Also known as: Deputy Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo · Superintendent Godwin Ahianyo · Supt. Godwin Ahianyo
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Joy Online
… In a statement signed by the Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, the suspects were identified as Abdul Karim Ramadan, 20; Wisdom Pakindam Jatuat, 38; Razak Issahaku, 37; Abdul Rahman Yakubu, 45; I …
Police arrest 6 over alleged sale of unregistered drugs in KumasiJoy Online
… According to a police statement signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Godwin Ahianyo, the operations targeted locations identified through intelligence gathering as centres for the distribution and sale of narcotic substances. …
Police arrest 13 suspected drug peddlers in Kumasi anti-narcotics crackdownJoy Online
… A statement released on Monday, May 11 and signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Headquarters, explained that a search conducted at the officer’s residences led to the retrieval of a Bruni Mod. …
Police inspector interdicted, remanded over alleged robbery attack on MoMo vendorJoy Online
… A press statement signed and issued by Deputy Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo confirmed the incident. …
Police arrest suspect over murder of indian national in KumasiThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →