedures, he was interdicted and referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) for investigation.

    The Police officer’s action has been condemned by all, including the mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, who witnessed the unfortunate incident.

    Engaging the media after the assault, Banahene Agyekum expressed distress and pain.

    “Yes, (I won’t be able to continue work today) because my right eye is shaking and I don’t know what happened to my forehead. I have to go for a medical checkup,” he stated.

    In line with internal disciplinary procedures, he was interdicted and referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) for investigation.

    The officer concerned has been withdrawn from the ongoing election duty at Ablekuma North.

    The Police have assured the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted into the matter and further updates will be communicated.

    It is unknown what exactly transpired between the reporter and a group of police officers that led to him being slapped.

    The Police officer’s action has been condemned by all, including the mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, who witnessed the unfortunate incident.

    Engaging the media after the assault, Banahene Agyekum expressed distress and pain.

    “Yes, (I won’t be able to continue work today) because my right eye is shaking and I don’t know what happened to my forehead. I have to go for a medical checkup,” he stated.

    After the 2024 polls, Ablekuma North remained the only constituency in Ghana without a sitting MP, due to unresolved disagreements over the outcome of the parliamentary vote.

    On December 10, 2024, three days after the national polls, the EC declared Ewurabena Aubynn of the NDC the winner of the Ablekuma North parliamentary seat, defeating the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Nana Akua Owusu Afriyieh.

    However, the EC later revoked the announcement, revealing that results from 62 of the 281 polling stations had not been included in the initial collation.

    Efforts to restart the collation in January 2025 were disrupted by multiple challenges.

    These included interruptions due to the submission of unverified pink sheets and a violent intrusion at the collation centre that heightened security concerns.

    The Electoral Commission (EC), after extensive deliberations, in July noted that it will hold the rerun election because the 19 scanned polling station results used for the collation, though approved by agents of both political parties, were not verified by the presiding officers responsible for those polling stations.

    The EC arrived at this decision after it met with the representatives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Tuesday, July 1.

    Ahead of today’s election, the EC called on the Ghana Police Service to provide the needed security to ensure a safe environment for the conduct of the election.

  • Police officer drowns in River Offin amid galamsey operation

    Police officer drowns in River Offin amid galamsey operation

    A police officer lost his life in the River Offin during an anti-galamsey operation at Assin Asaman in the Central Region.

    The tragic incident, which occurred early this morning, involved Constable John Kwabena Dogbe, who drowned while pursuing illegal miners attempting to flee.

    Constable Dogbe was part of a special task force from the Central North Regional Police Command conducting a swoop against illegal mining activities. The operation, aimed at dismantling mining setups along the river, was disrupted when suspected miners scattered upon spotting law enforcement officers. Some of the miners tried to escape by wading across the river, prompting the officers to give chase.

    In the course of the pursuit, Constable Dogbe lost his footing on the slippery riverside terrain and fell into the fast-moving water. His colleagues immediately launched a rescue effort, but it took four hours before his body was recovered by local police and emergency response teams.

    The officer’s remains were transported to the St. Francis Xavier Hospital in Assin Fosu, where medical personnel confirmed his passing. His body has since been preserved at the facility.

    The news of his death has deeply shaken the local police command and the Assin Asaman community. The Central North Regional Police Command expressed its profound sorrow, describing Constable Dogbe as a dedicated officer committed to combating illegal mining. They reaffirmed their determination to continue the fight against galamsey despite the devastating loss.

    Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Meanwhile, efforts remain ongoing to tackle illegal mining, which has caused severe environmental degradation in the region.

  • Police officer arrested for slapping man repeatedly in viral video

    Police officer arrested for slapping man repeatedly in viral video

    The Ghana Police Service has suspended Detective Corporal Baba Amando Ibrahim, assigned to the Tuna Police Station in the Savannah Region, over allegations of professional misconduct.

    The decision follows the circulation of a viral video showing Corporal Ibrahim repeatedly slapping a handcuffed man and ordering him to “go down.”

    Despite the visibly distressed man pleading for a calmer approach, the officer escalated the confrontation by grabbing him by the neck.

    In a statement, the Police Service explained that the suspension aims to facilitate a comprehensive investigation into the officer’s behavior, consistent with their internal regulations.

    Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has also reached out to the victim’s family, offering support and ensuring them of the Service’s commitment to resolving the issue. He has instructed the Savannah Regional Police Commander to collaborate with the family to address the matter appropriately.

    The Police Service reiterated its dedication to maintaining professionalism and holding its personnel accountable for their actions.

    Read the statement below

  • Female Police officer allegedly takes her life at Mamponteng

    Female Police officer allegedly takes her life at Mamponteng

    A female police officer from Mamponteng in Kwabre East Municipality, Ashanti Region, Corporal Boakye, has reportedly taken her own life.

    A video shared by Angel FM shows the lifeless body of the woman being carried on a stretcher to the morgue.

    The footage captured the profound grief of her family, friends, and neighbors as they mourn.

    Authorities are yet to conduct a post-mortem on the body.

    The reasons behind Corporal Boakye’s actions remain unclear as the investigation continues.

  • Man admits to killing off-duty New Orleans police officer

    Man admits to killing off-duty New Orleans police officer

    A man admitted to shooting and killing an off-duty police officer and his friend during a robbery at a restaurant in Houston in 2021.

    Frederick Jackson admitted to committing two murders and agreed to a 60-year prison sentence as part of a deal made with the Harris County District Attorney.

    Jackson, who is 22 years old and is from San Antonio, admitted to killing New Orleans police Detective Everett Briscoe, who was 41 years old, and Dyrin “DJ” Riculfy, who was 43 years old.

    Briscoe and Riculfy were eating outside at a restaurant on Aug 21, 2021 when two men in hoodies came up to them, tried to steal from them, and then shot them, according to the police. The suspects ran away but were caught by the police later.

    Briscoe, who had worked for the New Orleans police for 13 years, was declared dead at the place where the incident happened. Riculfy passed away in a Houston hospital 10 days after.

    Briscoe and Riculfy were part of a group called the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club. They were with their friends from the club when they got shot.

    Jackson admitted to his actions in a Houston court on Tuesday. He was supposed to go to trial this week.

    Ogg said that the police officer from a big city was taking a break and hanging out with friends on vacation. “It’s really sad, and it shows that anyone can be a victim of a violent crime, no matter where they are. ”

    Jackson has to stay in prison for at least 30 years before he can ask to be released. He will be officially punished on Monday.

    Two more men, Anthony Rayshard Jenkins, 24, and Khalil Nelson, 21, are still going to be tried for the shooting. Both are still in prison.

  • Unknown assailants shoot dead Police officer in forest reserve near Ejisu

    Unknown assailants shoot dead Police officer in forest reserve near Ejisu

    A policeman from the Ashanti Regional Police headquarters was fatally shot by unknown assailants in the Bobiri Forest Reserve at Kubease near Ejisu.

    Sergeant Amoah Moses was identified by officers from the Ejisu District Police headquarters, led by DSP Patrick Okai Kodjoe, the District Commander, assisted by ASP Hannah Amoafo and the District Crime Officer, along with the Ashanti Regional Crime Scene Management Team led by DSP Francis Nimoh.

    The incident followed a report by Caleb Adu Agyemang, the Assemblyman of Kubease Electoral Area, stating that a male adult believed to be in his 30s was found dead at the Forest Reserve on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

    According to the report, the deceased, dressed in a green long-sleeve shirt over khaki trousers and black boots, was lying unconscious in a supine position in a pool of blood with a gunshot wound on his right leg below the knee. A single-barrel gun and a machete were found beside him.

    He was rushed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival by a medical officer. The body has been deposited at the hospital’s morgue for preservation and autopsy.

    Police investigators are currently working to unravel the mystery behind the young policeman’s death.

  • I wish everyone well – Last post of police officer who allegedly committed suicide at Dome-Kwabenya

    I wish everyone well – Last post of police officer who allegedly committed suicide at Dome-Kwabenya

    The final social media post from the Police officer, Lance Corporal Francis Adusei, who tragically took his own life, has left many in profound sorrow.

    It seems his suicide may be linked to personal heartbreak, as indicated by his last communication with a friend and his social media activity, both hinting at his struggles in love.

    In a poignant text message to his friend, Adusei expressed wishes for everyone’s well-being in life’s journey.

    He stressed the fleeting nature of life and advised against suppressing emotions.

    This message was sent on May 5, merely two days before he tragically ended his life by shooting himself in his unit at Block 3, room No. 10B.

    He was swiftly rushed to the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission Hospital (GAEC) for urgent medical care, where he initially showed signs of stabilization.

    Later, he was transferred to the emergency ward at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, where initial treatment seemed promising. Despite medical efforts, however, he eventually succumbed to his injuries.

  • Police officer kills himself with a service AK47

    Police officer kills himself with a service AK47

    A police officer, Lance Corporal Francis Adusei, reportedly shot himself with a service rifle at his residence in Atomic Police Barracks, Kwabenya.

    The incident took place on Monday, May 6, 2024, around 8:45 am, according to a police situational report obtained by MyNewsGh.com.

    Neighbours heard a gunshot coming from Block 3, Room No. 10B, and rushed to the scene.

    They discovered that Lance Corporal Adusei had shot himself with an AK47 assault rifle, which was found on the bed.

    Bloodstains were found on the bedspread and floor, and an empty shell and a round of AK47 ammunition were found in his bedroom.

    The door was locked from the inside.

    Adusei was taken to the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission Hospital for medical attention and later transferred to the emergency ward at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

    Despite efforts to stabilise him, he passed away while receiving treatment.

    His body has been deposited at the Police Hospital mortuary pending an autopsy.

  • Man from Palestine killed amid search for missing teenager in West Bank village

    Man from Palestine killed amid search for missing teenager in West Bank village

    One Palestinian killed and 25 injured in West Bank clash amid Israeli search for missing teen

    Amid an Israeli search for a missing teenager, a Palestinian man has been killed and 25 others injured in clashes as dozens of Jewish settlers stormed a village in the occupied West Bank.

    Israeli troops intervened as settlers armed with guns and stones entered al-Mughayyir village.

    It remains unclear whether the deceased, 26-year-old Jehad Abu Alia, was shot by an armed settler or an Israeli soldier.

    The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that at least eight people were hit by live fire.

    Meanwhile, 14-year-old Benjamin Ahimeir, who went missing, has not yet been found, prompting a large-scale search effort.

    Local media sources have indicated that the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s disappearance remain unclear, and the military has not confirmed if the incident is related to terrorism. Military personnel have established roadblocks in the vicinity.

    According to Israeli media reports, Benjamin Achimeir left the “Gal Farm” in the Malachei Shalom settler outpost early on Friday and has not been seen since.

    He was grazing sheep at the time, and the sheep returned to the farm without him, according to police. His sister Hannah, as quoted by AFP news agency, mentioned that he was familiar with the area.

    In a separate incident, Israeli forces fatally shot two Palestinians in the West Bank.

    One of them, identified by Hamas as a local commander of the group, was reportedly killed in a shoot-out with Israeli troops, according to the Israeli military.

    Videos posted on X by the Israeli human rights group Yesh Din depict scenes of unrest in al-Mughayyir, with dark smoke rising from burning vehicles near an olive orchard and the sound of gunshots in the background. Social media images also show a group of masked settlers gathered in the area.

    Afif Abu Alia, the father of Jehad Abu Alia, the 26-year-old who was fatally shot, spoke from a hospital in Ramallah, expressing sorrow over his son’s death. “My son went with others to defend our land and honor, and this is what happened,” he said.

    The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claim that their troops, not settlers, fired at Palestinians who were throwing stones as “violent disturbances erupted at several points in the area.” The IDF reported that they successfully removed the settlers who had entered the village.

    “The violent riots have been dispersed, and there are no Israeli civilians present within the town at this moment,” the IDF stated.

    Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa has condemned the attack.

    Foreign governments, including Israel’s closest ally, the US, have expressed concerns about the surge in settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank since Israel’s military campaign against Hamas in Gaza began.

    Israel has constructed approximately 160 settlements housing around 700,000 Jews since occupying the West Bank and East Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East war. While the vast majority of the international community considers these settlements illegal under international law, Israel and the US dispute this.

    According to the Palestinian health ministry, at least 460 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces or settlers in the West Bank since October 7th. Israeli sources report at least 13 Israelis killed by Palestinians in the same period.

    The recent escalation of violence in the West Bank has led the US, UK, and France to impose sanctions on some settlers for the first time.

    However, the casualties in the West Bank are overshadowed by the death toll in the Gaza war, with over 33,600 Gazans, mostly civilians, killed during Israel’s campaign, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

    On October 7th, gunmen also took more than 250 people hostage. Israel reports that at least 34 hostages are confirmed dead out of the 130 still held in Gaza.

    This latest violence occurs as Israel remains on high alert following US warnings of a potential Iranian strike against Israel. Iran has vowed retaliation for a deadly airstrike on an Iranian diplomatic compound in Syria, in which several senior Iranian military figures were killed. While Israel has not officially commented, it is widely believed to have carried out the attack targeting the elite Quds Force of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.

  • Video: Oyerapa reporter snubs police officer at John Kumah’s one week observance

    Video: Oyerapa reporter snubs police officer at John Kumah’s one week observance

    In a live event at the late John Kumah’s one-week observation, an Oyerepa TV reporter found himself in a tense situation when he was approached by police personnel.

    The officers questioned his accreditation to cover the event, which led to a standoff as the reporter asserted his right to report.

    Despite the pressure, the reporter remained steadfast, refusing to back down and continuing his coverage without official accreditation, highlighting the challenges faced by journalists in their pursuit of news.

    Watch the full video below:

  • Police officer allegedly chops off girl’s ear to force out a confession

    Police officer allegedly chops off girl’s ear to force out a confession

    A video circulating on social media has ignited public outrage as a young lady alleges misconduct by a police officer during a visit to her boyfriend, who is currently facing accusations of committing a crime.

    The incident came to light when the unnamed young lady shared her harrowing experience on Crime Check Ghana’s platform, detailing the shocking events that transpired during her visit to the police station.

    According to her account, she went to see her boyfriend, who was under investigation for a crime, seeking reassurance and information about the ongoing case.

    In the video, the young lady claims that Police Officer Clement Suputuor subjected her to a hideous act in an attempt to force her to reveal information related to her boyfriend’s case.

    The lady disclosed that she was subjected to torture and had her ear cut off in the process.

    “I went to visit my boyfriend in prison where this young police officer tortured me to force out a confession from me leading to him cutting off my ear, his name is  Clement Suputuor,” the lady stated.

    Crime Check Ghana, a platform dedicated to exposing criminal activities and promoting justice, shared the video along with the young lady’s account.

    The organisation is calling for a thorough investigation into the matter and urging authorities to take appropriate action against any misconduct.

    The video has since gone viral on various social media platforms, drawing widespread condemnation from the public.

    Netizens are expressing their shock and concern over the alleged actions of Officer Suputuor, calling for accountability and justice.

    Local authorities have not yet commented on the allegations, but pressure is mounting for a swift and transparent investigation into the conduct of Officer Clement Suputuor.

    The incident has reignited discussions about the need for accountability within law enforcement agencies and the importance of protecting citizens’ rights, even during criminal investigations.

    As the story continues to unfold, many are awaiting official statements and updates from both the police department and relevant authorities involved in the investigation.

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  • Police officer barred from Sydney Mardi Gras following death of gay couple

    Police officer barred from Sydney Mardi Gras following death of gay couple

    The decision to exclude police from Sydney’s well-known Mardi Gras parade this weekend has sparked controversy among Australians.

    The organizers said they made the call to give the LGBTQ+ community a place to be sad because a police officer was charged with killing a gay couple last week.

    The march used to be a place where police were violent towards gay activists, but now it is seen as an event that brings people together.

    NSW Police said they were not happy with the result.

    People are wondering if the police should be in the parade because a police officer is accused of killing someone he used to date and their partner. It happened last Monday.

    The people in charge of the parade said they decided not to include the police this year. They said it was a difficult decision, but they wanted to make sure the parade was a safe place for people to protest, celebrate, and remember those who have passed away.

    The Mardi Gras parade in Sydney has a long history involving LGBTQ+ activism and police violence. The first march in 1978 led to many people being beaten and arrested by the police.

    Now thought of as a brave and important act, what happened that day helped start the movement for LGBTQ+ rights in Australia. It also led to changes in laws and how police treat people who are gay.

    How Sydney’s first Mardi Gras led to change because of violence.

    NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said she is meeting with the parade board on Tuesday to discuss how the decision could harm police, especially gay and lesbian officers. This decision has caused a lot of arguments online.

    On Monday, she said it would be very unfair to not let police come to the event this weekend. She said that Mr. Lamarre-Condon’s supposed crime was about love, not hate against gay people.

    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that although the relationship between Sydney’s LGBTQ+ community and police has improved since 1978, he knows that people are sad about a big tragedy.

    Alex Greenwich, who is one of the few openly gay members of parliament in the state, has asked the board to change its mind about the decision. He said to Nine News that the police should work on gaining community trust. He believes that working together, rather than excluding the police from Mardi Gras, is a good start.

    Pride in Protest, an activist group, has been trying to get the police out of the event for a long time. They are happy with the decision and think it is a win for the LGBTQ+ community.

    “The police and the community have a very bad relationship right now. People don’t trust or have confidence in the police,” said Charlie Murphy, who speaks for the group Australian Associated Press.

  • Speeding taxi driver knocks down police officer at Agona Swedru

    Speeding taxi driver knocks down police officer at Agona Swedru

    Police have apprehended Kofi Donkor, a 27-year-old taxi driver, for allegedly striking a police officer, Constable Ernest Opare, who was on duty at Agona Swedru in the Central region.

    The incident occurred at the Agona Swedru Chief Palace junction, where Constable Opare was directing traffic on the busy dual carriage road.

    According to police sources, the driver, operating a vehicle with registration number GW 6086-22, was observed driving on the road’s shoulders.

    The impatient and reportedly speeding driver allegedly ran over the police officer.

    Constable Ernest Opare sustained severe injuries to his back and hands and was swiftly taken to the Agona Swedru Municipal Hospital for medical attention.

    Currently, he is undergoing treatment for his injuries.

    The taxi driver is now in police custody, cooperating with ongoing investigations into the incident.

  • Police officer detained for MoMo fraud

    Police officer detained for MoMo fraud

    A policeman with the National Visibility Unit, identified as Constable Ernest Agyemang Darko, has been arrested for engaging in mobile money fraud.

    According to the police situational report, Constable Ernest Agyemang Darko, on November 29, 2023, walked into the Kasoa Branch of MTN Ghana to make some transactions.

    He ordered payments to the tune of GH¢14,460 but could not provide the corresponding amount after the transactions were made.

    Constable Ernest Agyemang Darko was led to the CBG Bank where he claimed to save, but the bank was closed.

    The agent then called on police in the area to arrest him, and upon his arrest, Constable Ernest Agyemang Darko confessed in his caution statement that he neither had any money on him nor did he have money in his account at the bank.

    However, he took the bold step to order the transactions to be made after he could not stand the pressure from people he owed money he had lost to betting.

  • UK Police officer hospitalised after attempt on his life

    UK Police officer hospitalised after attempt on his life

    A man in an Essex town is accused of trying to murder a police officer.

    Essex Police said a police officer was attacked when they arrived at a situation in Canvey Island, which is close to Southend-on-Sea, at around 4am on Saturday.

    The police officer was brought to the hospital because they hurt their neck, but they have been released now.

    David Coe, who is 45 years old, has been accused of trying to kill someone as part of a police investigation.

    The person from Canvey Town has been kept in custody and is scheduled to go to court in Southend tomorrow.

    Detective Chief Superintendent Andrew Waldie from Essex Police said that the supposed assault was completely unacceptable.

    He said, “Police from our Castle Point and Rochford Criminal Investigation Department have done a thorough investigation, working with the Crown Prosecution Service to make sure the charge is secure. ”

    Keeping our police officers and the people they serve safe is our main focus.

    The police officer was going to help because people were worried, but they were attacked as soon as they got there. This is not okay.

    “We should never accept attacks on police officers as something normal in our job. We will keep supporting this officer while he gets better. “

  • Video of Police officer ‘chilling’ in front of prisoners

    Video of Police officer ‘chilling’ in front of prisoners

    A video involving a Ghanaian police officer has gone viral on X, formerly known as Twitter.

    In this video, the female officer can be seen admiring her facial features as she turns left and right. Underneath the video is the song “Lonely at the Top” by Asake.

    What is most interesting about this footage is that the police officer is engaged in this action in front of individuals currently in police custody.

    These jailed individuals also participate in the video-making process by showing hand gestures indicating that they enjoy what is happening.

