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Ghana Police Service has arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the murder of University of Cape Coast (UCC) student Innocentia Atsufui Avinu. The incident has sparked widespread public concern and calls for justice

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a woman and her son in connection with the alleged murder of a 36-year-old land agent and the attempted murder of his 15-year-old son at Nsawam-Adoagyiri.

“My client, Koka, did not threaten any police officer. Rather, he was involved in an argument with a party's internal security member, popularly known as ‘Boryor,' whom everyone in the party refers to as ‘Police.' "The ‘police' he mentioned was a party member known by that nickname, not the Ghana Police Service,”—Enoch Afoakwa, counsel for Koka.

The chairman of the Accra 2023 African Games, Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare has claimed that the Ghana Police Service could not justify its bill of GH₵35.8 million for its services during the tournament.

Ghana Police Service has partnered with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to provide specialized intelligence-gathering training for officers of the Police Intelligence Directorate to help combat crime.

Abena Pokua Ahwenee has criticized the Ghana Police Service over the handling of a sensitive abuse case involving a police inspector and his daughter. She alleges that audio recordings exist in which the officer admits to the act while also emotionally pressuring the family to withdraw the case. Her concerns also focus on the protection and privacy of the minor involved

Popular Ghanaian gospel musician Francis Amo has reportedly been arrested by the Ghana Police Service following a complaint linked to the Church of Pentecost over alleged copyright issues. He has since been granted bail as investigations continue into the matter

Ebenezer Frimpong has been arrested for allegedly attempting to steal a Ghana Police Service armoured vehicle at Nkawie Market. Reports indicate the suspect took advantage of a brief moment when the driver stepped away, leaving the engine running

Suspects in the Asokwa Interchange art vandalism will be dealt with by God and should, by all standards, be arrested. - Barima Kofi Dawson (Akokoa) urges the Ghana Police Service.

Homicide Unit of the Ghana Police Service has exhumed the legs and other body parts of a 41-year-old woman, Joyce Akua Amponmaa, who was allegedly murdered by a fetish priest at Awutu Bentum after she reportedly sought spiritual assistance from him

The Director-General of the CID of the Ghana Police Service, COP Lydia Yarkor Donkor, has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Headmaster of Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS) to produce the students involved in a violent incident at Agona Swedru, warning that failure to comply will attract serious consequences.

Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to headmasters of the schools involved in the Awutu Obrachire students' clash in the Central Region to produce the students implicated in the incident

Ghana Police Service has arrested Evans Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Noah, the self-proclaimed prophet who drew global attention after predicting a world-ending flood on December 25. He was apprehended on December 31 by the Special Cyber Vetting Unit under the Office of the Inspector-General of Police, according to Ghana Crimes.

Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, affirmed that the Ghana Police Service is fully prepared to pursue criminals wherever they may be, leaving no hiding place.

Ghana Police Service and Wontumi's leagal team are yet complete inspection of sureties required to release of Chairman Wontumi from police custody. Lawyer for wontumi, Andy Appiah Kubi says he client was still detained due to unavailability of time for the police and the registrar to complete the processes of his bail conditions

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is expected to report to the head office of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service. The businessman was publicly cautioned by the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, on October 3, 2025, that he would be arrested if he failed to honour the CID's invitation

Kukurantumi Clash: Barimah Owusu Frimpong, Adonteng Mmratohene of Akyem Kukurantumi, has narrated the incident that occurred in Kukurantumi. He added that if not for the intervention of the Ghana Police Service, the situation would have escalated

We take you straight to the streets of Kantamanto, where traders open up about daily struggles that many overlook. These are the voices from the roots, the people living the reality. Listen in, understand their concerns, and see why their cries deserve attention.

Chief Crusader of Crusaders Against Corruption, Emmanuel Wilson, has called on the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to summon the General Secretary of the NDC, Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, for interrogation over his recent comments on corruption.

Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, has reportedly been taken into custody by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). According to his lawyer, Abronye's current whereabouts remain unknown, raising concerns about the manner in which the case is being handled. The lawyer further alleged that the Ghana Police Service has not been fair in its handling of the matter, calling for clarity and transparency in the process

New Patriotic Party (NPP) has petitioned the Ghana Police Service over the alleged assault of its Vice Chairman, Alhaji Osman Masawudu, and a death threat against the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, during last Tuesday's Akwatia by-election

The Ghana Police Service has deployed 5,500 personnel to the Akwatia constituency ahead of the September 2 by-election.

Henry Nana Boakye, National Organizer of the NPP, stressed that people in military uniform have no business being in Akwatia since the IGP has not authorized it, adding that the party is, however, satisfied with the work of the Ghana Police Service

The Ghana Police Service has categorically refuted reports alleging a police raid on the residence of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Bono East Regional Chairman in Techiman.

The Ghana Police Service has detailed the gruesome findings from a forensic investigation into the killing of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah, whose burnt body was discovered , in a gutter near GBC Satellite, opposite Comet Estate, Accra.

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has issued a warning to the Ghana Police Service, threatening a nationwide media blackout on all police-related activities if action is not taken to address rising attacks against Journalists.

The Ghana Police Service isn't corrupt; it's a few bribery-prone MTTD officers dragging the entire force through the mud, and they must be dealt with - Nana Kwadwo Jantuah fires!!

Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called on the Ghana Police Service to ensure a peaceful Akwatia by-election through adequate preparation.

JUST IN! The Ghana Police Service has interdicted an officer caught on video assaulting a journalist during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun. Get the inside details.

The homicide unit of the Ghana Police Service has undertaken an operation, uncovered and exhumed multiple human remains buried in a shrine at Gblorkope in Central Tongu District. This followed a suspected ritual murder and disappearance of 28-year-old Nelson Anyana

The Ghana Police Service has arrested sixteen (16) suspects during an anti-illegal mining operation at Essuminya and Apraprama Forest Reserves in the Ashanti Region.

Members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament staged a protest march to the CID Headquarters of the Ghana Police Service on Wednesday to present a petition over the unresolved parliamentary election result in Ablekuma North, in the Greater Accra region.

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest and extradition of a notorious armed robbery suspect, Adinda Abdul Mujibu, who had been on the run after a string of high-profile robberies targeting affluent neighbourhoods in Accra between 2022 and 2024.

Two Ghanaian women lured through an online romance scam and later abducted in Nigeria have been rescued, according to the Ghana Police Service. The operation was carried out in collaboration with the National Signals Bureau and the Nigeria Police Force

The Ghana Police Service has initiated a formal investigation into an alleged assault involving the Minority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has responded to the Ghana Police Service's invitation regarding an investigation into an alleged assault involving him and a police officer. He has expressed his readiness to cooperate fully with the investigation

An Accra High Court has struck out a motion filed by the Ghana Police Service that sought to prohibit a planned protest against illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana

The Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces have assured the public of their commitment to restoring peace and stability in Bawku, its surrounding areas, and along the Bolgatanga-Walewale-Tamale highway.

The Ghana police service on a collision course with fix the country movement as it secures an injunction against their planned protest.

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended a man for vandalizing the statues of the Big Six at the Airport Roundabout.

The Concerned Citizens of Komenda Traditional Area have written to the Ghana Police Service to announce their planned demonstration slated for Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The demonstration is aimed at calling for the annulment of the Komenda Sugar Factory lease agreement with an Indian company.

Ghana Police Service is set to arraign before court a member of the Movement for Change, Hopeson Yaovi Adorye over his comment

In a recent intelligence-led operation, the Ghana Police Service has apprehended six individuals, including four juveniles who are all students of Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC) Legon, Accra. The two adults involved in the incident have been identified as Isaac Kissi Adjei, also known as Kofi Black, and Courage Teiko, also known as Timmy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ksspod/support

The Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice has urged the Ghana Police Service to expedite investigations into the marriage of the 12-year-old girl to the 63-year-old Ga priest.

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that the 12-year-old girl who is married to the 63-year-old Ga priest has been placed under police protection.

Ghana Police Service has succeeded in gunning down one robber while others managed to escape with gunshot wounds. According to the report, the driver of a robbery victim Dakurah Kofi was also arrested by FPU base in Banda-Nkwanta in the Bole District of the Savannah Region for aiding and abutment of crime on the Bole-Bamboi highway on the 16-03-24

Ghana Police Service find itself in the spotlight after DCOP Mr. Gabriel Prince Waabu's controversial remarks regarding election security surfaced during a panel discussion on JoyNews

Adom Sports commentator, Patrick Osei Agyemang popularly known as “Countryman Songo” has petitioned the Ghana police service over an intended demonstration against the GFA. According to Fire- for Fire host, Ghana hasn't been able to win atrophy for over 40 years now. He stressed the fact that Ghana had skilled player yet, their performance has deteriorated over time hence the need to awaken the authorities through a peaceful demonstration.

The Ghana Police Service has stated that no participants in the scheduled street protest against the Bank of Ghana (BoG) will be allowed anywhere near the premises of the regulator of the banking industry.

Update from Ghana - #2023–03–13_1100 Meeting with the Cybercrime Unit of the Ghana Police Service - #2023–03–14_1200 Visit to 5/6 classroom at Primus Hybrid School - #2023–03–19_1400 Pan-Africa webinar for parents - How can parents and carers monitor their children's online activity without infringing on their privacy? - What are the long-term effects of excessive technology use on children's mental and physical health? - How can parents and carers stay informed about new technology trends and potential risks? - What should parents and carers do if they suspect their child is being cyberbullied or harassed online? - How can parents and carers effectively communicate with their children about technology use without creating conflict or tension? - How can parents and carers address their own technology use and set a good example for their children? - What is the role of peer pressure and social media in shaping children's online behavior, and how can parents and carers help children navigate these pressures? - How can technology be used to enhance learning and development for children, and what are some best practices for incorporating technology into education? - How can parents and carers help children build healthy relationships with their devices and encourage offline activities and hobbies? - What is the role of technology companies and platforms in promoting safe and responsible technology use, and how can parents and carers hold them accountable? - The Growing Problem of Deepfakes - News Item: New York students create a deepfake video of middle school principal saying racist things “https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/03/14/racist-deepfakes-carmel-tiktok/” - Details - Target of the malicious attack was George Fischer Middle School - In late January or early February, multiple videos were released on Tiktok, with a male voice laid over videos of Principal John Piscitella - The voiceovers contained racist statements and threats of violence - TikTok quickly took the videos down but not before they were seen by multiple students - Carmel Central School District sent out a letter on February 13, 2023, alerting parents to the videos and saying “that three high-schoolers had “used artificial intelligence to impersonate the staff” and made them appear to make “inappropriate comments” in videos.” - The school did not describe the videos, nor did it specifically mention the racist comments or threats of violence - Simultaneous, local police closed their investigation after determining that no crime had been committed - The District defended its response to angry parents, saying that “they were trying to balance disclosing sensitive information without generating panic” - But parents accused the District of minimizing the videos - The videos raise many issues, most controversial: - Racism - Student Privacy - The Use and Abuse of Technology (particularly AI) - Threats of Gun Violence - Disciplinary action was taken against three students but District refused to say what action was taken - Analysis - Schools need to be more transparent about the nature of incidents like these - We may need to consider the cost of student privacy - These were relatively crude deepfake videos; the technology exists now to make much more convincing videos - Additional Resources - #2023–03–09 Principal appears to spew racist threats in disturbing video — but it never actually happened “https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/principal-appears-to-spew-racist-threats-in-disturbing-video-%E2%80%94-but-it-never-actually-happened/ar-AA18qImu” - #2023–03–08 High Schoolers Made a Racist Deepfake of a Principal Threatening Black Students “https://www.vice.com/en/article/7kxzk9/school-principal-deepfake-racist-video” - #2023–03–02 TikTok videos threatening Black students have Carmel parents on edge, district promising change “https://www.lohud.com/story/news/education/2023/03/02/racist-tiktok-videos-threaten-black-kids-in-carmel-ny-worry-parents/69941181007/” - Fred's presentation at ASTE about Chatbots