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Accra Regional Police Command

Accra Regional Police Command — law enforcement body conducting operations including armed robbery investigations, security deployments, and custody management in Greater Accra.

2026-04-272026-07-21

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested five people and retrieved firearms, ammunition and other offensive items during an intelligence led operation at Sapeiman Faase in the Greater Accra Region.

    Police arrest five suspects, retrieve firearms and ammunition in Sapeiman operation
  3. Joy Online

    The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested five people suspected of being members of a criminal group involved in armed robbery and landguard activities following an intelligence-led operation at Sapeiman Faase in the Greater Accra Region.

    Police arrest 5 suspected robbers in Accra, retrieve firearms and ammunition
  4. Joy Online

    More than 500 police officers from the Accra Regional Police Command have been deployed across strategic locations in the Greater Accra Region to provide security and participate in the two-day National General Cleaning exercise ordered by President John Dramani Mahama following

    Over 500 police deployed for National General Cleaning exercise in Greater Accra
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    The Accra Regional Police Command has recovered GH¢140,000 and an AK-47 assault rifle following an armed robbery attack on a mobile money vendor at Lashibi that left one suspected robber dead and another on the run.

    Police recover GH¢140,000, AK 47 rifle after Lashibi robbery
  6. Joy Online

    According to the Accra Regional Police Command, the attackers opened fire on the vehicle, damaging its rear tyre and windscreen before making away with a bag containing the cash.

    MoMo vendor recovers GH¢140,000 after fatally shooting armed robber in Lashibi attack
  7. June 2026
  8. Joy Online

    The Accra Regional Police Command has clarified reports concerning an arrest in connection with the fire outbreak at the Accra Central Police Barracks on Wednesday, June 3.

    No arrest in connection to Accra Central fire outbreak – Police clarifies
  9. May 2026
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    According to a statement issued by the Accra Regional Police Command on May 6, 2026, the suspect, identified as Eric Mante, allegedly tied his son to a quad motorbike and dragged him along a tarred road after confronting him over his behaviour.

    Police arrest man for allegedly dragging son with Quad Bike at North Legon
  11. The Chronicle

    The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 60-year-old man, identified as Eric Mante, for allegedly assaulting his 16-year-old biological son at North Legon in Accra.

    Father Arrested for Allegedly Dragging Son With Quad Bike at North Legon
  12. Joy Online

    The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 60-year-old man for allegedly assaulting his 16-year-old son in a disturbing incident at North Legon in Accra.

    60-year old father arrested for dragging his son with a Quad Bike at North Legon
  13. April 2026
  14. Joy Online

    The Accra Regional Police Command, in a statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs, clarified that the escapees were never detained at the Adabraka Police Station in connection with that case, and that it had no relation to the said incident.

    Police re-arrest three escapees, refute link to Sammy Gyamfi’s in-law’s case

Yesterday

  1. Police arrest five suspects, recover firearms in Sapeiman operation

    The Accra Regional Police Command arrested five suspects and retrieved a pump action gun, a Stoeger ST R9 pistol, a dummy Austria pistol, and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Sapeiman Faase. Preliminary investigations suggest the suspects were members of a criminal group involved in armed robbery and landguard activities.

    20 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Police arrest five suspected armed robbers in Accra

    The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested five people suspected of membership in a criminal group involved in armed robbery and landguard activities following an intelligence-led operation at Sapeiman Faase. The operation led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition, and other offensive items believed to have been used to terrorise residents in the area.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Over 500 police deployed for national cleaning exercise

    More than 500 police officers from the Accra Regional Police Command have been deployed across Greater Accra to provide security and participate in a two-day National General Cleaning exercise ordered by President Mahama following recent floods, scheduled for July 10–11.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. Police recover GH¢140,000, AK-47 after Lashibi armed robbery

    The Accra Regional Police Command recovered GH¢140,000 and an AK-47 assault rifle following an armed robbery on a mobile money vendor at Lashibi; one suspected robber was shot dead and another fled, leaving the stolen cash behind.

    6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 4 July

  1. MoMo vendor recovers GH¢140,000 after shooting armed robber

    A mobile money vendor in Lashibi, Greater Accra, exchanged gunfire with two armed robbers who stole GH¢140,000 from him on July 3, 2026. The vendor killed one suspect during the encounter, and police recovered the entire stolen amount after the second robber fled the scene.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Police clarifies no arrests made in Accra Central barracks fire

    The Accra Regional Police Command has clarified that no arrests have been made in connection with the fire outbreak at the Accra Central Police Barracks on June 3, contradicting earlier reports that a suspect had been arrested. Investigations into the cause of the fire remain ongoing.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Police arrest man for assaulting son with quad bike

    Ghana Police arrested a 60-year-old man for allegedly tying his 16-year-old son to a quad motorbike and dragging him along a tarred road at North Legon in Accra on May 3, 2026. The boy sustained multiple injuries and was hospitalized; the suspect reportedly admitted to the act and has been charged.

    8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Father arrested for assaulting son with quad bike in North Legon

    A 60-year-old man in Accra has been arrested after allegedly tying his 16-year-old son to a quad motorbike and dragging him along a tarred road on May 3, 2026, causing multiple injuries. The suspect admitted to the act during investigations and has been charged and arraigned before court.

    8 May 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Father arrested for dragging tied son on quad bike

    A 60-year-old man has been arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command for allegedly tying his 16-year-old son to a quad motorbike and dragging him along a road near Adonai Church in North Legon on May 3, causing the teenager to fall and sustain multiple injuries before nearby residents intervened.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Police rearrests three of six escaped inmates from Adabraka

    The Ghana Police Service rearrested three of six inmates who escaped from Adabraka District Police custody on Sunday, April 26. The Police refuted reports linking the escapees to the murder case involving Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law, stating they were never detained in connection with that case.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Three of six escapees from Accra police station rearrested

    Three of six inmates who escaped from the Adabraka District Police Station on April 26 have been rearrested following coordinated police action, with efforts ongoing to apprehend the remaining three. Police have dismissed media reports linking the escapees to the murder of the father-in-law of the Ghana Gold Board CEO.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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