    Some X users have commented on the video. Others are pleased with the fact that she is giving these jailed individuals a good time. Others question if her action is unlawful.

  • Police Commander fired after fabricating illness to travel to Turkey

    A police officer got fired because he lied about being sick to take a vacation.

    Nottinghamshire Police Constable Joseph Jennings asked twice for time off, including April 29th, but his request was denied because there were not enough staff available.

    That morning, a few hours before he was supposed to work, he sent a text to his boss saying he had a stomach virus called norovirus.

    But it was later discovered that this was not true, as PC Jennings had actually flown to Turkey with his partner the day before.

    The police in Nottinghamshire have allowed PC Jennings to take time off work from April 30th to May 3rd, but not on April 29th.

    The force had a meeting to discuss bad behavior that happened quickly on Thursday. PC Jennings said he was sorry for what he did and admitted that he made a bad choice, which he promises not to do again.

    He said that the holiday couldn’t be canceled and that he wanted to take April 29th off.
    In the hearing, Chief Constable Kate Meynell led the meeting. They were informed that PC Jennings’ team did not have enough staff, which is necessary. PC Jennings’ actions were described as dishonest, reckless, and selfish.

    The officer was fired after the meeting.

    Ms Meynell expressed that it is reasonable for the public to not expect this type of behavior from police officers.

    The officer asked for time off from work, but it was denied because we need enough staff to keep our communities and each other safe.

    The public should expect that when a police officer does something very wrong, their actions will be questioned and addressed to make sure that people can still trust and have confidence in them.

  • How a police officer begged #OccupyJulorbiHouse protesters to end roadblock

    How a police officer begged #OccupyJulorbiHouse protesters to end roadblock

    A video circulating on social media shows a police officer sitting on the floor and pleading with protesters to end their roadblock near the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. The protesters, who are part of the #OccupyJulorbiHouse campaign, have been demonstrating for three days to demand better living conditions, accountability, and good governance in Ghana.

    The #OccupyJulorbiHouse campaign is a civil society movement that has been using social media and street protests to express their dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs in the country. They have been calling for reforms in various sectors, such as health, education, economy, security, and justice. They have also been accusing the government of corruption, mismanagement, and incompetence.

    The protesters have been blocking major roads and intersections in the capital, causing severe traffic congestion and disruption. They have also been attempting to march to the Jubilee House, the official residence and office of the President of Ghana, to present their grievances and demands.

    However, they have been met with resistance and repression from the police, who have barricaded the road leading to the Jubilee House and arrested some of the protesters.

    On the first day of the protest, 49 protesters were arrested and detained for hours on charges of unlawful assembly. They were later released on bail after intervention from some lawyers and civil society groups. On the second and third day of the protest, no major incidents were reported, but the police maintained a heavy presence and prevented the protesters from reaching the Jubilee House.

    The video shows one of the police officers trying to persuade the protesters to clear the roadblock and allow traffic to flow. He is seen sitting on the ground and speaking calmly to the protesters, who are wearing black and red attire and holding placards with various slogans. He says: “I beg of you to, if it would be possible, move aside for us.”

    However, his appeal fell on deaf ears, as the protesters refused to budge and continued to chant and make noise. One of them is heard saying: “Aban (government most often refers to police officers), you said if it would be possible, but it won’t be possible.”

    The video has sparked mixed reactions from social media users, some of whom have praised the police officer for his professionalism and humility, while others have criticized him for being weak and ineffective. Some have also expressed their support or opposition to the protest and its objectives.

    The #OccupyJulorbiHouse campaign is one of several protests that have taken place in Ghana in recent months, reflecting the growing discontent and frustration among some sections of the population over the performance and policies of the government. The campaign has also drawn attention to some of the challenges and opportunities facing Ghana’s democracy and development.

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  • Kosovo shooting claims life of police officer

    Kosovo shooting claims life of police officer

    A police officer was shot and killed, and another officer was injured in an incident that happened in Kosovo, a place near Serbia.

    Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, said that the attack in the village of Banjska in Leposavic was carried out by skilled individuals using powerful weapons. The situation is still happening, Mr.

    There has been a lot of anger and fighting in Kosovo, especially after a local election in May that many people are arguing about.

    The talks led by the European Union to bring stability to the situation are not making progress.

    Kosovo said they were their own country in 2008, but Serbia, China, and Russia don’t agree with this.

    A lot of Serbs think it is where their nation started. Out of the 1. 8 million people living in Kosovo, 92% are Albanian and only 6% are Serbian.

    The shooting on Sunday occurred at around 3:00 am. The police had gone to Banjska, a place near the border with Serbia, in response to a reported blockade.

    Police officers were violently assaulted by people using many different weapons, such as guns, grenades, and missiles that are fired from the shoulder, as mentioned in an official statement.

    Why is there a lot of fighting happening in Kosovo.

    The Prime Minister Kurti said that our country is being attacked by organized crime groups that are getting help from Belgrade. He also said that the people who committed the crimes and the ones who told them what to do will be punished.

    Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani said that the event, which she believes was planned by Serbian criminals, was an assault on the enforcement of laws and the independence of the Republic of Kosovo.

    She strongly criticized Serbia for being aggressively towards Kosovo and asked its allies to help Kosovo establish law and order.

    Ms Osmani asked people to stay together and showed that she believes in Kosovo’s police.

    Serbia has not said anything about the event.

    There was trouble in northern Kosovo in May because ethnic Albanian mayors were put in charge of mainly Serbian areas. This happened because the Serbian residents chose not to participate in the local elections.

    NATO sent 700 more soldiers to Kosovo to handle the trouble in the town of Zvecan after the elections.

    About 30 Nato peacekeepers and over 50 Serb protesters were injured during the clashes that followed.

    The most recent discussions led by the EU ended last week without reaching an agreement. The EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, blamed Mr. Kurti for not establishing the association of municipalities where Serbs are the majority, which would have given them more control over their own affairs.

  • Police officer killed by car while walking to work in Smethwick

    Police officer killed by car while walking to work in Smethwick

    A police officer died in the hospital after getting hit by a car while walking to work. It’s a very sad thing that happened.

    Sgt Paul Frear got really hurt when he was hit by a vehicle in Smethwick, West Midlands, on Thursday morning.

    Emergency services quickly went to Tollhouse Way, which is close to Smethwick Rolfe Street railway station, after something happened.

    The 45-year-old man who was a father to two children passed away in the hospital on Friday while being comforted by his family, according to the police.

    Sgt Frear was praised for being a hero because he saved the lives of two people who were stabbed outside a nightclub in Wolverhampton. He received the chief constable’s award in 2017 for his actions.

    The West Midlands Police said that both victims of the attack are alive because he quickly provided emergency first aid.

    Sgt Frear has been honored by his colleagues, who say he spent his whole career focusing on the people and organizations in Wolverhampton.
    He worked for 21 years as a police officer. He joined West Midlands Police in August 2002 and spent the last five years working in the Low Hill, Bushbury, and Fallings Park neighborhoods.

    The head of the police, Craig Guildford, said that they are giving as much help as possible to the wife, children, and other family members during this terrible time.

    We understand that this will greatly impact those who knew him, worked with him, and the entire police community.

    As a way to show respect, we will be flying the Force flags halfway down the flagpole.
    The Police and crime commissioner for the West Midlands, Simon Foster, said that Sergeant Paul Frear dedicated his career to helping the people of the West Midlands.

    He was a committed and well-liked member of the police force for 21 years.

    I and everyone in my office are thinking about his family, especially his wife and children.

    I am aware that the West Midlands Police will give them all the help they require.

  • 5 dead in South Africa taxi strike, including police officer

    5 dead in South Africa taxi strike, including police officer

    Amid the taxi strike in Cape Town, South Africa, a total of five individuals have tragically lost their lives due to violent protests. Among the casualties were a 40-year-old British citizen and a police officer.

    The unrest ensued following a week-long strike organized by the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco), triggered by what the drivers described as “heavy-handed tactics” employed by law enforcement authorities.

    The United Kingdom has issued a travel advisory concerning South Africa, raising concerns about the strike’s classification as a high-security threat.

    Despite attempts at negotiation, the taxi strike is expected to persist as discussions between Santaco and the Democratic Alliance-led provincial government deteriorated.

    Concurrently, Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has demanded the immediate release of minibus taxis impounded by municipal authorities.

    She asserted that the legislation utilized by the city had been misapplied and incorrectly executed.

    Taxi drivers and owners contended that their vehicles were being unfairly targeted and seized for minor infractions, such as not wearing seat belts or improperly using the emergency lane.

    Meanwhile, other motorists were subjected to mere fines for comparable transgressions.

  • Israeli patrolman shot and murdered in Tel Aviv

    Israeli patrolman shot and murdered in Tel Aviv

    Israeli authorities said that a Palestinian gunman shot and killed an Israeli patrolman in Tel Aviv on Saturday night.

    Two Tel Aviv municipal patrol bikers saw the suspect and shouted for him to stop, which caused him to reach for a gun and shoot one of them, according to Israel Police Commissioner Yaakov Shabtai.

    The second patrolman took a shot at the offender after pursuing him with his own weapon.

    The wounded police officer and the shooter were both brought to Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center-Ichilov, which first declared the shooter dead before confirming the officer’s demise.

    Chen Amir, 42, a married father of three, was identified as the officer by the hospital.

    According to the Magen David Adom (MDA) rescue agency, when emergency medical personnel arrived at the shooting scene, Amir was unresponsive and not breathing or having a pulse.

    According to MDA, he was brought to the hospital in a mobile ICU.

    The suspect was described as being 27 years old by both Commissioner Shabtai and the Israel Police spokesperson’s section. He has not yet received a public naming.

    The incident, coupled with an additional attack on a Palestinian by an Israeli settler on Saturday in the occupied West Bank, was classified as “a terror attack” by the US State Department.

    The State Department sent a statement on Twitter, now known as X, that read:

    “We vehemently condemn the recent terrorist assaults against Israelis as well as the terrorist attack that took place today in Tel Aviv, which left one person dead and two more injured. We extend our sincere sympathies to the families of the victims and demand an end to these violent crimes and acts of instigation to violence, the statement said.

    Hamas and Islamic Jihad, two Palestinian militant organisations, both applauded the attack and claimed that “it is a normal response to settler attacks and a defence of the holy sites.”

    No one has formally accepted responsibility.

  • Lecturer, journalist, police officer in police grips over GHC700,000.00 robbery

    Lecturer, journalist, police officer in police grips over GHC700,000.00 robbery

    A Police Officer, a freelance Journalist, and a Lecturer have been remanded into Police custody for one week by an Accra Circuit Court on allegations of robbery.

    The accused individuals jointly robbed an Indian businessmen of GHC700,000.00, USD56,450.00, and several electronic devices, including iPhones, Infinix phones, and laptops, as well as four Indian passports.

    Four Indian passports, laptops, six mobile phones, and cash totaling GHC 595,665.00 and USD 45,140.00 were found after their detention, according to the prosecution, which was led by Police Inspector Ebenezer Teye-Okuffo.

    The case was proceeded to August 3, 2023 by the court, which was presided over by Mrs. Kizita Naa Koowa Quarshie but did not accept their arguments. The trial court further mandated that the complainants receive access to the recovered objects.

    According to the prosecution, the complainants were Indian businessmen residing in Osu, and on July 19, 2023, the accused, including a Police Officer in uniform, presented themselves as a Special Investigation team and proceeded to handcuff the complainants before robbing them at their home.

    The Police Officer was identified during the robbery and arrested. He confessed to the crime and led the police to his house, where they retrieved a sum of GH₵185,105.00 and USD22,500.00.

    Further investigations led to the arrest of the journalist and the lecturer, both of whom also confessed to the crime. The journalist claimed that the complainants were involved in money laundering, which motivated their actions.

    During a search of the journalist’s room, GH₵63,800.00 cash was found, which she admitted was her share of the booty. She then led the Police team to her friend at Teshie to retrieve GH₵242,100.00 and USD18,640.00.

    Similarly, the lecturer was tracked and arrested, confessing to the crime. He led the team to his house, where they retrieved GH₵64,920.00 and USD2,000.00.

    The accused individuals also demonstrated to the Police how they successfully carried out the robbery at the crime scene, and videos of the act were found on the journalist’s laptop.

    After the robbery, the accused persons shared the stolen items at the private residence of the Police Officer in La.

    In total, the Police retrieved a sum of GH₵595,665.00 and USD45,140.00 from the accused individuals and retained them as exhibits for the court case.

  • Residents of Dadease demand action on police brutality video

    Residents of Dadease demand action on police brutality video

    Residents of Dadease in the Sekyere Kumawu District of the Ashanti Region are pleading with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to take immediate action to stop police officers in the area from abusing the locals.

    This comes after a police officer was captured on camera trying to arrest a suspect on July 26, 2023 by tying a belt around his neck and dragging him across the ground.

    Following the incident’s widespread condemnation, the police administration reports that the accused officer has been detained and arrested, and the IGP has assured the victim’s family that a thorough investigation will be conducted.

    As they have expressed concerns about local police officers mistreating them, the locals insist that this is not an isolated incident and urge the IGP to take immediate action.

    According to one local, who identified himself only as Kwabena Appiah, “The police claim that most of the guys in the area sell weed, so they are suspects. They will arrest you and beat you mercilessly. This has been happening for a very long time, and it is very condemnable.”

    “They can take GHS500 and GHS1,000. This attitude of police officers in this area is a bad one. The police are supposed to liaise with residents and safeguard them, not oppress and harass them. We are, therefore, calling on the government to see to the end of this.”

    Another resident said, “I have witnessed them beating a guy with a cane to the extent that he excreted. They just arrest people for unnecessary reasons. They keep doing what is not needful, so we want them changed.”

    The family of the victim is calling for compensation, as they believe that the treatment meted out to him could have severe health implications.

    The mother of the victim, Afia Owusuaa, told Citi News, “I travelled three days ago, so upon my return, I was informed that the police had arrested my son. I decided to wait and go bail him the following day, but someone came in to show me the video of what had been done to the child. And I also got to know that when they got to the station too, they hanged him. So I informed my uncle, who insisted that we stay back and not go to the station.”

    “But around 7pm yesterday, high-ranking police officers came in to speak with us and admitted that how the boy was manhandled was wrong, so the officer would be dealt with accordingly. They also assured that the IGP would call the following day, which he did.”

  • Police officer assaults man at Effiduasi-Dadease

    Police officer assaults man at Effiduasi-Dadease

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Police assault in Ghana

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

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

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

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

  • We are uncertain about Dampare’s political affiliation – Paul Adom-Otchere

    We are uncertain about Dampare’s political affiliation – Paul Adom-Otchere

    The host of the Metro TV program Good Evening Ghana, Paul Adom-Otchere, has responded to the leaked recording in which a politician and a senior police officer are purportedly heard discussing how to remove Inspector General of Police George Akuffo Dampare.

    Adom-Otchere’s name and his program were mentioned in the audio, as the police officer makes reference to an episode in which he identified Dampare as a potential vice-presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in his analysis.

    Dampare was cited as an outsider who might complement either an NDC or the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) ticket, according to Adom-Otchere, rather than as a politician.

    He added that Dampare might be a liability for the NPP if Dr. Bawumia is selected as the party’s nominee.

    “We do not know whether Dr. Dampare is NDC, as a matter of public record, we threw in the ticket of Dampare as running mate to John Mahama and also as Dampare as running mate to the NPP candidate if it is Dr Bawumia.

    “If it is Dr. Bawumia, then Dampare’s ticket is being talked about by some people and that is true. People in both NDC and NPP have thought about the Dampare ticket, not as a partisan ticket but a ticket which brings in an outsider of sorts,” he stressed.

  • Hundreds march alongside French mayor whose home was burned down

    Hundreds march alongside French mayor whose home was burned down

    Hundreds march alongside the French mayor whose home was burned down. As the nation began its second week of violent protests and riots, hundreds of people marched on Monday in solidarity of a French mayor whose home was attacked by a flaming car.

    A sizable throng in the Paris suburb of L’Ha-les-Roses came out in support of Mayor Vincent Jeanbrun, whose home was struck by the car early on Sunday.

    The event happened during a peaceful night in the nation, which had been shaken by irate rallies ever since a police officer killed a 17-year-old teenager during a traffic stop last Tuesday.

    Jeanbrun’s address was well known in the community before the attack, CNN affiliate BFMTV reported. The incident injured his wife and one of his children, Jeanbrun said earlier, calling it an assassination attempt.

    Locals and officials held up a banner at the march reading “Together for the republic!” Jeanbrun, dressed in the sash of the French tricolore, told supporters: “I have only one word: thank you.

    “Democracy was attacked,” he said. “More than ever, our republic and its servants are threatened and attacked,” he added.

    In a previous statement on Sunday, the mayor said that while he was at city hall, “individuals rammed their car upon my residence before setting fire to it to burn my house, inside which my wife and my two young children slept.”

    “While trying to protect the children and escape the attackers, my wife and one of my children were injured,” he said, adding that he had “no words strong enough to describe his emotion towards the horror of this night.”

    France’s Ministry of Interior said 157 people were detained overnight into Monday morning, down from more than 700 the night before.

    Three police officers were injured, a police station was attacked and 352 public roads were set on fire, but BFMTV reported that “no major incident was reported” overnight.

    French President Emmanuel Macron will launch a procedure to “understand deeply” the cause of unrest that has been rocking France over the past week, a source present at the meeting between Macron and his top officials on Sunday told CNN.

    Macron told ministers present to continue to “do everything to establish order,” the source said.

    The wave of protests started after a police officer shot dead Nahel Merzouk, 17, during a traffic stop. The officer accused of the shooting has been charged with voluntary homicide.

    Merzouk’s grandmother appealed to protesters on Sunday, telling BFMTV: “They should not damage the schools, not break the buses, it was the moms who take the buses.

    “I’m tired,” the grandmother, identified by BMFTV as Nadia, said, adding that Nahel’s mother “doesn’t have a life anymore.”

    The teenager’s funeral took place on Saturday at a mosque in Nanterre, the Paris suburb where he was killed.

  • Firefighter dies, after 150 people arrested as violence in France continues

    Firefighter dies, after 150 people arrested as violence in France continues

    France has lost a 24-year-old firefighter during a sixth night of unrest.

    The firefighter passed away on Sunday night while responding to a multiple-vehicle fire in an underground parking garage in Saint-Denis, according to Interior Minister Gerard Darmanin.

    The 24-year-old Corporal-Chief of the Paris Fire Brigade passed away after receiving very quick care from his coworkers, according to his statement, which was translated from French on Twitter.

    “All my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, fellow soldiers, and the BSPP (Paris Fire Brigade).”

    The number of people arrested yesterday dropped dramatically after the grandmother of a teenager shot by a police officer called for peace.

    There have been riots across France following the shooting of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk on Tuesday morning.

    45,000 police officers have been deployed across Paris and other major cities, with curfews in place and the subway system closing early.

    The number of arrests on Sunday has been revised up, from 78 to 150 – which is still a huge decrease compared to the 719 arrests on Saturday and 1,300 on Friday.

    Yesterday Nahel’s grandmother Nadia spoke to French news channel BFM and said: ‘I want it to stop everywhere.

    ‘The people who are destroying, I tell them stop! Let them not destroy the schools, the buses.’

    Speaking of the devastating impact of the past week on her family, Nadia said she is ‘tired’, adding: ‘It’s over, my daughter no longer has a life.’

    The huge number of officers were once again deployed following the attack on the home of L’Hay-les-Roses mayor Vincent Jeanbrun in the early hours of Sunday morning.

    Mr Jeanbrun described the attack as an ‘assassination attempt’, adding that his wife and one of his two children were injured after a burning car was driven into his house.

    Skirmishes erupted in the Mediterranean city of Marseille on Sunday, but appeared less intense than the night before, according to the interior ministry.

    President Emmanuel Macron chaired a special security meeting yesterday as the protests continued for a sixth day.

    An official at the meeting said Mr Macron plans to meet with the leaders of both houses of parliament today, followed by discussions with mayors in the 220 towns and cities affected by the protests.

    He also wants to start a detailed, longer-term assessment of the reasons that led to the unrest – which exposed deep-seated discontent in low-income neighbourhoods.

    Mr Macron delayed the start of the first state visit to Germany in 23 years due to the ongoing violence.

  • France riots: Grandmother of teenager slain in police stop urges restraint

    France riots: Grandmother of teenager slain in police stop urges restraint

    As French authorities prepare for a sixth night of rioting, the grandmother of the 17-year-old boy who was shot dead by a police officer in a suburb of Paris has called for an end to the violence that erupted after his murder.

    The grandmother of the protester who died, Nahel Merzouk, issued a warning to the demonstrators on Sunday, telling CNN affiliate BFMTV: “They should not damage the schools, not break the buses, it was the moms who take the buses.”

    The grandma, who BMFTV identified as Nadia, added, “I’m tired,” adding that Nahel’s mother “doesn’t have a life anymore.”

    Meanwhile, security forces will again have more than 45,000 police and gendarmes deployed across France on Sunday night following the violent public unrest, the government said.

    Many of the people detained since the protests began on Tuesday are minors, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said Saturday, adding that the average age of the more than 2,000 detainees is 17 years old.

    The situation across France so far on Sunday has been less tense than Saturday, with only sporadic protests reported, but the violence normally kicks off after sunset, according to CNN producers in France.

    French President Emmanuel Macron will meet the country’s prime minister, interior minister and justice minister at 7 p.m. local time (1 p.m. ET) to take an update on the latest on the nationwide protests, the Elysee Palace said in a statement.

    Early Sunday morning, the mayor of a Paris suburb said his home was attacked, calling it “an assassination attempt” on his family.

    “At 1:30 a.m., while I was at the city hall like the past three nights, individuals rammed their car upon my residence before setting fire to it to burn my house, inside which my wife and my two young children slept,” said mayor Vincent Jeanbrun of L’Haÿ-les-Roses, a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, in a statement.

    “While trying to protect the children and escape the attackers, my wife and one of my children were injured.”

    Jeanbrun said that he had “no words strong enough to describe his emotion towards the horror of this night” and thanked police and rescue services for their help.

    The Créteil prosecutor’s office has classified the incident as an “attempted murder,” prosecutor Stéphane Hardouin told reporters Sunday.

    Hardouin said the initial findings of a police investigation suggest that a flaming car “was launched to burn down the pavilion,” entering Jeanbrun’s property at around 1:30am local time.

    “Hitting a low wall, the vehicle stopped… before it could reach the veranda of the house. Only the front gate was hit, along with the family’s vehicle,” the prosecutor said in a news conference outside the mayor’s home.

    He said the mayor’s wife and two children, aged 5 and 7, fled through the back garden. While running away, the mayor’s wife hurt her shin which “appears to be broken,” according to the prosecutor.

    Hardouin also said forensic police have found a fire accelerant in a bottle of Coke. He didn’t specify which substance the accelerant was.

    “Every effort will be made to find the perpetrators and bring them to justice,” the prosecutor concluded.

    France has been rocked by a wave of protests following the death of Nahel, a 17-year-old of Algerian descent who was shot by a police officer in Nanterre earlier in the week and whose funeral took place on Saturday at a mosque in the Paris suburb amid a heavy security presence.

    The youth’s death has reignited a debate on policing in France’s marginalized communities and raised questions over whether race was a factor in his death.

    A GoFundMe page in support of the family of the police officer accused of fatally shooting the teenager had reached almost €650,000 ($710,000) on Sunday afternoon.

    The page was started by a far-right TV pundit and claims the policeman “only did his job and is now paying a hard price for it.”

    The officer has been charged with voluntary homicide and placed in preliminary detention, the prosecutor of Nanterre said earlier in the week.

    In comparison, another crowdfunding page in support of Nahel’s mother had raised over €97,000 ($105,000) at the time of writing. The page reads Nahel “leaves behind a mother torn apart by the loss of her only son. She needs our support to face the long trials that lie ahead.”

    While the French government has deployed security forces and riot police across the country, the unrest continued with another night of protests on Saturday.

    More than 700 people were detained across France overnight, according to a provisional tally from the Interior Ministry.

    The statement added 45 police officers and gendarmes had been injured overnight, while 74 buildings including 26 police and gendarmes stations were damaged and 577 vehicles set on fire.

    The previous night, more than 1,300 people were detained and 2,560 fires reported on public roads.

    Meanwhile, China has warned its citizens in France to remain vigilant after a bus carrying a Chinese tour group in the southern city of Marseille had its windows smashed, resulting in multiple minor injuries, the country’s foreign ministry said in a statement Sunday.

    China’s Consulate General in Marseille has lodged an official complaint and urged French authorities to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and property amid the unrest.

    The ministry did not say when the incident took place or how many people were injured. It said all the tourists on the group have since left France.

  • 24 people detained amid protests in France after 17-year-old killed by police in Nanterre

    24 people detained amid protests in France after 17-year-old killed by police in Nanterre

    Following a police shooting death of a young driver in the Nanterre district, riots have broken out in Paris.

    After the young person, identified as Nal M, reportedly violated driving laws, the incident was captured on camera on Tuesday.

    Anger broke out around the French city, and this morning there had already been 24 arrests as a result of violent protests.

    I lost a 17-year-old, I was alone with him, and they took my kid away from me, said Nal’s heartbroken mother, who wished to remain unnamed.

    ‘He was still a child, he needed his mother.’

    The police officer who killed the boy has been detained on homicide charges as an investigation is carried out.

  • Video: CCTV footage of how robbers killed police officer at Ablekuma

    Video: CCTV footage of how robbers killed police officer at Ablekuma

    New information has recently surfaced regarding a brutal robbery that occurred in Ablekuma, Accra on Thursday.

    Tragically, during the incident, a police officer was fatally attacked while guarding a bullion van.

    According to the Ghana Police Service, an intensive manhunt is underway to locate a gang of four robbers who targeted a vehicle at a filling station situated in Ablekuma Fanmilk.

    The driver of the van escaped unhurt.

    Hours after the incident the CCTV footage of the whole incident has been made public.

    From the video, the plan was executed in less than a minute as four men rode on two motorbikes which ambushed the van in broad daylight.

  • Police officer stabbed and flown to hospital in critical condition

    Police officer stabbed and flown to hospital in critical condition

    A police officer was stabbed at a house and is in critical condition.

    Around 8 o’clock yesterday evening, the officer was attacked while on duty at a property in Maidstone, Kent.

    After the assault at a location in Albion Place, he was transported by air ambulance to a hospital.

    At the scene, a Maidstone resident, 48, was taken into custody.

    While investigations are ongoing, he is still in custody.

    A Kent Police spokesman said: ‘The officer was airlifted to a London hospital with injuries consistent with stab wounds.

    ‘He remains there in a serious but stable condition.’

    This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

  • Police officer discloses severe brain injury during arrest attempt

    Police officer discloses severe brain injury during arrest attempt

    Attempting to apprehend an alleged drug dealer, a police officer sustained a brain injury.

    After being attacked in Wakefield early on Friday morning, PC Woods was taken to the hospital right afterwards.

    Blood was seen running down her face in a photo that West Yorkshire Police posted, illustrating the serious wound she sustained on her forehead.

    The Impact Team tweeted that one of its own officers, PC Woods, suffered an injury while apprehending a suspect in Wakefield.

    West Yorkshire Police shared a picture of the injury on Twitter (Picture: West Yorkshire Police)
    West Yorkshire Police shared a picture of the injury on Twitter (Picture: West Yorkshire Police)

    ‘Suspected drug dealer rammed her vehicle as she was getting out of it. Arrested for wounding with intent to resist arrest and PWITS Class A drugs. Get well soon PC Woods.’

    According to the force, she spotted the man allegedly committing a criminal act, so moved to make the arrest. He then allegedly tried to flee the scene.

    Police confirmed that Ali Jones, 24, of no fixed abode has been arrested after the incident on Back Grantley Street.

    He has since been charged with assault with intent to resist arrest, two counts of possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply, possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply and two counts of possession of a Class B drug.

  • Clashes ahead of Sonko’s trial over death of police officer in Senegal

    Clashes ahead of Sonko’s trial over death of police officer in Senegal

    Authorities said that a police officer died during riots in the southern town of Ziguinchor between Senegalese security personnel and followers of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.

    The clashes occurred on Monday near Mr Sonko’s home, where he has been staying while vowing to defy any summons to appear in court for a rape trial.

    Supporters have surrounded his home since last week, fearing police would move to arrest him and bring him to court.

    A statement from the Senegalese interior ministry said the police officer was “accidentally hit by a vehicle”, during the Monday violence.

    Reports say security has been tightened in the capital Dakar ahead of the resumption of Mr Sonko’s rape trial on Tuesday. He was charged based on a woman’s accusations that he assaulted her when she worked at a massage salon two years ago.

    Mr Sonko and his allies deny the charges and say they are a ploy to bar him from contesting the 2024 presidential election.

    He was handed a six-month suspended sentence on 8 May for defaming Tourism Minister Mame Mbaye Niang in a review of the initial two-month term.

  • UK’s highest-ranking black officer resigns after allegations of harassment

    UK’s highest-ranking black officer resigns after allegations of harassment

    The highest-ranking black police officer in Britain has resigned from his position after being accused of harassment and prejudice.

    As the leader of the Police Race Action Plan, a national project to address racism and racial inequities encountered by black people who work for or interact with the police, Deputy Chief Constable Tyron Joyce departed.

    His resignation after a complaint from the female government servant who served as his second in command, who said he had undermined her in front of other employees, according to The Telegraph.

    In the most significant moment of the day, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed the 360-year-old St. Edward’s Crown on Charles’ head. The spiritual leader of the Anglican Church then declared: “God Save the King.”

    The intricateservice lasted just over two hours – about an hour shorter than Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 – and followed a traditional template that has stayed much the same for more than 1,000 years.

    However, it has been modernized in certain key ways. The archbishop acknowledged the multiple faiths observed in the UK during the ceremony, saying the Church of England “will seek to foster an environment in which people of all faiths may live freely.”

    The King took the Coronation Oath and became the first monarch to pray aloud at his coronation. In his prayer he asked to “be a blessing” to people “of every faith and conviction.”

    In what is considered the most sacred part of the ceremony, the King was anointed with holy oil by the Archbishop of Canterbury. He was also presented with the coronation regalia, including the royal Robe and Stole, in what is known as the investiture part of the service.

    Then, for the first time in coronation history, the archbishop invited the British public, as well as those from “other Realms,” to recite a pledge of allegiance to the newly crowned monarch and his “heirs and successors.”

    Ahead of the event, some parts of the British media and public interpreted the invitation as a command, reporting that people had been “asked” and “called” to swear allegiance to the King. In the face of such criticism, the Church of England revised the text of the liturgy so that members of the public would be given a choice between saying simply “God save King Charles” or reciting the full pledge of allegiance.

    In pictures: The coronation of King Charles III

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    The ceremony also included a reading from the Bible by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and, in another coronation first, gospel music.

