Eastern Regional Police Command

Eastern Regional Police Command — law enforcement organization conducting arrests and operations in the Eastern Region, involved in cases spanning shoplifting, violent crime, chieftaincy disputes, and contraband seizures.

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November 2026
7 NovJoy Online
The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested a 57-year-old man suspected of being behind a series of shoplifting incidents captured in videos that recently went viral on TikTok and other social media platforms. …
Police arrest 57-year-old man over viral shoplifting videos
October 2026
4 OctJoy Online
The Eastern Regional Police Command says calm has been restored at Larteh in the Eastern Region following disturbances during the Ahenase Odwira Festival celebration on Saturday, October 3, 2026. …
Police restore calm at Larteh following Odwira festival disturbance
September 2026
1 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
… The Public Affairs Officer of the Eastern Regional Police Command, DSP David Fianko-Okyere, confirmed the incident to The Ghanaian Times. …
47-year-old woman arrested over alleged burial of grandchild
August 2026
4 AugJoy Online
… The Eastern Regional Police Command is expected to provide further details as investigations progress. …
Death toll in Etukrom STC bus crash rises to three as 11-Year-old girl succumbs to injuries
June 2026
30 JunJoy Online
The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the assault, robbery and rape of a woman at Okorase Junction 3 in Koforidua. …
Police arrest suspect in violent assault and rape case in Okorase
May 2026
20 MayJoy Online
… The injunction followed an affidavit filed by Inspector Nuhu Mumuni of the Eastern Regional Police Command in Koforidua on 19th May 2026 in support of the application. …
Koforidua High Court restrains Akropong traditional leaders from Awukudae celebrations
11 MayJoy Online
The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged possession and transportation of a large quantity of suspected Indian hemp and an attempted bribery of GH¢100,000 offered to police officers during an operation. …
Police arrest 3 over suspected Indian hemp haul and GH¢100,000 bribery attempt
8 MayThe Chronicle
… Police investigations revealed that on April 24, 2026 the Eastern Regional Police Command received intelligence about plans by the rival factions to install separate chiefs in the same community. …
Adamorobe chieftaincy row: Richard Mikki Osei Berko on the run –court told
5 MayThe Ghanaian Times
… The Eastern Regional Police Command assured the public of their continued commitment to maintaining peace and stability in Adambrobe and urge all parties to exercise restraint. …
Adambrobe Chieftaincy Dispute: Police arrest 11 for possession of arms
5 MayJoy Online
The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested ten persons for allegedly possessing arms and ammunition without authority in connection with the ongoing chieftaincy dispute at Adambrobe in the Aburi area of the Eastern Region. …
10 arrested over illegal arms possession linked to Adambrobe chieftaincy dispute

Society

Police arrest man over viral shoplifting videos on TikTok

The News

The Eastern Regional Police Command arrested a 57-year-old man, Nsiah Samuel, suspected of perpetrating a series of shoplifting incidents featured in videos that went viral on TikTok and social media. According to police, the suspect admitted to stealing consumable items, electronics, clothing and other goods from retail outlets across multiple locations including Kibi, Suhum, Ashaiman, Accra Central, Koforidua, Tema, Akosombo and Adenta.

12 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Police arrest man over viral shoplifting videos on TikTok
The Eastern Regional Police Command arrested a 57-year-old man, Nsiah Samuel, suspected of perpetrating a series of shoplifting incidents featured in videos that went viral on TikTok and social media. According to police, the suspect admitted to stealing consumable items, electronics, clothing and other goods from retail outlets across multiple locations including Kibi, Suhum, Ashaiman, Accra Central, Koforidua, Tema, Akosombo and Adenta.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →

Sunday 4 October

Police restore calm at Larteh after Odwira Festival disturbance
The Eastern Regional Police Command says calm has been restored at Larteh following disturbances during the Ahenase Odwira Festival celebration on October 3, 2026. Additional police personnel have been deployed to the town and the command is engaging stakeholders to ensure lasting peace.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

Woman arrested for allegedly burying newborn grandchild in Eastern Region
A 47-year-old woman and her 20-year-old daughter were arrested in Akyem Koforidua after residents reported witnessing the alleged burial of a newborn. The baby was discovered following police intervention, and both suspects are in custody as investigations continue.
1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 4 August

Etukrom STC bus crash death toll rises to three with girl's death
The death toll from a multi-vehicle crash at Etukrom near Bonsu Junction in the Eastern Region has risen to three after an 11-year-old girl succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at Hawa Memorial Hospital. The crash on Monday, August 3, 2026, involved an STC bus, fuel tanker, Mitsubishi pick-up, and Kia Sorento, leaving three vehicles completely burnt and one extensively damaged.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

Police arrest suspect in violent assault and rape case
The Eastern Regional Police Command arrested Isaac Anim in connection with the assault, robbery and rape of a woman at Okorase Junction 3 in Koforidua on June 15. Preliminary investigations have linked him to six additional cases involving robbery, rape and the defilement of a 10-year-old girl in the Okorase area.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

Koforidua High Court restrains Akropong leaders from Awukudae celebrations
The Koforidua High Court has issued an order restraining four Akropong Akuapim traditional leaders from organising or participating in any Awukudae celebration or related event on 20 May 2026 or on any other day in May 2026, following an application by the Inspector General of Police.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

Police arrest three over Indian hemp seizure and bribery attempt
The Eastern Regional Police Command arrested three suspects following an intelligence-led operation in which officers seized 1,600 parcels of suspected Indian hemp from two trucks near Akosombo-Bonya. A suspect reportedly offered GH¢100,000 as a bribe to police officers during the operation.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

Fourteen arraigned in Adamorobe chieftaincy violence and weapons case
Fourteen persons, including security guards, a businessman and a student, were arraigned before Circuit Court 7 in Accra over alleged vigilante activities and weapons-related offences at Adamorobe in the Eastern Region stemming from a chieftaincy dispute. Two of the accused, Richard Mikki Osei Berko and Mustapha Hamidi, remain at large.
8 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 5 May

Police arrest 11 suspects in Adambrobe chieftaincy dispute arms case
Police in Aburi District arrested 11 suspects for alleged unlawful possession of arms and ammunition connected to the Adambrobe chieftaincy dispute, recovering five pump-action rifles, 23 live cartridges, a taser, and other items. The suspects, including farmers, a vulcanizer, a taxi driver, and private security men, remain in custody assisting investigations.
5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ten arrested for illegal arms in Adambrobe chieftaincy dispute
The Eastern Regional Police Command arrested ten persons on May 3 and 4 for allegedly possessing firearms and ammunition without authority in connection with an ongoing chieftaincy dispute at Adambrobe in the Aburi area. Police recovered five pump-action rifles, twenty-three live cartridges, one taser, and other items during the operation.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →