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Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Ghana Police Service

Also known as: the Ghana Police Service · the Police Service · Cybercrime Unit of the Ghana Police Service · the Police · Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Ghana Police Service · Ghana Police Service CID/Interpol

Law enforcement agency conducting intelligence-led operations against organized crime, robbery syndicates, and illegal weapons trafficking across Ghana.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Ghana Police Service has brought under control a violent incident in New Winneba, following an attack by an estimated 300-member mob that left at least three people dead and about 15 others injured.

    IGP deploys reinforcement team to contain violence in New Winneba shooting incident
  3. Joy Online

    In a statement signed by Chief Inspector Abdul-Rahman Sumaila, the Upper East Regional Public Relations Officer, the Ghana Police Service said the victim, Akolbila Blessing, was a tricycle rider who allegedly failed to make sales to the owner of the tricycle, identified as Mpika.

    Police arrest 6 for allegedly killing tricycle rider over failure to make sales
  4. Joy Online

    ugh institutions including the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), is making efforts to promote its ports and transit corridors to neighbouring countries to boost trade and economic growth,” a statement issued by the Ghana Police Service

    IGP summons Volta Police Commander over alleged extortion of traders on Aflao–Accra route
  5. Joy Online

    The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), in collaboration with the Northern Command of the Ghana Army and the Ghana Police Service, have arrested 10 suspected illegal miners during an anti-illegal mining operation at Kpali, near Gbinyiri in the Sawla-Tuna

    NAIMOS arrest 10 illegal miners, seize equipment
  6. August 2026
  7. Joy Online

    Collaboration with cybersecurity and law-enforcement authorities TrustGH is a licensed platform and works closely with the Cybersecurity Authority and the Cyber Crime Unit of the Ghana Police Service to combat scam activity and support investigations involving reported numbers.

    TrustGH records more than 6,000 ‘scam’ numbers as TikTok emerges a major fraud channel in Accra, Ghana
  8. Joy Online

    The bank also donated office furniture to the Ghana Police Service’s Central Motor Traffic and Transport Department and supported the Kwahu Business Forum, the Africa Artificial Intelligence Conference and women-focused programmes.

    CBG’s assets rise to GH¢17.86bn as deposits, revenue and equity grow in 2025 – SIGA Report
  9. Joy Online

    Challenging Heights has rescued twenty-five (25) trafficked children, aged between six and fourteen years, from forced labour on Lake Volta in a weekend operation conducted in collaboration with the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Ghana Police Service and the Department of Soc

    Challenging Heights rescues 25 trafficked children from Lake Volta in weekend operation
  10. Joy Online

    He cited the National Commission for Civic Education (NACOC), the Ghana Immigration Service, the Ghana Police Service and other state agencies as institutions with which the Attorney-General’s Office works.

    Deputy AG rejects OSP claim of collaboration snub, says allegation is false
  11. Joy Online

    The letter currently being circulated under the title “Notice of Intention to Sue”, purportedly addressed to the Ghana Police Service, did not originate from the official office of ASWAJ and should be disregarded.

    ASWAJ reaffirms Sheikh Mohammad Kamil as First National Deputy Imam, urges constitutional compliance
  12. Joy Online

    Ten suspected illegal miners have been arrested during a joint operation by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), the Ghana Army’s Northern Command and the Ghana Police Service at Kpali, near Gbinyiri, in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah R

    10 arrested in illegal mining operations at Kpali

Today

  1. Ghana Police launches automated traffic enforcement from October 2026

    The Ghana Police Service will implement TRAFFITECH-GH, an automated traffic law enforcement programme using cameras and Personal Data Assistant devices to detect offences and issue Electronic Notices of Violation by SMS, aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic casualties.

    4 hours ago · The Chronicle

  2. Ghana Police to launch TRAFFITECH-GH automated traffic enforcement October 1

    Ghana Police Service will fully implement its automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, from October 1, 2026, using cameras and PDA devices to detect offences and issue electronic notices via SMS to violators.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. 47 Nigerian nationals rescued from trafficking in Goaso mining communities

    Police rescued 47 Nigerian nationals and arrested five suspected traffickers during an anti-trafficking operation in Goaso's mining communities in late August and early September 2026. At least 26 have been confirmed as trafficking victims; 16 are believed to be aged 15–18, and operations also uncovered evidence that Ghanaian young women are being recruited for sexual exploitation.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. Ghana Police commends Kpando MCE for police headquarters rehabilitation

    The Ghana Police Service has commended Kpando Municipal Chief Executive Killian Donkor for rehabilitating and handing over the Kpando Police District Headquarters. The MCE pledged to construct additional police stations to expand police presence and improve security coverage across the municipality.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online

  5. Government revises border security meeting invitations after MP criticism

    The government has adjusted the invitation list for a high-level meeting on border security and narcotics after Minority MP Sammi Awuku raised concerns about the absence of sector ministers from the original invitations. Awuku welcomed the adjustment, saying his advocacy was intended to promote accountability and ensure officials with direct political responsibility participate in addressing drug trafficking.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online

  6. Trailer driver remanded over fatal accident in Ashanti Region

    A 49-year-old trailer driver, Clement Ofori, has been remanded into police custody by the Tafo Circuit Court following an accident at Krofrom in which a DAF truck with alleged brake failure crashed into six vehicles, a tricycle and a motorbike, killing a 20-year-old pillion rider and injuring several others.

    7 hours ago · Daily Guide

  7. Police identify officer in law student's motorbike death

    The Ghana Police Service has arrested and interdicted General Corporal Robert Koranteng in connection with the death of Ivan Apprey Baidoo, a 23-year-old second-year law student of Central University, who died following a motorbike crash on the Tema Motorway on August 27, 2026. The arrest follows investigations into a viral video relating to the incident, with the Police's Homicide Unit intensifying inquiries and the Professional Standards Bureau tasked to investigate the officer's conduct.

    9 hours ago · Daily Guide

Yesterday

  1. Police interdict officer over law student's motorbike death

    The Ghana Police Service has arrested and interdicted General Corporal Robert Koranteng following the death of 23-year-old law student Ivan Baidoo, who died in a motorbike incident on the Tema Motorway on August 27, 2026. The Homicide Unit and Police Professional Standards Bureau are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and the officer's conduct.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Mahama convenes meeting on border security and narcotics control

    President John Mahama has scheduled a high-level meeting for September 17 to discuss strengthening Ghana's border security and preventing the trafficking of narcotic drugs and illicit substances through ports, airports, and land borders. The meeting will bring together key institutions to review vulnerabilities, intelligence-sharing arrangements, cargo screening systems, inter-agency coordination, and technology deployment to disrupt narcotics trafficking.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Police rescue man, arrest four in alleged kidnapping syndicate

    The Central North Regional Police Command rescued a 30-year-old man and arrested four suspects, including two teachers and a security guard, following an intelligence-led operation targeting an alleged kidnapping, torture and extortion syndicate. The arrests stemmed from a case initiated in September after one of the suspects alleged she had been defrauded.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana has domestic violence laws, but victims face financial barriers

    Commentary examines Ghana's Domestic Violence Act and related support structures, questioning whether survivors can afford to access the legal protections and services available to them, including DOVVSU, courts, and the One-Stop Centre in Accra.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Police arrest officer in connection with 23-year-old's death

    The Ghana Police Service has arrested and interdicted General Corporal Robert Koranteng following investigations into the death of 23-year-old Ivan Baidoo on the Tema Motorway on August 27, 2026, which became public through a viral video. The Homicide Unit and Police Professional Standards Bureau are conducting investigations to establish full circumstances surrounding the incident.

    14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  6. Ghana and INTERPOL combat transnational organised crime

    Ghana, working with INTERPOL and international law-enforcement partners, has made significant strides in combating transnational organised crime through joint operations that have resulted in arrests, asset recovery, victim rescue, and disruption of cross-border criminal networks. COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the CID, highlighted this progress while commemorating the UN International Day of Police Cooperation on September 7.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 12 September

  1. Police interdict officer over law student death on Tema Motorway

    Ghana Police Service has interdicted General Corporal Robert Koranteng following the death of 23-year-old law student Ivan Baidoo on the Tema Motorway on August 27, 2026. The Homicide Unit and Police Professional Standards Bureau are investigating the circumstances and the officer's conduct.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 11 September

  1. Ghana introduces revised road traffic laws for motorists, taxis, enforcement

    Ghana is rolling out updated road traffic regulations covering commercial motorcycles and tricycles, vehicle licensing, driver requirements, road safety, and digital traffic enforcement. The new framework, the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2025 and Road Traffic Regulations 2026 with 247 regulations, replaces 2012 rules and is being disseminated by the Transport Ministry with the NRSA, DVLA, and police.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NSSTD opposes 70% increase in sand and gravel loading charges

    The National Sand and Stone and Tipper Drivers Association has rejected a proposed 70 per cent increase in sand and gravel loading charges by NASSTTU Sand Winners, calling it unjustified and potentially harmful to truck drivers, customers and the construction industry. The association is urging authorities to suspend and review the increase, and has raised concerns about alleged assault and harassment of its members by NAIMOS officers.

    11 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 10 September

  1. Police arrest Dr. Gyato over Accra Race Course demolition

    The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested Dr. Clemence Gyato in connection with the alleged unlawful demolition of buildings at the Accra Race Course at Borteyman. He remains in police custody as the CID investigates the circumstances of the demolition and persons involved.

    10 September 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Police arrest 15 suspects, recover eight AK-47 rifles in operations

    Ghana's police have arrested 15 suspects across separate intelligence-led operations, including five gun traders, suspects linked to highway robbery on the Accra-Kumasi road, and three over armed robberies in Buipe, Tamale and Mion. Eight AK-47 rifles were retrieved during the operations.

    10 September 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Obuasi SecTech closure leaves newly admitted students uncertain

    Obuasi Senior High Technical School remains closed following August 2026 disturbances linked to allegations against the headmaster, leaving newly placed students uncertain about reporting dates and admission procedures as investigations by police and the Ghana Education Service continue.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Ghana Police records seven major crime-fighting breakthroughs

    The Ghana Police Service has recorded seven major breakthroughs in its fight against violent crime following coordinated intelligence-led operations targeting robbery gangs, murder suspects, and illegal weapons trading. The operations resulted in multiple arrests and the recovery of firearms and ammunition across the country.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Police arrest suspects in Buipe robberies and illegal firearms trading

    Ghana Police have arrested multiple suspects in connection with armed robberies in Buipe, Tamale and Mion, a highway robbery on the Accra-Kumasi road, and illegal firearms trading, recovering weapons and other exhibits following coordinated intelligence-led operations. The Northern Regional Police arrested three suspects allegedly operating with AK-47 assault rifles and a pump-action gun, reportedly responsible for the robbery and murder of a mobile money vendor at Fofulso earlier in 2026.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Amrahia Dairy Farms residents petition Mahama over alleged illegal demolitions

    Land and property owners at Amrahia Dairy Farms have petitioned President John Mahama alleging demolition of their homes and properties without a court order by individuals claiming to act on the authority of the Presidency. The residents presented petitions to the Criminal Investigations Department and the Presidency, appealing for an investigation into the matter.

    9 September 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. Gyasehene breaks ground for Nyamekrom police station

    The Gyasehene of the New Juaben Traditional Area has broken ground for construction of a new police station at Nyamekrom in the Eastern Region, expected to boost security and give the Ghana Police Service a dedicated facility to respond to crime more effectively. The New Juaben South Municipal Assembly pledged support for the project's completion.

    9 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Tricycle rider jailed three months for biting police assistant

    A 24-year-old Pragyia rider has been sentenced to three months in prison by Nkawie Circuit Court for negligently causing harm after biting a Community Police Assistant during arrest in the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred when the rider, found without a license and required documents, resisted directions to the police station and attacked the officer.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Travel agent remanded over GH¢107,000 security recruitment scam

    A travel and tour agent has been remanded into custody for allegedly collecting GH¢107,000 from a civil servant and relatives under the pretext of securing their recruitment into Ghana's security services, including the Ghana Armed Forces, Police Service, Immigration Service, and Revenue Authority. He has been charged with fraud by false pretences and pleaded not guilty.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. 527,932 BECE candidates placed in secondary and TVET institutions

    Ghana has placed 527,932 candidates (87.3% of 604,567 qualified) in Senior High Schools, Senior High Technical Schools, and TVET institutions for the 2026/2027 academic year, with the Deputy Minister noting that although 859,828 vacancies were available, candidates concentrated selections on oversubscribed Category A schools.

    8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. GOC inaugurates planning committee for Tour du Ghana 2026

    The Ghana Olympic Committee has launched a Central Planning Committee chaired by Kobena Mensah Woyome to organise the Tour du Ghana 2026, with members from the GOC, Ghana Cycling Federation, National Sports Authority, and other agencies. The GOC President said the event aims to promote cycling and inspire youth participation in the sport.

    8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  5. Police arrest armed robbery gang targeting gold dealers in Ashanti, Western regions

    Ghana Police arrested five suspected members of an armed robbery gang accused of attacking gold dealers and mining sites across Ashanti and Western regions between August and September 4, 2026; one suspect died during operations, and police recovered three AK-47 assault rifles and ammunition. In a separate operation, Western Regional Police arrested suspects linked to the robbery and murder of a gold buyer at Agona Fie.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Police foil bank robbery; link suspects to earlier customer attacks

    Ghana Police Service linked a suspected robbery syndicate, whose planned attack on banks at Labone in Accra was foiled, to at least two earlier attacks on bank customers in Tema and Achimota. The group had allegedly been under surveillance since April 2026, monitoring customers who withdrew large sums before following and attacking them.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Police investigate woman's death in Volta Region community

    Ghana Police Service has commenced investigations into the death of a woman identified as Enyonam, who was found dead in her backyard at Have Etoe in Afadzato South District, Volta Region, on Sunday afternoon.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

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