    Once the King was crowned, his wife, Queen Camilla, was crowned in her own, shorter ceremony with Queen Mary’s Crown – marking the first time in recent history that a new crown wasn’t made specifically for this occasion.

    Music played a central part in the proceedings, and five new compositions were commissioned for the main part of the service, including an anthem by Lloyd Webber, who is better known for West End musicals.

    Charles and Camilla arrived at Westminster Abbey in a splendid coach drawn by six horses, accompanied by the Household Cavalry.

    After the ceremony, the newly crowned King and Queen rode back to Buckingham Palace in a much larger parade, featuring 4,000 members of the armed forces, 250 horses and 19 military bands.

    The pomp and pageantry concluded with a royal salute and the customary balcony appearance by the King and family members.They and the crowds below watched a flypast of military aircraft, slimmed down because of the poor weather.

    Some royal fans spent several days camping along the 1.3-mile (2km) route from Buckingham Palace, the British monarchy’s official London residence, to Westminster Abbey, the nation’s coronation church since 1066, in order to secure the best vantage point.

    By early Saturday, the London Metropolitan Police Service announced that all viewing areas along the procession route were full and closed off to new arrivals.

    The congregation, while including some 2,300 people, was much smaller than it was in 1953 when temporary structures had to be erected within the abbey to accommodate the more than 8,000 people on the guest list.

    The doors to the abbey opened just before 8 a.m. local time and quickly started to fill up. Many of the guests, including top British officials, faith leaders and international representatives, were expected to take their seats more than an hour before the ceremony started – reflecting the huge logistical challenges presented by an event attended by hundreds of VIPs.

    The guest list was a Who’s Who of British public life and politics: All Sunak’s living predecessors as prime minister were there: Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, Theresa May, David Cameron, Gordon Brown, Tony Blair and John Major.

    Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, UK opposition leader Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt were also in attendance.

    Approximately 100 of heads of states from around the world and dozens of members of foreign royal families traveled to London for the occasion.

    Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel all attended the service, as did French President Emmanuel Macron.

    US President Joe Biden did not travel to London. Instead US first lady Jill Biden led the American delegation, sitting next to Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska.

    Plenty of celebrities also made an appearance, including singers Lionel Richie and Katy Perry, musician Nick Cave, actresses Emma Thompson, Maggie Smith, Joanna Lumley and Judi Dench, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and broadcaster Stephen Fry.

    Last to arrive, just before the King and Queen, were the most senior members of King Charles’ family, his siblings and children, including Prince Harry who traveled to the UK from the US without his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex and their two young children. Saturday is also Prince Archie’s 4th birthday.

    Following the ceremony, Prince Harry did not appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony with his father and selected members of the family. CNN understands that the prince, who is no longer a working royal, did not receive an invitation to join the family for this moment.

    The King’s younger brother Prince Andrew was also missing from the traditional balcony appearance. Andrew stepped back from royal duties in 2019 over his ties to disgraced financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. In January 2022, Andrew was stripped of his military titles and royal patronages after a judge ruled a sexual abuse civil lawsuit filed against him by Virginia Giuffre could proceed. The prince repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and the case was later settled out of court for an undisclosed sum.

    Despite the splendor of the occasion, it has not been without controversy. Some have objected to millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money being spent on a lavish ceremony at a time when millions of Britons are suffering a severe cost-of-living crisis.

    Security is by far the most costly element of large events and the Met said ahead of time that Saturday would be the largest one-day policing operation in decades, with more than 11,500 officers on duty in London.

    The coronation has also attracted anti-monarchy demonstrations, with a small number of protesters arrested in central London on Saturday morning before the event began.

    Republic, a campaign group that calls for the abolition of the monarchy, said the idea of the “homage of the people” was “offensive, tone deaf and a gesture that holds the people in contempt.”

    Some eyebrows were also raised earlier this week when a controversial and widely criticized UK public order bill came into force.

    Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II last year, there have been a number of instances of anti-monarchists turning up at royal engagements to voice their grievances against the institution.

    The new rules, signed into law by the King on Tuesday, just days before the coronation, empower the police to take stronger action against peaceful protesters.

    Republic said it was expecting between 1,500 and 2,000 people to join an anti-monarchy protest at Trafalgar Square, just south of the royal procession route. On Saturday morning, Republic said on Twitter that organizers of the protest had been arrested shortly after the demonstration started – including the group’s leader, Graham Smith.

    The Metropolitan Police tweeted: “Earlier today we arrested four people in the area of St Martin’s Lane. They were held on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance.”

    A further three people were arrested “on suspicion of possessing articles to cause criminal damage,” the force added. And “a number of arrests” have been made of people suspected of breaching the peace.

    Despite the pomp of Saturday’s events, the King is facing significant challenges. A CNN poll has found that Britons are more likely to say their views of the monarchy have worsened than improved over the past decade.

    The results of the survey, conducted for CNN by the polling company Savanta in March, show Charles’ heir Prince William is viewed with greater affection than his father.

    Despite their cooler attitude towards the King, most Britons say they plan to take part in at least one event related to the coronation this weekend, the poll found, with many communities planning street parties and lunches.

    Artists Perry, Richie and Take That will headline the “Coronation Concert” at Windsor Castle on Sunday evening and people have also been encouraged to use Monday, the final day of the long weekend, to volunteer in their communities.

  • Four shot dead during Tunisia’s synagogue pilgrimage

    Four shot dead during Tunisia’s synagogue pilgrimage

    Four people have been shot dead by a Tunisian police officer at Africa’s oldest synagogue on Tuesday, in an act that provoked fear during an annual Jewish pilgrimage on the island of Djerba.

    He gunned down two visitors, including a French citizen, and two fellow officers before he was shot dead himself, the interior ministry said.

    Another four visitors and five police officers were wounded in the attack, the first on foreign visitors to Tunisia since 2015 and the first on the pilgrimage to the Ghriba synagogue since a suicide truck bombing killed 21 people in 2002.

    The Tunisian foreign ministry identified the two visitors killed as a 30-year-old Tunisian and a French national, aged 42. It did not release their names.

    Tunisian police deploy around the Ghriba synagogue during a shootout with a colleague who opened fire on them.

    The assailant had first shot dead a colleague and taken his ammunition before opening fire at the synagogue, sparking panic among the hundreds of visitors there.

    “Investigations are continuing in order to shed light on the motives for this cowardly aggression,” the interior ministry said, refraining from referring to the shooting as a terrorist attack.

    The French government “condemns this heinous act in the strongest terms,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Anne-Claire Legendre said.

    Tunisian police cordon off the area around the Ghriba synagogue on the island of Djerba after a deadly gun attack mars the annual pilgrimage to Africa’s oldest synagogue

    US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller had also condemned the shooting rampage.

    “The United States deplores the attack in Tunisia coinciding with the annual Jewish pilgrimage that draws faithful to the El Ghriba Synagogue from around the world,” he said on Twitter.

    “We express condolences to the Tunisian people and commend the rapid action of Tunisian security forces.”

    – Dwindling Jewish community –

    According to organisers, more than 5,000 Jewish faithful, mostly from overseas, participated in this year’s event.

    The annual pilgrimage only resumed in 2022 after two years of pandemic-related suspension.

    Coming between Passover and Shavuot, the pilgrimage to Ghriba is at the heart of Jewish tradition in Tunisia, where only about 1,500 members of the faith still live — mainly on Djerba — compared with around 100,000 before independence in 1956.

    Jewish worshippers pack the Ghriba synagogue for the annual pilgrimage

    Pilgrims travel from Europe, the United States and Israel to take part, although their numbers have dropped since the deadly bombing in 2002.

    Tuesday’s shooting came as the tourism industry in Tunisia has finally rebounded from pandemic-era lows, as well as from the aftereffects of a pair of attacks in Tunis and Sousse in 2015 that killed dozens of foreign holidaymakers.

    Tunisia suffered a sharp rise in Islamist militancy after the Arab Spring ousted longtime despot Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in 2011, but authorities say they have made significant progress in the fight against terrorism in recent years.

    The Ghriba attack also comes as Tunisia endures a severe financial crisis that has worsened since President Kais Saied seized power in July 2021 and rammed through a constitution that gave his office sweeping powers and neutered parliament.

  • Eight people killed and more than injured in a mass shooting at a Texas retail mall

    Eight people killed and more than injured in a mass shooting at a Texas retail mall

    A shooting at a Texas shopping centre resulted in the deaths of eight people.

    On Saturday, at roughly 3.40 p.m. local time, a shooting at Allen Premium Outlets in the Dallas area left seven additional individuals injured.

    Eyewitnesses claimed to have seen children among the victims, while some claimed to have seen an unconscious police officer and mall security guard on the ground. Local officials have not yet confirmed the identity of the victims.

    A police officer who happened to be nearby on another call heard gunshots and fatally shot the suspected gunman.

    Dashcam video shared online showed a gunman step out of a car outside the shopping centre and immediate begin shooting people on the pavement outside.

    Hundreds of shoppers and staff at the mall fled when they heard gunshots.

    Maxwell Gum, a 16-year-old shift leader at Wetzel’s Pretzels, was on his lunch break when a family with limited English ran into the back of his store, telling him ‘Gun! Shoot!’ as the sound of gunfire could be heard in the background.

    He took the family into the delivery corridor running behind the shops where he saw ‘probably like 300 people pouring in from all the different doors, people are freaking out, we’re hearing screaming’.

    Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd said seven people including the gunman died at the scene. Nine victims were taken to hospital, but two of them have since died.

    Those receiving hospital treatment are aged between five and 61, a Medical City Healthcare spokesman said.

    A statement shared on social media by Allen Police said: ‘An Allen Police officer was in the area on an unrelated call when he heard gunshots at Allen Premium Outlets.

    ‘The officer engaged the suspect and neutralised the threat. He then called for emergency personnel.

    ‘Nine victims were transported to local hospitals by Allen Fire Department. There is no longer an active threat.’

    Fontayne Payton, 35, was at H&M when he heard the sound of gunshots through the headphones he was wearing.

    He said: ‘It was so loud, it sounded like it was right outside.’

    Shop staff locked customers in a back room, and once they were given the all clear to leave Mr Payton saw the shop windows were broken and a trail of blood led to the door.

    Outside he saw bodies of the victims and said: ‘I pray it wasn’t kids, but it looked like kids. The bodies were covered in white towels, slumped over bags on the ground. It broke me when I walked out to see that.’

    Stan and Mary Ann Greene were browsing in the Columbia sportswear store when the shooting started.

    ‘We had just gotten in, just a couple minutes earlier, and we just heard a lot of loud popping,’ Mrs Greene said.

  • Suspect detained over eight murdering cases in Serbia

    Suspect detained over eight murdering cases in Serbia

    Following a massive manhunt, a man suspected of killing at least eight people in Serbia was apprehended, leaving the nation in shock over its second mass shooting in as many days.

    According to Serbian media, the most recent incident occurred late on Thursday night in the village of Dubona, which is located around 60 kilometers (about 37 miles) southeast of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia.

    After leaving the area, he later started shooting in the villages of Mali Orasje and Sepsin.

    More than 600 members of Serbian Special Forces were deployed to search for the suspect, according to the public broadcaster RTS, with authorities deploying helicopters and thermal imaging cameras. All special police units were engaged, including an anti-terrorism unit, helicopter unit, and police forces from the cities of Belgrade and Smederevo.

    The suspect – identified by authorities as a 21-year-old male named Uros B – was arrested on Friday morning. Serbian police confiscated four hand grenades from the home where the suspect was hiding, according to RTS.

    The Interior Ministry confirmed to CNN that they are treating this incident as an act of domestic terrorism, but did not specify more details.

    A police officer and his sister were among those killed, according to local media.

    Milos Stanisavljević, a local resident, left his house in Sepsin during the night to see what was happening outside. The police mistook him for the shooter and arrested him. He was later released without charge.

    “My family stayed in the house. My child was sleeping,” Stanisavljevic told CNN. He described how police swept through the town, checking each house one by one. “It was dark and we didn’t know where [the shooter] was hiding.”

    “I was so scared,” he said.

    On Wednesday, Serbia was rocked by news of a 13-year-old boy opening fire on classmates at a school in the capital Belgrade. That shooting left at least eight children dead, along with a security guard.

    Serbia’s president Aleksander Vucic expressed his condolences to the victims of the two attacks and pledged that the government will make urgent changes in weapon legislation.

    “We are united in pain and sorrow,” Vucic told reporters at a press conference on Friday morning. “This is an attack on all our country and every citizen feels it.”

    He announced that Serbia will hire 1,200 new police officers in the next six months to bolster security in schools, and pledged to introduce tougher gun control laws.

    Among the proposed changes were stricter conditions for people to purchase weapons, doubling fines for people found breaking the law, requiring hunters to go through annual checks and a national gun buyback program for those who can’t fulfil the tougher conditions.

    Until this week, mass shootings were rare in Serbia, despite the country’s high rate of gun ownership. Serbia has the highest level of civilian gun ownership in Europe, and the fifth-highest in the world – a legacy of years of conflict in the 1990s.

  • Driver fined GHS14,400 for biting police officer

    Driver fined GHS14,400 for biting police officer

    A 24-year-old commercial driver has been convicted by the Assin-Fosu District Court to pay a fine of Gh14,400.00 or, in default, to serve nine months in prison for biting a police officer’s fingers in an effort to elude arrest.

    In the courtroom presided over by Abdul Majeed Illiasu, the convict, Ebenezer Nkoom, pleaded guilty to 13 various offences, including inflicting harm, illegal harm, resisting arrest, and roughly seven traffic offenses. He also begged for mercy.

    The complainants, General Constable Samuel Ayamba and Police Woman Constable Sophia Essel, are policemen assigned to the Central North Regional Police Command of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), according to the prosecutor, Chief Inspector Gilbert Ayongo.

    He said on Friday, April 7, at about 06:30 hours, the complainants were detailed to manage traffic at the Assin-Fosu old market stretch of the highway where they spotted the convict who was in charge of Hyundai Atos Taxi with registration No. CR 1157-20.

    The prosecutor said while the vehicles were in motion, the convict stopped at an undesignated place to solicit for and pick up passengers without reasonable consideration to other road users.

    According to the prosecutor, the police officers approached the convict and cautioned him not to pick up passengers at the place, and directed him to leave with his passengers immediately.

    But the convict was adamant and replied that he would continue to pick up passengers from that spot until the police arrested all other drivers who did the same.

    Barley an hour later, Chief Inspector Ayongo said the convict returned to the same location with impunity which led to his arrest.

    He said the officers sat in the vehicle of the convict to be driven to the Regional MTTD office but he instead, drove the officers to an unknown destination and attempted to escape.

    He was immediately rearrested and while resisting the arrest, bit the finger of General Constable Ayamba, inflicting severe injuries on his hand, the prosecutor told the court.

    The prosecutor said a civilian motor rider who witnessed the incident quickly picked up the injured police officer and chased the convict who drove the vehicle into the nearby bush, abandoned it, and absconded.

    The two officers returned to the office and reported the incident to ASP Mr. Wonder Lumor, the Central North Regional MTTD Commander, who deployed two plain-clothed policemen and CID officers to the scene.

    He said about an hour later, the convict emerged in the company of two others, and he was arrested to assist with investigations.

    A thorough check on the vehicle and documents revealed that the convict had failed to validate his driver’s license since Tuesday, February 1, 2022, and was driving a commercial vehicle at an unauthorized age of 24, instead of 25 years and above.

    Also, he was driving a commercial vehicle without a spare tyre, warning signals, fire extinguisher, and others.

  • ‘Learn to apologize to your woman even if you aren’t at fault’ – Men advised

    ‘Learn to apologize to your woman even if you aren’t at fault’ – Men advised

    Renowned Ghanaian Police Officer, Sa-ada Muhammed popularly known as ‘Hajia Police’ has stated that men should learn to say ‘sorry’ to their women even when they are not at fault.

    According to the Afro-Islam pioneer and singer, whenever men apologize to women for no particular fault, it creates a feeling of joy and excitement amongst the couple.

    “As for women they need a lot of care and the only thing is for men to learn how to say that I’m sorry to her or my dear please forgive me.

    “That’s what we women expect from men even if you have not done anything wrong or you’ve not offended your women learn how to say that I’m sorry,” she stated in an interview with Amansan Krakye.

    She added that saying sorry makes women submit and succumb to their men.

    “That will make us happy and excite us women, so learn how to say sorry for doing nothing, and as for women if you’re able to say that she will follow you.

    “She will do whatever you ask her to do so if men do these things there won’t be any war if men are able to romantically care for and caress their women,” Hajia Police concluded.

  • Police officer allegedly shot dead while having sex in car

    Police officer allegedly shot dead while having sex in car

    A police officer has allegedly been shot dead while having sexual intercourse with his side chick in a bush in Mpumalanga in South Africa.

    TimesLIVE reported that sixty-year-old Judas Chiloane, a traffic chief, was allegedly gunned in the back seat of his Ford Ranger bakkie twice while his lover was unharmed.

    The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the report and revealed two arrests have been made in connection with the murder.

    The police spokesperson said “The two men told us that they would normally go to the spot [where Chiloane was shot dead] to rob couples who use the area to engage in sex in their cars.”

    Sekgotodi added that the two suspected robbers ambushed Chiloane and his side chick and snatched away his gun before firing shots at his thigh and upper body.

    The lady sought help, and when the police came, they declared their colleague dead at the scene.

    A source in the police force revealed to TimesLIVE that Chiloane was found with no clothes, and his uniform was on the ground.

    “They shot him in the leg. He tried [to] escape to the driver’s side, and he was shot again … The officer tried to speed off for about 124m but succumbed due to injuries sustained. It seemed like the suspect took his firearm and other items and [fled].”

    Judas Chiloane’s brother Richard said they do not know this side chick he was with when he was murdered:

    “We do not know that lady, I haven’t even seen her. What we know is that my brother was a good man who loved his family and was also a member of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC). He did not drink or was involved in anything wrong.”

    He admitted that the father-of-three might have had lovers on the side, but the family only knew his live-in girlfriend.

  • Canadian Teen kills two officers on duty in Edmonton

    Canadian Teen kills two officers on duty in Edmonton

    In the course of their duties, two police officers in the western Canadian province of Alberta were shot and killed while attending to a family dispute.

    A 16-year-old male is the suspect in the fatal shooting, according to Edmonton police.

    The adolescent self-inflicted a gunshot wound, according to police.

    The teenager’s mother, a 55-year-old woman, was also shot and taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

    The officers killed were Travis Jordan, 35, and Brett Ryan, 30. Both worked with the Edmonton Police Service. Mr Jordan had been with the force for more than eight years, while Mr Ryan had been an officer for more than five years.

    Police Chief Dale McFee said the two officers were shot on Thursday after responding to a domestic dispute call at an apartment complex in Edmonton at around 00:47 local time (06:47 GMT).

    The call was made by the suspect’s mother, police said, and officers met her outside the building. As they approached the apartment, the officers were shot multiple times by a young male suspect at the door.

    Devin Laforce, Edmonton police’s chief deputy of investigations, said neither officers discharged their firearm as they had “no opportunity” to do so. They also were not aware that the teenager had a weapon prior to arriving, as the initial 911 call made no mention of it.

    Deputy Chief Laforce said the suspect and his mother then got into an altercation, during which she was shot as well.

    Police did not name the suspect or his mother, who remains in hospital in serious but stable condition.

    Chief McFee said the two officers were given aid immediately and rushed to hospital. “Unfortunately, they were both declared deceased at the hospital,” he said.

    Deputy Chief Laforce said the teenager was known to police, who had responded to the apartment in the past for “non-violent” mental health calls. The suspect did not have a criminal record, he said.

    Police did not reveal what type of gun was used in the shooting, and said they are currently investigating where it originated from.

    Condolences have poured in from several police forces around Canada, including in Vancouver and Toronto, as well as from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

    “Every day, police officers put themselves in harm’s way to keep people safe,” Mr Trudeau said in a post on Twitter. “The news that two Edmonton police officers have been killed in the line of duty reminds us of that reality. I’m sending my condolences to the officers’ loved ones and colleagues – we’re here for you.”

    Edmonton mayor Amarjeet Sohi described it as a “very difficult and sad day”.

    “Every day, families of the police officers send their loved ones off to duty, to work and hope they return home safely,” Mr Sohi said.

    “We hold you in our hearts as you mourn this profound loss and we mourn it with you,” he said.

    Eight police officers have been killed on the line of duty in Canada in the last six months. The other fatalities occurred in Ontario and British Columbia.

    Source: BBC

  • Policeman guilty of gross misconduct for using a baton to strike Dalian Atkinson

    Policeman guilty of gross misconduct for using a baton to strike Dalian Atkinson

    After being Tasered, a police officer smacked former Aston Villa star Dalian Atkinson with a baton and was later found guilty of gross misconduct.

    Outside of his father’s Shropshire home, West Mercia Police officer Benjamin Monk kicked former striker Mr. Atkinson at least twice in the head, causing him to pass away.

    When Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith and Monk responded to the incident in Telford on August 15, 2016, they were both probationary response officers.

    Monk had already Tasered Mr Atkinson, 48, to the ground before ‘stomping’ on his head repeatedly, with one witness describing a blow as ‘ferocious’.

    Bettley-Smith, accused of assaulting Mr Atkinson, struck the star six times with her baton.

    Undated handout file photo issued by Karen Wright of Dalian Atkinson as West Mercia Police constable Benjamin Monk has been jailed for eight years at Birmingham Crown Court for the manslaughter of the ex-footballer. Issue date: Tuesday June 29, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story COURTS Atkinson. Photo credit should read: Karen Wright/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
    Dalian Atkinson died after suffering from a cardiac arrest.

    Monk was jailed for eight years in 2021 after being convicted of manslaughter.

    She was acquitted following a retrial in 2022.

    But the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), a police watchdog, said there was a gross misconduct disciplinary case.

    A disciplinary panel today found her guilty of this, meaning she will face immediate dismissal from West Mercia Police.

    The panel heard how the two officers responded to a 999 call to find Mr Atkinson ‘in the grip of a psychotic episode’ outside his father’s home.

    His brother, Ernest, described how Mr Atkinson had been suffering from heart and kidney problems and arrived at the family home in a ‘manic state and depressed’.

    File photo dated 02/06/21 of West Mercia Police constable Benjamin Monk who has been jailed for eight years at Birmingham Crown Court for the manslaughter of ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson. Issue date: Tuesday June 29, 2021. See PA story COURTS Atkinson. Photo credit should read: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

    In response to the player’s mental breakdown, Monk kicked him before Bettley-Smith struck him three times with her police-issued baton.

    He was then floored by the Taser.

    Bettley-Smith struck him a further three times, however, after telling the panel she was ‘looking over her right shoulder’ to see backup arriving.

    She told the panel during her evidence on Wednesday: ‘I just remember what I perceived to be a really aggressive, hostile, growling and just thought we had antagonised him even more by Tasering him.

    ‘I perceived him to be trying to propel himself to get up and proceeded to strike Mr Atkinson to the fleshy areas of his body to try and get him down and under control.’

    Though, eye-witnesses said Mr Atkinson was ‘not moving’ and ‘was not resistant’.

    Barrister Dijen Basu KC said: ‘The second set (of strikes) was clearly wholly unjustified – we say all of the strikes were unjustified.

    ‘But the second set were wholly unnecessary, wholly unreasonable, wholly unjustified and above all, to use normal language, it was outrageous to do that in the circumstances.

    ‘The man had just been kicked in the head, having been Tasered, and dropped to the floor, and with other officers arriving.’

    Medical experts said Mr Atkinson likely hit his head as he fell to the road during the 33-second Taser burst, causing a ‘concussion, exacerbated by any kick or kicks to the head’.

    Mr Atkinson sustained cardiac arrest on the way to the Princess Royal Hospital where he was pronounced dead at about 3am.

  • Unfaithful police officer commits suicide after killing ‘side chick’

    Unfaithful police officer commits suicide after killing ‘side chick’

    Olalere Michael, a 40-year-old mobile police sergeant has shot himself in the head in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara state after murdered his sweetheart Bamidele Cecilia Oluwatosin and then

    The incident took place on March 2, 2023, on the grounds of the Redemption Model Nursery and Primary School, Agba Dam, Ilorin, which is housed inside the Chapel of Redemption UMCA.

    The late officer is survived by his wife and two daughters.

    The mother of Desmond, a student at the school who will be celebrating his third birthday on May 12, 2023, was said to be the late Tosin, who worked as a maid at the Banquet Hall across from the Government House, according to Daily Trust.

    It was gathered that some parents refused to allow their children attend school on Friday because of the incident which caused panic around the area.

    According to residents and shop owners around the school who spoke to the publication, the deceased mobile police officer trailed his lover to the school premises and waited for her to come pick up her child before opening fire on her at close range.

    Some of them were astonished as to why “A young and promising guy like this would kill himself because of a side chic, without considering what his beautiful family will face.”

    “The officer was dressed in a camouflage police uniform. He entered the school premises at about a few minutes before 8am in his Toyota Corolla car earlier than his female friend who had brought her son to the school later.

    “Immediately she walked him, he brought out his AK-47 rifle and shot Oluwatosin on the chest three times at close range and she died on the spot.

    “He thereafter shot himself on the throat which blew off some part of his head and the two of them were there in a pool of blood before the police came to evacuate their bodies about one hour later. It was really a gory scene”, a resident, Olaleye Arodeyo, told Daily Trust.

    It was further gathered that the late officer with force number F/NO 497093 was attached to one of the aides of the Kwara State Governor but recently left the position. It was while serving at the Government House that he met Oluwatosin.

    Residents who spoke on the issue said they have been dating for a while but trouble started when the late Oluwatosin said she was no longer interested in the relationship.

    “What we understand is that Oluwatosin had a fiancé abroad whom she had a son for, and who was preparing to come to Nigeria having left for Dublin about a year ago.

    “Because of that, she wanted to end the affair which triggered their frosty relationship and their fatal end,” one of the residents, Mrs Hannah, said.

    Unconfirmed reports said Olalere had told some of his colleagues on the day of the incident that he was going to kill somebody and also kill himself.

    “But many of them didn’t believe him because he was doing very well as a police officer. He had two houses, one in Iloffa and Omu-Aran, Oke-Ero and Irepodun local government areas of the state. Here in Ilorin, he was staying in the Barrack and had a very beautiful wife and two daughters,” a police source told the publication.

    It was further gathered that the late Olalere had tried severally to convince Oluwatosin to rescind her decision to end the relationship but to no avail.

    Residents said he had visited the family house of the deceased female friend a few days before where he allegedly made away with some electronics and other items he was said to have bought for her.

    “This was at the height of his frustration over the situation. But Olalere was very much in love with her and I believe that was why he killed her and shot himself,” Mr Bello, another resident of the area, said.
    A female provision seller in the area who simple identified herself as Mrs Benedicta said;

    “Most times, when the man (Olalere) is around, they used to come to my shop to buy things. I never knew he was a police officer because he doesn’t wear his uniform and seldom comes down from the car.

    “But from their disposition, you could see that he truly loves her. This is very sad. Oluwatosin should be in her 30s and a very beautiful woman. It was after the incident we learnt that she had a fiancé abroad who was coming to Nigeria,” she added.

    According to the spokesman of the police command, Ajayi Okasanmi, their corpses have been deposited at the morgue of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH).

    “What we can establish now is that the two of them were lovers but at a point, they had a misunderstanding which led to the mobile police officer trailing her to the school, shot her and also killed himself in the process. It has nothing to do with police brutality.

    “But the Commissioner of Police, Paul Odama, has ordered investigation of this unfortunate incident. No arrest has been made yet. But I can assure you that the report of the investigation will be made public as soon as it is ready,” Okasanmi added.

  • Andrew Tate to suffer additional 30 days in Romanian captivity

    Andrew Tate to suffer additional 30 days in Romanian captivity

    Investigations into allegations of sexual assault and exploitation against Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, both of whom reject the allegations

    For an additional 30 days, self-described sexist influencer Andrew Tate will be detained in Romania.

    Authorities in the nation of eastern Europe are still looking into accusations of rape, human trafficking, and joining an organised crime ring made against Tate and his brother Tristan.

    The two men have maintained their innocence on all the charges.

    A pair of women who were detained at the same time, former police officer Luana Radu and model Georgiana Naghel, will now be held under house arrest.

    Tate, a former kickboxer, was taken into custody on December 29 last year alongside his brother.

    This is the third time their detention has been extended: they were initially detained for 24 hours, which became 30 days. Another 30 days were added last month.

    Earlier this month, Tate, 36, said as he left court: ‘Ask them for evidence and they will give you none, because it doesn’t exist.’

    Prosecutors say the pair recruited their alleged victims by seducing them, and then forced them to produce pornographic content under duress.

    FILE - Police officers escort Andrew Tate, third from left, handcuffed to his brother Tristan, to the Court of Appeal after they appealed the decision to extend their arrest by another 30 days term in Bucharest, Romania, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. A court in Romania's capital ruled on Tuesday, Feb. 21 to extend by another 30 days the arrest of the divisive internet influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, who are held on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking. (AP Photo/Alexandru Dobre, File)
    Andrew Tate, wearing the navy blue hoodie, was escorted to the Court of Appeal while handcuffed to his brother Tristan on February 1

    The two women are alleged to have been their accomplices by helping to ‘coerce’ and ‘control’ at least six women.

    According to Romanian news site Gandul, the men’s lawyer Eugen Vidineac said they would ‘challenge’ a decision for them to remain in detention.

    Tate’s arrest came just 24 hours after he got into a high-profile spat with environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg on Twitter.

    Speaking about the matter for the first time yesterday, Greta told ABC News: ‘There are many, many problems in the world that we need people dealing with.

    ‘But it seems like they feel so threatened or they feel like their worldview is so threatened by people like me – climate activists and environmental activists – speaking up that they feel like they need to silence us and mock us.’

  • Police Officer beats brother of popular gospel musician to death

    Police Officer beats brother of popular gospel musician to death

    A police officer has allegedly beaten a 32-year-old man to death at West Hills Mall in Accra.

    The deceased, Shadrach Arloo, is the brother of popular gospel musician, Perpetual Didier, who spoke on Adom FM about his brother’s demise.

    The incident is reported to have occurred on Monday, January 30, 2023.

    Narrating the harrowing incident on Adom FM, Perpetual said her brother was expected to travel to Germany today Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

    According to her, the deceased had gone to the mall to buy some items he was expected to carry along with him to his host sister in Germany.

    Upon getting to the West Hill Mall, however, the police officer stationed there demanded to search the bag containing the money, eyewitness accounts have suggested.

    Shadrach, according to the accounts, refused to allow the officer to search him thereby resulting in a scuffle during which the police officer reportedly shocked him with a taser to incapacitate him.

    Shadrach was said to have died from the shock and the brutalities suffered.

    According to Perpetual Didier, the case has been reported at Kasoa SCC Police station while the body of the deceased has since been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue.

    She added that the family will leave no stone unturned in demanding justice for the late