Law enforcement command in Ghana's Northern Region responsible for investigations into human trafficking, drug trafficking, murder, and armed crime in Tamale and surrounding areas.
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… The Northern Regional Police Command has indicated that the conviction and seven-year custodial sentence imposed on the convict demonstrate the importance of intelligence-led operations, thorough investigations and effective prosecution in combating human trafficking, stressing t …
Woman Jailed 7 Years For Human Trafficking In YendiJoy Online
… The Northern Regional Police Command said Yussif and her 22-year-old sister, Precious Clement, were arrested at Yendi on August 17, 2026, over their alleged involvement in the operation. …
Nigerian woman jailed seven years for human trafficking in TamaleThe Ghanaian Times
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested four suspects and seized 142 parcels of suspected Indian hemp in an operation during which officers rejected a GH¢50,000 bribe allegedly offered by the suspects. …
Police arrest four, seize 142 parcels of suspected Indian hempJoy Online
… The engagement, which took place on Tuesday evening, brought together investigators, the Northern Regional Police Command and the Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service. …
Investigators meet family, community over deaths of 3 children found in car trunkThe Ghanaian Times
The Northern Regional Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of three children whose bodies were discovered in the boot of a vehicle at Koblimahagu in the Tamale Metropolis. …
Police investigate death of three children at Koblimahagu, IGP deploys special teamJoy Online
… Homicide investigators and intelligence officers have also been dispatched to assist the Northern Regional Police Command. …
Deaths of three children in Tamale vehicle now being treated as murder – PoliceJoy Online
… The Inspector-General of Police has also deployed a special investigative team to Tamale to support the Northern Regional Police Command. …
Tamale Child Deaths: Vehicle owner arrested as IGP deploys homicide teamJoy Online
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers in connection with the abduction of Ayuba Sumiya Mawudu, alias Haruna, at Dobini Bunban near Yendi in the Northern Region. …
Police arrest three over GH¢100,000 ransom demand in Yendi kidnapping caseJoy Online
… The Northern Regional Police Command says the incident occurred on Thursday, September 24, 2026, when the victim allegedly went to a farm with the suspect, where he allegedly had sexual intercourse with her. …
Man jailed 10 years for defiling 11-year-old girl at KpandaiThe Ghanaian Times
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested five people during an operation at the Aboabo scraps area in Tamale, where two pistols, ammunition, suspected narcotics and cash were recovered. …
Five arrested as police recover guns and suspected drugs in TamaleA Gender-Based Violence Court in Tamale has sentenced 24-year-old Mariam Yussif, a Nigerian, to seven years' imprisonment with hard labour for human trafficking. She was convicted of recruiting and moving victims from Nigeria to Ghana for sexual exploitation; her sister was released with no case established against her, and the two victims have been repatriated to Nigeria.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
A Gender-Based Violence Court in Tamale has sentenced 24-year-old Mariam Yussif, a Nigerian, to seven years' imprisonment with hard labour for human trafficking. She was convicted of recruiting and moving victims from Nigeria to Ghana for sexual exploitation; her sister was released with no case established against her, and the two victims have been repatriated to Nigeria.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
A 24-year-old Nigerian woman, Mariam Yussif, has been sentenced to seven years' imprisonment with hard labour for human trafficking after conviction at the Gender-Based Violence Court in Tamale. She was found guilty of recruiting and moving victims from Nigeria to Ghana for sexual exploitation; her sister was released due to insufficient evidence, and the two victims have been repatriated and reunited with their families.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Northern Regional Police Command arrested four suspects and seized 142 parcels of suspected Indian hemp being transported from Bimbilla to Tamale. The suspects allegedly offered the arresting officers GH¢50,000 as a bribe, which was rejected.
20 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Investigators, police, and Ghana Immigration Service officials met with family and community members in Tamale to probe the deaths of three children found in a vehicle boot at Koblimahagu Zoo on October 5. Preliminary autopsy findings indicated the children did not die of natural causes, prompting a murder investigation.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigators have met with family and community members in connection with the deaths of three children found in the trunk of a vehicle belonging to an immigration officer. Police have reclassified the case as murder after an autopsy revealed the children did not die of natural causes, and the Inspector-General of Police has deployed homicide investigators and forensic experts to support the investigation.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Regional Police Command is investigating the death of three children aged 3, 5, and 7 whose bodies were discovered in the boot of a vehicle at Koblimahagu in Tamale on October 5. A Ghana Immigration Service personnel whose vehicle was involved has been arrested and is being taken to Accra for questioning.
6 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Police in the Northern Region are treating the deaths of three children found in a vehicle trunk as a murder case after preliminary autopsy findings indicated they did not die of natural causes. The children—aged 3, 5, and 7—were discovered in the boot of a black Hyundai Tucson at Koblimahagu Zoo on Monday morning; a toxicological examination is pending to establish the full circumstances.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The owner of a vehicle in which three children's bodies were found in Tamale has been arrested and transported to Accra for police questioning. The Inspector-General of Police has deployed a homicide team to support the Northern Regional Police Command's investigation into the deaths of the three children, identified as Dauda Abdul Aziz (3), Saani Alsharaf (5), and Dauda Fadilan (7), whose bodies were discovered in the boot of a black Hyundai Tucson at Koblimahagu Zoo.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Regional Police Command arrested three suspects—Mahumudu Abdulai, Ganiu Sumaila, and Abdulai Salam—in connection with the abduction of Ayuba Sumiya Mawudu on September 25 near Yendi. The kidnappers demanded GH¢100,000 for his release, but the victim escaped and was identified all three suspects to police.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A 37-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment after pleading guilty to defiling an 11-year-old girl at Digangan in the Kpandai District. The victim sustained injuries requiring treatment at Tamale Teaching Hospital and is responding to care.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Regional Police Command arrested five people during a Monday operation in Tamale's Aboabo scraps area, recovering two pistols, ammunition, suspected narcotics including Indian hemp and Rohypnol, cash totalling GH¢20,705, and three motorbikes. The suspects and exhibits were handed over to the Regional Drug Law Enforcement Unit.
22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Northern Regional Police Command arrested five people and seized two pistols, ammunition, suspected narcotics and other items during an operation at Tamale Aboabo Scrap Area on September 21, 2026. The suspects are alleged to have been involved in drug-related activities, with one identified as a dealer and another as the owner of the scrap business harbouring drug peddlers.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects, Majejiba Magne (25) and Haruna Nlegle (34), in connection with the shooting death of Yidani's enskinned chief Naa Ntimla Nwenisim and his son Ntimla Bilaga on August 14, 2026. The two were shot in their residence by armed men; post-mortem findings confirmed death from multiple shotgun injuries.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Northern Regional Police Command arrested 27-year-old Abdulai Mohammed Saani in Kumbungu on Thursday, August 20, over a provocative TikTok video about the death of the late Mion Lana, Abukari Mahama. Police say investigations are ongoing to determine how the video was produced and shared, and whether others were involved.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Two female bodies believed to be Benin nationals were found in a room at Cab Hospitality Hotel in Tamale's Gbewa Residential Area. Police have commenced investigations with assistance from a special team deployed by the Inspector-General of Police, and the bodies have been sent to Tamale Teaching Hospital Mortuary for post-mortem examination.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Police launched investigations after discovering the bodies of two women, believed to be Beninese nationals, in a Cab Hospitality Hotel room in Tamale on August 3. The Inspector-General of Police deployed a special team to support the probe, and the bodies have been taken for post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Regional Police Command is investigating the deaths of two women believed to be nationals of Benin, whose bodies were found in a Cab Hospitality Hotel room in Tamale on August 3. The bodies have been taken to the Tamale Teaching Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examination, and the Inspector-General of Police has deployed a special investigation team to assist.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Regional Police Command arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered 170 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp during an intelligence-led operation at Katariga in the Tamale Metropolis. The suspects are in custody pending arraignment.
29 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Northern Regional Police Command arrested two men and recovered 170 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp following an intelligence-led operation in Tamale on 27 July. The recovered items have been handed to the Regional Drugs Law Enforcement Unit for forensic processing and laboratory analysis.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Northern Regional Police Command arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered 170 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp in an intelligence-led operation at Katariga in the Tamale Metropolis on July 27, 2026. The suspects are in custody assisting with investigations and are expected to be brought before court.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Northern Regional Police Command arrested two Nigerian nationals, Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, on July 11 in connection with the murder of 36-year-old Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze, whose body was found in his bedroom at Sanzirigu with a deep forehead wound and a towel in his mouth; the suspects were apprehended at Tatale while allegedly attempting to escape to Togo.
13 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Northern Regional Police arrested two Nigerian nationals, Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, at the Ghana-Togo border in connection with the alleged murder of 36-year-old Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze, whose body was found in his Sanzirigu residence with a deep forehead wound and towel in mouth. Police said the suspects allegedly confessed during interrogation to conspiring to kill the deceased following a dispute over proceeds from alleged internet fraud.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP's Savannah Regional leadership has demanded the Ghana Police Service arrest and prosecute Fuseini Sorku over the alleged assault of social media activist Yussif Abdul-Hakim in Tamale on June 6, 2026. The party alleged the attack was carried out by an NDC supporter and warned of a growing culture of political violence in the region.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Four men — Haruna Seidu, Osman Sambo, Amadu Aminu and Hoyeefe Amadu — have been convicted and sentenced to eight years' imprisonment with hard labour by Tamale High Court Two for conspiracy to kidnap, kidnapping, causing harm and threat of death. They abducted a man at Wapuli and demanded ransom; police arrested them while they were sharing the GH¢90,000 ransom money, and the court ordered GH¢70,010 of recovered ransom to be returned to the complainant's brother.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Police in the Northern Region arrested Abdullai Abdul Wadu in connection with the circulation of an intimate video of a woman in her early 20s online. The suspect was taken into custody at the Northern Regional Police Command and is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police Service in the Northern Region is providing shelter and support for a 20-year-old woman whose intimate images were circulated online following an alleged assault and blackmail incident in Tamale. The victim alleges the images were released after one of the alleged assailants failed to blackmail her into having sex.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →