A mob from Ekpu near Half-Assini in the Western Region on Wednesday morning vandalised the Half-Assini Police Station after hearing the news of the death of a suspect in police custody. The cause of death is yet to be verified. The mob smashed the official vehicle, windows and the counter at the Police Station to … Read more
Swift, well-coordinated actions by different components of UNMISS saw two separate outbreaks of fire in the Bentiu protection of civilians site being taken care of without any resulting deaths or injuries. The fires, occurring over the weekend, destroyed a total of 117 shelters. “The coordination between different components of UNMISS was really commendable and that … Read more
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has noted that the actions and inactions of some police personnel are unfortunately often highlighted to overshadow the good efforts and achievements of the majority. Mr David Asante-Apeatu said this had largely accounted for the derogatory remarks often made against personnel of the Service. He made the observation at … Read more
Central Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Rev. David Nenyi Ampiah-Bennin, has advised the public not to lynch armed robbers but rather hand them over to the police. According to him, killing armed robbers will not serve any ‘useful purpose’ as it rather puts burden on the society. He, therefore, charged the public … Read more
The new Central Regional Police Commander, DCOP Rev. Nenyi Ampah Benin, has promised to make the region an uncomfortable place for criminals. According to him, the Central Regional police service under his watch will pay serious attention to crime prevention. He said the command is going to embark on strategic swoops periodically to apprehend criminals from … Read more
The escort is reported to have engaged the bandits in a shootout One person has been confirmed dead and two others including a police officer sustained gunshot wounds after a robbery attack at Wulugu in near Walewale in the West Mamprusi District of the Northern region. The police officer according to information gathered by mynewsgh.com … Read more
Violence in Paris over the police killing of a Chinese man has left three police officers injured with more than 30 people detained. Demonstrators had gathered outside a police station on Monday to pay homage to the slain man. His family denies police reports that he attacked an officer with scissors as they responded to … Read more
China on Tuesday urged France to protect its citizens in Paris after police there killed a Chinese father of four, sparking violent protests in which 35 people were arrested. Paris police said around 150 “members of the Asian community” gathered late Monday outside a police station in the northeast of the capital and clashes broke … Read more
Violence in Paris over the police killing of a Chinese man has left three police officers injured with more than 30 people detained. Demonstrators had gathered outside a police station on Monday to pay homage to the slain man. His family denies police reports that he attacked an officer with scissors as they responded to … Read more
Items found on the suspected armed robber included a screw driver, an iron bar and broken locks The Oyarifa Police in the Greater Accra Region are investigating a case involving a man who allegedly got electrocuted at Oyarifa when he attempted to break into a provision store. The deceased who is said to be from … Read more
MANAGEMENT of Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT) Limited has assured passengers of safety of their buses on the roads. The assurance comes in the wake of the company’s bus which was completely burnt by fire on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the Afram Plains in the Eastern Region. The bus was on its daily schedule between Nkawkaw and Donkorkrom … Read more
French police said Tuesday they had arrested 35 people after a demonstration by the capital’s Asian community over the killing of a Chinese man by a policeman turned violent. The Paris police force said that around 150 “members of the Asian community” gathered late Monday outside a police station in the northeast of the capital. … Read more
A private security officer has allegedly absconded with deposits of customers of the Dumpong Rural bank located in the Eastern region. The incident took place at the Koforidua branch of the bank. The suspect was employed by the bank last year after opening the Koforidua branch. The security officer, identified as Benard Otoo Xerxes, 29, … Read more
More than 200 members believed to be members of a vigilante group affiliated with the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Delta Force, on Friday, March 24, 2017 stormed the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region to carry out a threat they issued to the president a fortnight ago. Delta Force, which … 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
The Ashanti regional Police Commander, DCOP Ken Yeboah says the Police will provide adequate security at the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) to prevent any unforeseen circumstances. This is after some members of the New Patriotic Party’s Delta force, a vigilante group of the party on Friday [March 24, 2017] stormed the premises and manhandled the … Read more
Fire officers who were detailed from Kasoa Fire Station to douse a burning Metro Mass Transit Bus en route to Cape Coast on Wednesday are likely to be sanctioned if found to have lacked a sense of urgency in line of duty. The Metro Mass bus with registration number GR 5182-15 from Accra caught fire … Read more
Fire officers who were detailed from Kasoa Fire Station to douse a burning Metro Mass Transit Bus en route to Cape Coast on Wednesday are likely to be sanctioned if found to have lacked a sense of urgency in line of duty. The Metro Mass bus with registration number GR 5182-15 from Accra caught fire … Read more
Ghana’s legislators have reignited their cry for enhanced security in the law-making Chamber and private residences. According to Starr News’ Parliamentary correspondent, Ibrahim Alhassan, the call comes in the wake of the Westminster terror attacks that has claimed four lives. Speaking on the floor of Parliament Friday, Effutu MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin argued the legislature is … Read more
Member of Parliament for Ashaiman, Ernest Henry Norgbey, has called for the reinstatement of the about 200 police recruits who have been dismissed across the country, arguing they are in their current circumstance, a threat to the nation. He said the dismissed recruits have learned details regarding intelligence of society and crime, hence knowledgeable in … Read more