The Ashanti Regional Police Commander DCOP Ken Yeboah, has disclosed that the newly appointed Regional Security Coordinator George Adjei who was brutally assaulted by Delta Force refused to heed to police advise and that of his colleagues. He said Mr Adjei was cautioned about the group’s move after gathering intelligence asking why he didn’t heed … Read more
Five suspects who have been arrested by the police in Kumasi including the 37-year-old auto mechanic Kwadwo Bamba will be arraigned before court today March 28, 2016 Ashanti Regional Police Commander DCOP ken Yeboah has confirmed to mynewsgh.com Bamba who is an organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) vigilante group was the first to … Read more
Members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) vigilante group, Delta Forces say they have no regrets attacking the new Regional Security Coordinator in the Ashanti Region, George Agyei. Vice Chairman of the group, one Akwasi speaking on Adom FM’s Morning Show “Dwaso Nsem” Monday said they will continue tormenting the Security Coordinator till President Akufo-Addo … Read more
The recent attacks on the new regional security coordinator by a private security arm within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) could never have happened under the leadership of the out-gone Ashanti Regional Police Commander, COP Kofi Boakye residents believe. Residents within the Kumasi metropolis have eulogized the Director of Planning and Research for being in … Read more
It has emerged that members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) vigilante group, Delta Forces did not only assault the new Regional Security Coordinator in the Ashanti but also made away with his mobile phones and an unspecified amount of money. Our has been revealed that staff who were also present at the time the … Read more
One person has been arrested by the Ashanti Regional police command following the raid at the Regional Coordinating Council pro-New Patriotic Party (NPP) vigilante group, Delta Forces. The suspect Kwadwo Bamba, a 37-year-old auto mechanic and the organizer of the group is believed to have played a key role in Friday’s violence According to the … Read more
Security analyst, Adib Saani has blamed the police for the incessant attacks by some politically-affiliated vigilante groups in the country. According to him, the inability of the police to effectively deal with such incidents in the past has sent the wrong signal to criminals. About 200 macho men believed to be sympathizers of the ruling New … Read more
Residents of Ejura in the Ashanti Region are demanding immediate action from police to stop armed robbery incidents in the area. According to the Concerned Youth of Ejura, recent armed robbery cases there, some of which have led to the shooting of policemen have left residents in fear. The group says the residents have additionally … Read more
The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Mr Ken Yeboah, has stated that though he is new to the region, he and his men are ready to face robbers to ensure security for the people. It had been rumoured that armed robbers who fled the region in recent years during the administration … Read more
Ashanti Regional Police Commander, Ken Yeboah has been explaining reasons behind the seizure of vehicles belonging to founder and leader of United Freedom Party, Nana Agyenim Boateng. According to DCOP Ken Yeboah, the said vehicles were found abandoned in a bush which compelled the police to tow them away based on suspicion. The Regional Police … Read more
The new Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Ken Yeboah, said a new robust anti-armed robbery strategy is being launched, to maintain the peace being enjoyed by inhabitants of the region. DCOP Ken Yeboah thus warned all perpetrators of crime in the region, to desist from engaging in criminal activities. “Criminals who are thinking of returning to or … Read more
Police in the Ashanti Region may be a step closer to rounding up the suspects in the mob action that saw a woman stripped and sexually assaulted at Adum in Kumasi for allegedly stealing money. A court in Kumasi has remanded a suspect in the case into police custody after he admitted taking part in the … Read more
Six persons were injured, with two in critical condition, after clashes occurred between New Patriotic Party (NPP), and National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters at the Kumasi-Tamale bus terminal at Aboabo, a suburb of Kumasi. The injured, who sustained machete wounds, are currently receiving treatment at the Manhyia District Hospital. The NPP supporters are reported to … Read more
Six persons were injured, with two in a critical condition, after clashes occurred between New Patriotic Party and National Democratic Congress at the Kumasi-Tamale bus terminal at Aboabo, a suburb of Kumasi. The injured, who sustained machete wounds, are currently receiving treatment at the Manhyia District Hospital. The NPP supporters are reported to have attempted … Read more
The Nkawie District Forest office and the police have arrested five young men, who are suspected to be terrorising forest guards and preventing them from doing their work. The suspects are believed to be terrorising the guards of the Tano-Offin Forest Reserve within the Atwima Nwabiagya and Atwima Mponua districts in the Ashanti Region. The … Read more
The entire nation, thanks to the media, is aware of the police cum military brutalities inflicted on the innocent citizens of Kumawu-Bodomase including sympathising mourners attending the funeral of the late Kumawu Akyempemhene Nana Okyere Krapa II, on Thursday, 16 February 2017. Hardly had the dust settled when a rumour was leaked from Kumawuhemaa Nana … Read more
COP Kofi Boakye has drawn down the curtains on his three-year stay in the Ashanti Region as police commander with a passionate call for unflinching support for his successor. According to him, he managed to reduce crime in the region to the barest minimum during his stay as the regional commander due to the overwhelming … Read more
Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), David Asante-Apeatu, has for the third time reshuffled some officers in the police top hierarchy, barely a month after assuming office. In the latest shake-up, Public Relations Officer for the Ashanti Regional Police Command, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Yusif Mohammed Tanko, has been transferred to the Northern Regional … Read more
A send-off party has been held in honour of COP Nathan Kofi Boakye, who will be assuming the position of Director General of Research and Planning at the National Police Headquarters, Accra. Speaking at the party organised at the Regional Police Command, COP Kofi Boakye thanked all and sundry for the massive support which he … Read more
Acting Inspector General of the Police Service, David Asante-Apeatu, has reshuffled some officers in the Police top hierarchy for the third time, barely a month after assuming office. In the latest shake-up, the Public Relations Officer for the Ashanti Regional Police Command, ASP Yusif Mohammed Tanko, has been transferred to the Northern Regional capital, Tamale, … Read more