The Accra Regional Police Command says investigations into the building collapse at the Industrial Area in Accra, which killed three people and left another injured, are ongoing, with a suspect arrested in connection with the incident granted bail. …
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. …
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. …
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 …
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. …
… 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. …
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. …
… 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. …
Former Ghanaian boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, known as Ayitey Powers, has been released after the Dansoman Circuit Court discontinued a case against him over an alleged death threat directed at National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. Powers was arrested on August 24 following circulation of a social media video in which he allegedly threatened Ankrah's life, but the court's discontinuation of the case has ended the legal proceedings.
Former Ghanaian boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, known as Ayitey Powers, has been released after the Dansoman Circuit Court discontinued a case against him over an alleged death threat directed at National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. Powers was arrested on August 24 following circulation of a social media video in which he allegedly threatened Ankrah's life, but the court's discontinuation of the case has ended the legal proceedings.
Former Ghanaian boxer Ayitey Powers was released after the Dansoman Circuit Court discontinued a case against him over an alleged death threat against National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. Powers had been arrested on August 24 following circulation of a video in which he was alleged to have threatened the NSA official's life.
The Accra Circuit Court Nine remanded Torsu Assidam and Kofi Kesse for allegedly possessing 500 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. Police arrested them on August 23, 2026, after they were found selling the substance at the Arts Centre; a third suspect, identified as Amando, remains at large.
The Accra Circuit Court remanded two men for allegedly possessing 500 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, seized during a police operation at the Arts Centre on August 23, 2026. The accused admitted the exhibits belonged to them and said they were given the items by a third person, Amando, to sell.
Michael Ayitey Okai, a former Ghanaian boxer, has been remanded into police custody for one week by the Dansoman Circuit Court following an alleged death threat against National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. He appeared in court on August 25 after being arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command and is due to reappear on September 2 as investigations continue.
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested 46-year-old former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, known as "Ayitey Powers," over an alleged threat of death against the National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo, following a video circulating on social media. He is in police custody assisting with investigations.
Michael Ayitey Okai, a 46-year-old former professional boxer known as "Ayitey Powers," is in police custody after allegedly issuing a death threat against Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Director-General of the National Sports Authority, on August 24, 2026. Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat made in a video circulating on social media.
Police arrested 46-year-old Michael Ayitey Okai, alias "Ayitey Powers," a former professional boxer, on August 24, 2026, over an alleged threat of death against National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo following circulation of a video on social media.
The Accra Regional Police Command arrested two brothers, Adams Adder Almeida and Bala Bilyon, in connection with the August 6 murder of a 54-year-old man and shooting of his wife at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba. A pistol was recovered from a room at the scene, and police are hunting a third suspect.
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two brothers, Adams Adder Almeida and Bala Bayon, in connection with the shooting of a 54-year-old man and his wife at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba, near Weija on August 6. The man, Mohammed Rahman, was pronounced dead at Fieney Hospital, while his wife Christiana Fosu was treated for injuries; one suspect allegedly admitted to the shooting during interrogation.
The Airport Divisional Police Command arrested 52 motorcycle riders for unlawful racing along George Walker Bush Highway near Villaggio on Sunday, July 26, and impounded 71 motorcycles. The suspects, from Accra and surrounding towns including Nsawam, Kasoa, Tema, Ashaiman and Koforidua, face charges including dangerous riding, failure to wear protective helmets, riding without valid licences, and related traffic offences.
The Airport Divisional Police Command arrested 52 motor riders for unlawful motorcycle racing along the George Walker Bush Highway in Accra and impounded 71 motorcycles. The suspects, from Accra and towns including Nsawam, Kasoa, Tema, Ashaiman and Koforidua, face charges including dangerous riding, unlawful motor racing, and road traffic offences.
The Accra Regional Police Command says investigations into a June 2026 Industrial Area building collapse that killed three people continue, with arrested suspect Moro Badaru granted police enquiry bail. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly and Architectural and Engineering Services Limited are conducting technical assessments to determine whether structural defects or other factors caused the collapse.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.