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Joy Online
… The unions also said PUWU had formally notified the Inspector General of Police of its intention to organise the demonstration. …
ECG workers hit the streets over PSP, set Sept. 29 for nationwide demoJoy Online
… The press statement was copied to the Inspector General of Police, the Minister for the Interior, the Savannah Regional Minister, the National Peace Council and the media.
Sawla youth condemn killings and vandalism in Gindabour, demand probe and compensationThe Ghanaian Times
… Following the incident, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) deployed a team of investigators and intelligence officers to assist with investigations and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice. …
36 suspects arrested over lynching of police officer at GindabourJoy Online
… We are calling on the Inspector General of Police to intervene. We are calling on all well-meaning Ghanaians to help us find Salomey,” he said. …
The Ghana Jollof arrest: Mystery surrounds midnight detention of Techiman motherJoy Online
The Gomoa Ajumako and Gomoa Assin Traditional Areas have called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the National Security to, as a matter of urgency, close the New Winneba North Police Station within a week. …
Gomoa chiefs give IGP, National Security one week to close New Winneba North Police StationDaily Guide
… Aniagyei expressed deep appreciation to Fidelity Bank on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, commending the bank for its consistency and for standing with the service over so many years. …
Fidelity Bank Hands Over Renovated Auditorium To PoliceDaily Guide
… Ghana remains safe and peaceful because of your diligence, dedication, and the exemplary leadership of the Inspector General of Police. …
Interior Minister Bans Social Media For PoliceDaily Guide
… The Ministry, in a strongly-worded statement, has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to probe the incident to establish how a civilian accessed the victim of the assault while he was in custody. …
Interior Ministry Reacts To ‘Assault At Police Hq’Joy Online
… A special investigative task force established by the Inspector General of Police identified 12 key cases of violence associated with the 2020 and 2024 general elections, which claimed 15 lives and left more than 40 people injured across seven regions. …
CDD-Ghana calls for investigations into unresolved 2020 and 2024 election violence casesJoy Online
The Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, has assured the people of Wechiau that the Inspector General of Police has ordered a transparent investigation into the death of youth leader, Abu Tijani alias ‘Master One’. …
Police promise transparent probe into Wechiau youth leader’s death as chief calls for calm in Upper WestThe Senior Staff Union and Junior Staff Union of the Electricity Company of Ghana have announced a nationwide demonstration against the proposed Private Sector Participation in the company, scheduled for September 29, 2026, with workers assembling at regional ECG offices and presenting a petition to President John Mahama and regional ministers.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Senior Staff Union and Junior Staff Union of the Electricity Company of Ghana have announced a nationwide demonstration against the proposed Private Sector Participation in the company, scheduled for September 29, 2026, with workers assembling at regional ECG offices and presenting a petition to President John Mahama and regional ministers.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Sawla Youth Network has condemned killings and property vandalism at Gindabour in the Kong Traditional Area, calling for an independent government probe and victim compensation. The unrest began after a teacher, Abu Seidu, died following an encounter with police officers on patrol, sparking community outrage that led to retaliatory violence.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 36 suspects following the death of General Constable Redeemer Owusu, who was attacked and lynched by a mob at Gindabour in the Savannah Region after a motorbike rider they were transporting to hospital died en route.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A 40-year-old woman, Salomey Baffoe, was arrested at her home in Hansua, Techiman Municipality on September 13, 2025 between 11 p.m. and midnight by individuals claiming to be National Security operatives, according to her family. The family alleges she is being wrongly linked to the anonymous "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account critical of President John Mahama, but the Bono East Regional Police Command and Regional National Security operatives deny knowledge of the arrest, and her whereabouts remain unknown.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chiefs of the Gomoa Ajumako and Gomoa Assin Traditional Areas have called on the Inspector General of Police and National Security to close the New Winneba North Police Station within a week, alleging police involvement in a clash that killed three people and injured 23. They also seek clear boundary demarcation between Gomoa Central District and Effutu Municipality to resolve an ongoing land dispute.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Fidelity Bank has completed a full renovation of the Multipurpose Auditorium at the Police Public Safety Training School in Pwalugu, as part of a decade-long partnership with the Ghana Police Service that has also included a mechanised borehole, kitchen upgrades, and equipment.
25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has warned Ghana Police Service personnel to stop creating content on TikTok and other social media platforms while on duty, citing concerns that such videos undermine the service's integrity and professionalism. He also directed service commanders to prevent unauthorised recording and sharing of content involving recruits in training.
24 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Interior Ministry has condemned an incident at the Police Headquarters in which a suspect in custody was slapped by a civilian, and directed the Inspector General of Police to investigate how the civilian gained access. The Ministry also condemned incendiary religious statements that preceded the assault, emphasizing that no religious allegation justifies violence and that suspects in police custody are protected by the state.
14 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development has called for investigations into unresolved electoral violence cases from the 2020 and 2024 general elections, arguing that lasting peace requires justice for victims and accountability for perpetrators. A CDD-Ghana official warned that without investigation and accountability, affected families risk retaliation during future election periods.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Regional Police Commander assured the people of Wechiau that the Inspector General of Police has ordered a transparent investigation into the death of youth leader Abu Tijani, with the Police Professional Standards Bureau tasked to investigate the circumstances of the incident. The commander appealed for calm and restraint, disclosed that an autopsy had been performed, and revealed that three police officers sustained injuries during the incident.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Bagbin has directed MPs and Parliamentary staff to comply with a Cabinet directive requiring written authorization from the Interior Minister before using sirens or police escort services. The Ghana Police Service has been mandated to remove unauthorised sirens and discontinue unauthorised police escort services, with legal action where necessary.
21 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 →
Chief Supt Kwadwo Oppong (Rtd) died on 1st February 2026 at Police Hospital. His funeral rites are scheduled for Saturday 4th July 2026 in Asante Akyem Kyekyebiase.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has stated that displaying firearms without prior approval from the Inspector General of Police violates Ghana's laws, citing the National Redemption Council Decree (NRCD 9) which regulates firearms in the country.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's firearms laws prohibit private security companies from issuing firearms to their personnel for self-protection, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons clarified. While individuals may legally register firearms for personal protection, organisations seeking to protect property must ensure weapons remain under strict control and are not given to security personnel to take home.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Onion traders at Gomoa Dominase Market in the Central Region are calling on the Inspector General of Police and President John Mahama to establish a police station after an armed robbery left a mobile money vendor dead and another critically injured. The traders say this is the fourth robbery attack at the market and the lack of nearby security has made the market vulnerable, driving away customers and harming business.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A High Court in Accra ruled that Ghana Police Service unlawfully violated the constitutional rights of three citizens—including two broadcast journalists—during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration in September 2023, ordering the Inspector General of Police to pay GH₵150,000 in damages and issue a formal apology. Justice Nana Brew found the police conduct "unprofessional" and determined that the arrest and detention breached rights to personal liberty, human dignity, freedom of assembly, and media independence.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Minister disclosed that the government has deployed armoured buses rebranded as commercial vehicles (STC, VIP, OA coaches) to track and arrest highway robbers on major roads, with operations already resulting in several arrests. The Roads and Highways Minister linked poor road conditions to highway robbery and flagged delays in road projects under the government's Big Push programme.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized the remand of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) and other opposition members, calling it a "profound constitutional wrong" and describing the arrest and prosecution for public speech as political persecution rather than justice.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has accused President John Dramani Mahama of resurrecting Ghana's abolished criminal libel regime through the prosecution of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), who was arraigned on charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news stemming from a social media video criticising a Circuit Court judge. Afenyo-Markin described the arrest and prosecution as unconstitutional, a threat to free speech and democracy, and "state-sponsored political persecution."
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
A High Court judgment found the Ghana Police Service liable for violating the rights of journalists and demonstrators during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest. The lawyer for the plaintiffs said his clients are satisfied with the ruling, which includes a formal apology from the police and marks a broader victory for press freedom and constitutional rights protection in Ghana, though the clients had hoped for higher compensation.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Court ruled that the Ghana Police Service violated the constitutional rights of journalists and demonstrators during the September 2023 #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest, awarding applicant Bridget Otoo and two others GH¢100,000 in compensatory damages, GH¢50,000 in general damages, and GH¢30,000 in legal costs. Lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini, representing the applicants, said the damages are not punitive enough despite calling the ruling an important victory for press freedom.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The High Court's Human Rights Division ruled that the Ghana Police Service violated the fundamental rights of journalist Bridget Otoo and two other applicants during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration in September 2023, finding officers committed physical abuse, unlawful detention, and interference with their work.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Court ruled that the Ghana Police Service violated the constitutional rights of journalist Bridget Otoo and two other applicants during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest in September 2023, finding officers engaged in physical assault, unlawful detention, and interference with journalistic activity. The court awarded the applicants compensatory damages of GH¢100,000, general damages of GH¢50,000, and legal costs of GH¢30,000.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has appealed to the Supreme Court against the Court of Appeal's January 22, 2026 verdict that ordered the promotion of 40 aggrieved Chief Inspectors with consequential financial benefits. The Police Service argues the Court of Appeal erred by ordering promotions under the lapsed 2021 Amnesty Programme instead of requiring compliance with established promotion procedures under the Police Service Regulations, 2012.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →