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Ashanti South Regional Police Command

Regional police command in Ashanti South overseeing patrol operations, crime investigation, and security incidents across the region.

2026-06-182026-08-23

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a series of car snatching robberies and vehicle thefts in the Ashanti Region.

    Police arrest wanted car snatching suspect

Thursday 20 August

  1. Ashanti South Police receive 4×4 vehicle from House of Power Ministry

    The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has received a Chery Himla 4×4 pickup vehicle donated by the House of Power Ministry, intended to enhance patrol operations and improve response to security incidents across the region.

    20 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Police officer urges shared responsibility for community development

    DSP Bright Acheampong, Ashanti South Regional Police Staff Officer, has called on individuals and organisations to support community development projects, stating that government alone cannot meet all of the country's developmental needs and that citizens, corporate bodies, and philanthropists must complement government efforts.

    20 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Ashanti South Media Caucus honours four police officers

    The Ashanti South Media Caucus has recognised four senior police officers — DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba, ASP Martin Amoah Kpentey, Chief Superintendent Richmond Bonsu, and Superintendent Stephen Antwi — for their contributions to peace, security and crime reduction in Ashanti South and the wider Ashanti Region.

    11 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 17 July

  1. Police arrest suspect in Obuasi gang murder case

    The Ashanti South Regional Police Command arrested a 25-year-old man, Seidu Masawudu, in connection with the murder of Abdul Jabal Suleman during a gang attack in Obuasi on July 9. His 22-year-old girlfriend was also arrested and is assisting with investigations.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Police arrest suspect in Obuasi gang-related murder

    Ashanti South Regional Police arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of murdering Abdul Jabal Suleman during a gang attack at Abompe New Site in Obuasi on July 9. The suspect, apprehended in the Upper East Region, had been on the Obuasi Police wanted list; his 22-year-old girlfriend was also arrested and is assisting investigations.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 16 July

  1. Police arrest suspected armed robber in Obuasi murder case

    The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested 25-year-old Seidu Masawudu in connection with the July 9 stabbing death of Abdul Jabal Sulemana in Obuasi; the suspect was tracked to Bongo in the Upper East Region and is now assisting with investigations.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Three arrested, bailed for NPP Obuasi election disruption

    Three men were arrested and granted bail for allegedly disrupting the NPP Constituency Executive Election at Bidieso in Obuasi on July 12, 2026, after storming the polling station with offensive weapons, scattering ballot boxes and threatening officials and voters. They were charged with conspiracy to commit crime and rioting with weapons, pleaded not guilty, and were each granted bail of GH¢50,000 with two justified sureties.

    16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Police arrest three suspects for disrupting NPP election with weapons

    The Ashanti South Regional Police Command arrested three individuals accused of storming an NPP Constituency Executive Election at Bidieso in Obuasi on July 12, 2026, armed with offensive weapons, scattering ballot boxes and threatening officials and voters. The suspects were arraigned before the Bekwai Circuit Court on charges of conspiracy to commit crime and rioting with weapons, pleaded not guilty, and were each granted bail of GHS50,000.00 with two justified sureties.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. Police arrest car-snatching fugitive, shoot two accomplices

    Ashanti South Regional Police arrested William Opoku, a fugitive linked to vehicle thefts across Kumasi, after an intelligence-led operation. Two of his alleged accomplices, Suley and another suspect, were killed in a gun battle with police; the arrested suspect confessed to multiple thefts and an armed attack on a police officer.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. Police arrest car-snatching suspect; two accomplices killed

    The Ashanti South Regional Police Command arrested William Opoku in connection with car-snatching robberies and vehicle thefts across the Ashanti Region. During a follow-up operation, police encountered accomplices and two were killed in a shootout.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ashanti police arrest suspect in vehicle theft and robbery ring

    The Ashanti South Regional Police Command arrested William Opoku, also known as Father Blessing, in connection with a series of car snatching robberies and vehicle thefts in the Ashanti Region. During interrogation, he admitted to involvement in several vehicle thefts in Kumasi and an attack on a Police officer in which an AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition were stolen, and identified multiple accomplices.

    18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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