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Ashanti Regional Police Command

Ashanti Regional Police Command — law enforcement unit conducting intelligence-led operations against armed robbery, narcotics trafficking, and other crimes in Ashanti Region.

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April 2026
29 AprDaily Guide
… He said a joint operation between the IGP’s Special Team and the Ashanti Regional Police Command led to the arrest of the suspect, noting that police are probing further to help nab other possible suspects. …
‘Missing’ Indian National’s Body Found In Car Boot… One Suspect Grabbed
26 AprJoy Online
… and autopsy,” while “the vehicle has since been impounded for further investigations.” The statement added that “the Inspector-General of Police has deployed a special team made up of intelligence officers and homicide investigators to support the Ashanti Regional Police Command …
Police arrest suspect over murder of indian national in Kumasi

Society

Man beaten after substance sent for gold refining proves fake

The News

A 25-year-old man in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality claims he was severely beaten by workers at a local gold-refining center after a substance he and his brother submitted turned out to be fake gold. The victim says he was assaulted with cutlasses and sticks, and alleges the refining machine owner threatened him with a gun; he has reported the incident to police and is calling for an investigation.

7 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 7 September

Man beaten after substance sent for gold refining proves fake
A 25-year-old man in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality claims he was severely beaten by workers at a local gold-refining center after a substance he and his brother submitted turned out to be fake gold. The victim says he was assaulted with cutlasses and sticks, and alleges the refining machine owner threatened him with a gun; he has reported the incident to police and is calling for an investigation.
7 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 1 September

Ashanti police arrest six in armed robbery syndicate
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested six suspected members of an organised armed robbery syndicate operating in Kumasi and surrounding communities in August 2026 following intelligence-led operations. Preliminary investigations have linked the suspects to street robberies at multiple locations, and police recovered a motorcycle, machetes, mobile phones, and other items believed to be stolen property.
1 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 31 August

Police arrest six suspected members of armed robbery syndicate
The Ashanti Regional Police Command arrested six people suspected to be members of an organised armed robbery syndicate in August 2026, with preliminary investigations linking them to street robbery incidents across the Ashanti Region. Police recovered two motorcycles, machetes, knives, and dozens of mobile phones believed connected to the alleged criminal activities, and also arrested a suspect accused of helping unlock stolen phones.
31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 25 August

Police arrest seven in Ashanti drug operations
The IGP Special Operations Team arrested seven persons in intelligence-led operations at Ejisu, Abrepo Junction, and Atimatim in the Ashanti Region on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Police recovered pill pouches with suspected narcotic substances, quantities of various medications including Tramadol, and an unspecified amount of Ghanaian currency; all suspects are in custody assisting investigations.
25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Police arrest seven, seize 860 suspected tramadol tablets
Ghana Police Service arrested seven persons in separate operations in the Ashanti Region on August 20, 2026, and seized 860 tablets and capsules of suspected unregistered tramadol, along with other suspected narcotic substances and currency.
25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Police arrest seven in Ashanti narcotics operations
The Ghana Police Service arrested seven persons in intelligence-led operations targeting suspected narcotics activities in Ashanti Region on August 20, 2026. Police recovered pill pouches with dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances, quantities of pharmaceutical products including Tramadol tablets and capsules, and cash.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

19-year-old sentenced to 15 years for robbery at Asokore Mampong
Ahmed Mustapha, 19, was convicted by the Asokwa Circuit Court Two in the Ashanti Region of robbing a 25-year-old man of his mobile phone and causing harm with a cutlass near the Presbyterian Church at Asabi. He was arrested by the Asokore Mampong Night Patrol team on July 21, 2026, and sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment with hard labour on August 10, 2026.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

Asokwa MCE attributes MoMo vendor attacks to market displacement
The Asokwa Municipal Chief Executive has linked recent attacks on Mobile Money vendors in parts of the municipality to a decongestion exercise at Asafo Market that displaced groups of people, some of whom moved into neighbouring communities. He said the Municipal Security Council has held emergency meetings and stepped up police patrols and security deployments to vulnerable areas.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

Pampaso chiefs curse officials over disputed Kumasi police headquarters land
The Pampaso Sub-Traditional Council has invoked traditional curses on the Kumasi Mayor, Ashanti Regional Police Commander, and Interior Minister, claiming they have unlawfully expanded beyond originally granted boundaries and allocated stool land to a private developer without consent.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

NCCE empowers student leaders on integrity and accountability
The Ashanti Regional Directorate of the NCCE held a Youth Leaders' Empowerment Dialogue Session with more than 65 student leaders from four tertiary institutions to promote integrity, accountability, and the rule of law within their campuses and communities, under the PAIReD Programme funded by German, EU, and Swiss sources.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

Asantehene commends IGP, police for security operations
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II commended the Inspector-General of Police, the Ashanti Regional Police Command, and the IGP's Special Operations Team for their commitment to combating crime and ensuring peace. The Asantehene noted that intelligence-led operations have contributed to improving security in the Ashanti Region through reduction of drug trafficking, robbery, human trafficking and other criminal activities.
24 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 23 July

Police arrest two men with 100 drug parcels at Kumasi market
Ghana Police arrested two men after intercepting 100 compressed parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs concealed in fertiliser sacks at Asawase Market in Kumasi during an intelligence-led operation on July 21, 2026. The drugs were hidden beneath second-hand clothing and remain in police custody for forensic examination.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Police arrest 19-year-old after armed robbery in Asokore Mampong
The Ashanti Regional Police Command arrested Ahmed Mustapha, 19, after officers responded to a robbery near Asabi in Asokore Mampong Municipality on 21 July in which a victim was attacked with a machete and robbed of his mobile phone. The suspect was found hiding in an uncompleted building, and police recovered the victim's phone and the machete used in the attack.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Asantehene commends police chief and special operations team for security work
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has commended Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Ashanti Regional Police Command and the IGP's Special Operations Team for their commitment to fighting crime and improving security. He observed that the team's intelligence-led operations have contributed to reduced incidents of drug trafficking, robbery, human trafficking and other criminal activities in the Ashanti Region.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Police arrest two over narcotic drugs at Asawase Market
The Manhyia District Police Command arrested two persons following an intelligence-led operation at Asawase Market in Kumasi on July 21, 2026, and retrieved 100 compressed parcels of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs concealed in fertilizer sacks.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

Three arrested and remanded in Kumasi lynching death investigation
Three men have been remanded into police custody after being arrested in connection with the alleged lynching of Yusuf Zakari at Sabon Zongo in Kumasi on 19 July. The victim was attacked at a cattle kraal, rushed to hospital, and pronounced dead on arrival; investigators are continuing to identify other people who may have participated in the attack.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Police arrest two with suspected drugs hidden in fertiliser sacks
The Manhyia District Police Command arrested two men at Asawase Market in Kumasi on July 21, 2026, after an intelligence-led operation uncovered 100 compressed parcels of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs concealed in fertiliser sacks hidden among second-hand clothing.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 15 July

Police arrest 54 suspects, seize narcotics in Kumasi operations
Ghana Police Service arrested 54 people (49 men and 5 women, including 11 Malian nationals) and recovered a large quantity of suspected narcotic substances during intelligence-led operations across communities in Ashanti Region, targeting areas identified as hotspots for drug trafficking.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

Ashanti police command investigates officer for owning brothels
The Ashanti Regional Police Command is investigating a Chief Inspector accused of owning unauthorised wooden structures at Asafo BB in Kumasi and renting them to commercial sex workers. The Kumasi Mayor discovered the alleged brothels during recent demolition of illegal structures in the area and reported the matter to the regional police command.
13 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 12 July

Bantama youth petition police over NPP election tensions
Youth in Bantama have petitioned the Ashanti Regional Police Command for heightened security during the continuation of the NPP Bantama Constituency Executive Elections, citing alleged threats and tensions linked to disagreements over delegate album preparation and a radio interview that allegedly preceded disruptions at a voting centre.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bantama NPP dispute escalates with curse invocation over injunction
A man was captured in a viral video invoking traditional deities against anyone who disregards a court injunction connected to the NPP's disputed Bantama Constituency executive election in the Ashanti Region. The development follows Saturday's violent disruption of the election at the Kumasi Cultural Centre, which drew police intervention and arrests.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

Ashanti police investigate Chief Inspector over unauthorised structures
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has opened an investigation into a Chief Inspector accused of owning unauthorised wooden structures at Asafo BB in Kumasi and renting them to commercial sex workers. The Command says it is treating the allegations seriously and will update the public as the investigation progresses.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Police arrest 44 in Kumasi drug network crackdown
A police operation in Kumasi between July 3 and 5, 2026 led to the arrest of 44 suspects, including 41 males and three females, in a crackdown on an alleged narcotics syndicate targeting university students. The operation, conducted by the Inspector-General of Police's Special Operations Team and Ashanti Regional Police Command, uncovered a drug distribution network accused of producing and selling drug-laced products including cannabis-laced toffees and cannabis-infused alcoholic beverages.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 8 July

Three injured as squatters resist KMA demolition at Asafo overpass
Three members of a Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly taskforce, including a military officer, were injured when squatters resisted the demolition of unauthorised structures behind the COCOBOD building at the Asafo overpass on Wednesday. Residents threw stones and objects at the team; two taskforce pickups and an excavator were vandalised during the clash.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

Police dismantle drug ring targeting university students in Ashanti
Ghana Police Service dismantled an alleged drug distribution network suspected of targeting university students in the Ashanti Region, arresting 44 suspects (41 men and three women) during operations between July 3 and 5, 2026. Among those arrested were suspects alleged to have produced and distributed cannabis-laced products including toffees and infused alcoholic beverages to tertiary institution students.
7 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 2 July

Police arrest 24 suspects in Ashanti anti-crime operation
The Ghana Police Service's Special Operations Team, working with Ashanti Regional Police Command, arrested 24 suspected criminals across six communities in an intelligence-led operation targeting drug trafficking and organised crime, recovering a firearm, narcotics, vehicles and ammunition.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Police arrest six suspects for selling unregistered drugs
The Ashanti Regional Police Command arrested six suspects at Airport Roundabout in Kumasi on Monday for allegedly dealing in unregistered pharmaceutical products. A search of their truck recovered 17 sacks of suspected unregistered tablets labelled Dyclosa 50mg and Royal Chest and Lungs, which will be handed to the FDA for examination.
2 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 1 July

Police arrest six over alleged unregistered drug sales in Kumasi
The Ashanti Regional Police Command arrested six suspects on June 29 during an intelligence-led operation at Airport Roundabout in Kumasi for allegedly dealing in unregistered pharmaceutical products. Officers recovered 17 fertiliser sacks of tablets, including Dyclosa 50mg and Royal Chest and Lungs products, from a truck; the suspects are in custody and the items will be examined by the Food and Drugs Authority.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

Ghana Police arrest multiple suspects in Kumasi drug crackdown
The Ghana Police Service arrested several suspected drug peddlers across Kumasi in intelligence-led operations, recovering large quantities of narcotic substances including cannabis, cocaine, tramadol, and ecstasy.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ashanti region health services strained by synthetic drug abuse surge
The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate reports an alarming rise in synthetic drug abuse, with cannabis and alcohol accounting for over 55% of substance-induced psychiatric admissions. Emergency rooms have seen a 30% increase in acute psychosis cases linked to cheap synthetic mixtures over the past 12 months.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →