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Police Headquarters

Also known as: Police Headquarters Operations Unit

Police Headquarters — Ghana Police Service facility in Accra hosting court proceedings, operational units, and site of infrastructure theft incidents.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Corporal Koranteng, 34, was stationed at the Traffic Management Enforcement Unit at the Police Headquarters in Accra.

    ‘Who did this to you and what was your crime?’ – Father grieves over late Ivan Baidoo
  3. Joy Online

    IGP meets traditional leaders Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police Patrick Tetteh Yohunu has arrived in Gindabour with personnel from Police Headquarters.

    43 suspects arraigned over killing of police officer at Gindabour
  4. August 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Charles Seddoh was sentenced by the Circuit Court, housed at the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Police Headquarters, after he was found guilty on five counts of defilement and incest.

    Mason jailed 35 years for defiling two daughters
  6. Daily Guide

    They included the Greater Accra MTTD Commander, DCOP Alexander Wowolo; ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, in charge of Research, Planning, Education and Training at the Police Headquarters; DSP Oppong Kyekyeku, National MTTD Staff Officer; as well as other officers, non-commissioned offi

    Police Clamp Down On Siren, Strobe Light Abuse
  7. Daily Guide

    Cantonments City is Accra’s most sought-after address, and Globe Tower sits within minutes of the seat of government at Jubilee House, the Police Headquarters, the United Nations offices, and the American, Korean and Chinese embassies.

    Globe Tower – A New Landmark Rises In Cantonments City
  8. Joy Online

    The emotional moment unfolded at a meeting between religious leaders and the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, at the Police Headquarters in Accra on Friday, August 14.

    The handshake for peace: Chief Imam unites men at centre of religious controversy
  9. Daily Guide

    We have taken notice of a statement originating from the Interior Ministry about an assault that took place within the Police Headquarters on Wednesday, and the condemnation of the offence.

    Tolerance’s Nosedive Plunge
  10. Joy Online

    Cantonments City is Accra’s most sought-after address, and Globe Tower sits within minutes of the seat of government at Jubilee House, the Police Headquarters, the United Nations offices, and the American, Korean and Chinese embassies.

    Globe Tower – A new landmark rises in Cantonments City
  11. Joy Online

    He reaffirmed the Ghana Police Service’s commitment to protecting lives and property, urged residents to remain law-abiding, and disclosed that the Regional Police Command was working closely with the Police Headquarters in Accra to facilitate the reopening of the Kwame-Danso Pol

    Bono East Police shut Kwame-Danso station after attack on officers during court escort
  12. The Chronicle

    A highly placed source at the Police Headquarters intimated to The Chronicle that at least, three persons including a Dutch national have been arrested to assist with investigation.

    Breaking news: Police Seize 866 Suspected Parcels of Cocaine in Tema
Society

Father grieves son's death, alleges police officer murdered him

The News

The father of 20-year-old Ivan Apprey Baidoo, a law student, has broken his silence at his son's burial service, saying Ivan did not simply die but was murdered by a police officer. According to the account, Ivan left home on August 27 to play football at East Legon Astroturf Park; during a pursuit toward the motorway, an officer allegedly hit or kicked the rear of his bike, causing Ivan to sustain fatal injuries including head injuries, broken ribs, and internal bleeding.

19 September 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 19 September

  1. Father grieves son's death, alleges police officer murdered him

    The father of 20-year-old Ivan Apprey Baidoo, a law student, has broken his silence at his son's burial service, saying Ivan did not simply die but was murdered by a police officer. According to the account, Ivan left home on August 27 to play football at East Legon Astroturf Park; during a pursuit toward the motorway, an officer allegedly hit or kicked the rear of his bike, causing Ivan to sustain fatal injuries including head injuries, broken ribs, and internal bleeding.

    19 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 18 September

  1. 43 suspects arraigned for killing police officer at Gindabour

    The Savannah Regional Police Command has arraigned 43 suspects before the Buipe Magistrate Court in connection with the killing of General Constable Redeemer Owusu at Gindabour on September 16, during a mob attack. The suspects have been charged with murder and abetment of the murder of a public officer; a separate male suspect arrested with a locally manufactured pistol will face murder and unlawful possession of a firearm charges.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 27 August

  1. Mason sentenced to 35 years for defiling two daughters

    Charles Seddoh, a 35-year-old mason, has been jailed for 35 years by a Circuit Court in Accra after being found guilty on five counts of defilement and incest involving his two daughters. The court ordered that the victims receive psychological therapy and be placed in a shelter.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana Police intercepts 1,991 vehicles for illegal sirens, strobe lights

    The Ghana Police Service's Motor Traffic and Transport Department has intercepted 1,991 vehicles in Kumasi Metropolis since July 3, 2026, for unauthorised use of sirens (97 vehicles) and illegal use of strobe lights (1,830 vehicles) as part of an enforcement crackdown on traffic violations.

    27 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Globe Tower office development now leasing in Accra

    Globe Tower, a new Grade A office building in Cantonments City, is now leasing space and scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2027. Designed by Magna 5 Group, the thirteen-storey tower features a signature third-floor restaurant and a central atrium with a suspended globe.

    19 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 14 August

  1. Chief Imam orchestrates reconciliation among figures in religious controversy

    The National Chief Imam brought together three men at the centre of Ghana's recent religious controversy—including a pastor allegedly assaulted and the Muslim man accused of striking him—in a symbolic handshake at Police Headquarters on Friday, August 14, signalling a call for peace and dialogue to prevent wider religious tensions.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Editorial warns of rising intolerance, selective law enforcement

    Daily Guide editorial expresses concern over an assault at Police Headquarters involving religious animosity, warning that selective application of the law and unverified claims about the suspect's political connections threaten national harmony and public trust.

    14 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Globe Tower office development opens leasing in Accra

    Globe Tower, a Grade A office development in Cantonments City designed by Magna 5 Group, is now leasing with a signature third-floor restaurant. The thirteen-storey tower is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2027.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. Bono East police close Kwame-Danso station after youth attack officers

    The Kwame-Danso Police Station in Sene West District was temporarily shut after irate youth attacked police officers and judicial service personnel during a suspect's court escort on August 5, 2026. The Regional Police Commander called the incident unfortunate and appealed to residents to support police efforts to maintain peace.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Police seize 866 suspected cocaine parcels in Tema port

    Police in Tema intercepted 866 parcels of substances suspected to be cocaine hidden among sacks of gari and konkonte on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Three persons including a Dutch national were arrested, and the substances are pending forensic examination.

    6 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Police arrest six armed men for robbing businessman

    Police in Kintampo arrested six armed men who robbed a businessman of GHC 300,000. According to interrogations, the Kia Rhino truck driver arranged with gangsters to attack and rob his employer, who was carrying the money to buy cattle.

    22 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 9 July

  1. Mamprobi Hospital baby theft case management conference set for July

    The Gender-Based Violence Court at the Police Headquarters has scheduled July 16 for a Case Management Conference in the alleged Mamprobi Hospital baby theft case involving Latifa Salifu, a 33-year-old trader charged with child stealing. The conference will determine the date for trial commencement in a case that stemmed from an alleged newborn theft from the hospital in February 2026.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Police intercept 188 vehicles in Ashanti Region traffic operation

    The Ghana Police Service intercepted 188 vehicles in the Ashanti Region for various road traffic offences, including unlawful use of sirens, horns, strobe lights, and illegal use of road shoulders. The operation, conducted at Airport Roundabout and Santasi Roundabout in Kumasi, resulted in confiscation of unauthorised devices and aims to promote road safety and compliance with traffic laws.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 21 June

  1. Police arrest six guards in Sarah Adwoa Safo shooting incident

    Ghana Police Service has arrested six private security guards in connection with a shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo at Kwabenya. A search retrieved five pump-action guns and a loaded Taurus pistol; investigations indicate armed security personnel at a residence allegedly discharged firearms when Ms. Safo requested entry but was denied access, injuring her and damaging her vehicle.

    21 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 11 June

  1. Court grants prosecution final chance to file disclosures in baby theft case

    The Gender-Based Violence Court at the Police Headquarters in Accra has given the prosecution a final opportunity to file disclosure documents in the Mamprobi Hospital baby theft case after delays in obtaining witness signatures. The case, involving 33-year-old trader Latifa Salifu charged with child stealing, has been adjourned to July 8, 2026.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Theft of traffic light components undermining road safety nationwide

    Ghana's Roads Minister Governs Agbodza told Parliament that traffic light components are being stolen across the country, including from installations at Police Headquarters, with more than 60 percent of Ghana's approximately 415 traffic lights still operational despite theft and reckless-driving damage.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Actor Jeffrey Nortey stages live storytelling show June 12

    Actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey will present '3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey', a live storytelling experience exploring his personal and creative journey, on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the National Theatre, Accra. Nortey has been conducting promotional visits to senior government and media figures to build momentum for the event.

    2 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 4 May

  1. Police chief investigates unsanctioned operation at Shai Hills

    The Director General of Police Operations is investigating a confrontation between two Police teams at Shai Hills in the Greater Accra Region on Saturday, when an unsanctioned squad from Police Headquarters Operations Unit confronted Tema officers providing land security for a developer. COP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe has opened an investigation to establish how the unauthorized team was mobilized and who authorized the movement.

    4 May 2026 · The Chronicle

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