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Godwin Ahianyo

Also known as: Deputy Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo · Superintendent Godwin Ahianyo · Supt. Godwin Ahianyo

2026-04-262026-09-13

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  1. August 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Godwin Ahianyo, the operations led to the recovery of pill pouches containing dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances, quantities of Tramaking 225mg and 250mg, Royal 255mg, and Rophynol 100mg, as well as 860 tablets and capsules of Tramadol suspected to be unregistered d

    Seven Arrested in Ashanti Region Drug Swoop
  3. Joy Online

    Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Godwin Ahianyo, Public Relations Officer of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, took participants through the Whistleblower Act, 2006 (Act 720), and the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989).

    NCCE empowers student leaders to champion integrity, accountability
  4. July 2026
  5. The Chronicle

    A press statement signed by the Head of the Ashanti Regional Police Public Affairs Unit, Superintendent Godwin Ahianyo, stated that the occasion marked the formal introduction of the Special Operations Team to His Royal Majesty.

    Otumfuo Commends IGP, Ashanti Police Command For Special Security Operations
  6. Joy Online

    In a statement signed by the Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, Superintendent Godwin Ahianyo, the Police said the operation was launched after receiving credible intelligence that suspected narcotic drugs were being transported in fertiliser

    Police arrest two at Asawase Market over suspected narcotic drugs concealed in fertiliser sacks
  7. Daily Guide

    The police press statement, authored and signed by Superintendent of Police (SP), Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Ashanti Regional Police Public Affairs Unit, confirming the arrests, disclosed that quantities of suspected narcotics and other items were found on the 54 nabbed suspects

    54 Ganja Suspects Busted
  8. Daily Guide

    The police press statement, authored and signed by Superintendent of Police (SP), Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Ashanti Regional Police Public Affairs Unit, confirming the arrests, disclosed that quantities of suspected narcotics and other items were found on the 54 nabbed suspects

    54 Ganja Suspects Busted
  9. Joy Online

    In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 15, and signed by Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, the Service said the operations targeted communities identified as hotspots for the alleged trade in narcoti

    Police arrest 54 suspects and seize large quantity of suspected narcotics in Kumasi crackdown
  10. Daily Guide

    According to Superintendent of Police, Godwin Ahianyo, who is the head of the Ashanti Regional Police Public Affairs Unit, the command consider the case as very serious.

    ‘Pimp’ Cop Under Probe
  11. Daily Guide

    Confirming the arrests in a statement, the Ashanti Regional Police Public Affairs Unit, through DSP Godwin Ahianyo, said the operation formed part of efforts to clamp down on the sale, trafficking and use of illicit drugs in the Mankranso District.

    Four Suspected Drug Peddlers Arrested
  12. The Chronicle

    Deputy Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, Ashanti Regional Police Public Relations Officer, stated in a press release that the operation was carried out by personnel of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Oper

    Police Arrest Six Suspects over alleged sale of unregistered drugs
Society

Police arrest seven in Ashanti drug operations

The News

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

Tuesday 25 August

  1. 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

Wednesday 5 August

  1. 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

  1. 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

Wednesday 22 July

  1. 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

Friday 17 July

  1. Police arrest 54 suspected narcotics dealers in Kumasi operation

    Ghana's Inspector General of Police Special Operations Team arrested 54 suspected narcotics dealers and users—49 males and 5 females, including 11 Malian nationals—in a security operation targeting crime-prone communities in Kumasi. Police recovered quantities of suspected narcotics and other items during the raids.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Police arrest 54 suspects in Kumasi narcotics crackdown

    The Inspector General of Police Special Operations Team arrested 54 suspected narcotics dealers and users, including 11 Malian nationals and five females, in a major intelligence-led operation across multiple communities in Kumasi. Police recovered quantities of suspected narcotics and other items during the raids on crime-prone areas.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 15 July

  1. 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

  1. 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

Thursday 2 July

  1. Police arrest four suspected drug peddlers in Kunsu

    An intelligence-led police operation in Kunsu, Ashanti Region, resulted in the arrest of four suspected drug peddlers on June 26, 2026. The police recovered a locally manufactured pistol, suspected Indian hemp, cocaine, Tramadol, and cash believed to be drug trade proceeds.

    2 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. 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

  1. 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

Thursday 25 June

  1. Police arrest 13 suspected drug peddlers in Kumasi operations

    The Ghana Police Service's Special Operations Team, working with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, arrested 13 suspected drug peddlers and seized large quantities of suspected narcotic substances during intelligence-led operations across Kumasi Metropolis.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. Police inspector arrested, remanded for alleged MoMo vendor robbery

    A police inspector stationed at Asuoyeboah Police Station in Ashanti Region was arrested and interdicted following alleged involvement in a robbery attack on a mobile money vendor in Kumasi. A search of his residences recovered a gas pistol, ammunition, and GH¢9,835 in cash; he was remanded in police custody pending trial on May 29.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. Police arrest suspect in murder of Indian national in Kumasi

    Police have arrested one person in connection with the murder of Indian national Devendra Singh in Kumasi. The victim's body was discovered in the boot of his vehicle at Sabin Akrofuom with multiple stab wounds on April 25.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

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