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Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has paid visits to the Northern Regional Police Headquarters and the Tamale Central Prison as part of his tour of the Northern Region.
The Minister’s visit aimed to boost the morale of security personnel and understand the challenges faced by inmates in theΒ region.
During his visit to the Regional Police Headquarters, the Minister commended the officers for their dedication to maintaining peace and security in the region.
He engaged in discussions about ongoing efforts to strengthen community policing and address local security challenges.
The Minister also assured the officers of Governmentβs commitment to providing resources and training to enhance their operational effectiveness.
At Tamale Central Prison, Hon. Muntaka met with inmates and officers, emphasising the need for various agricultural and industrial projects to improve the feeding conditions of inmates as well as skills acquisition for the inmates.
He listened to concerns raised by inmates and discussed initiatives aimed at improving prison conditions and supporting post-release opportunities.
The Minister reiterated Governmentβs focus on humane treatment and reformation within the correctional system, as well as various challenges faced by the Ghana Prisons Service, including overcrowding and inadequate resources.
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Upper West Regional Police Command secures conviction against notorious robbers
The Upper West Regional Police Command is pleased to announce the conviction and sentencing of Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, 34 (Driver Mate) and Abdulai Kipo, 36 (Butcher), for their involvement in conspiracy to commit crimes to wit robbery and robbery.
The duo were found guilty and sentenced to 28 and 18 years imprisonment in Hard Labour, respectively.
The accused persons were implicated in a series of robberies across the Napogbakole, Danko, SSNIT, and Konta areas of the Wa Municipality.
Their arrest and conviction were made possible through intelligence-led investigations and meticulous gathering of evidence by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
The conviction and sentencing were carried out at the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo.
The court’s verdict underscores the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and safety in the region.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirms its determination to make the region safe for peaceful coexistence and will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and protect its residents.
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Police arrest two suspects for possession of suspected narcotic substance at Ayi Mensah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects for possession of eleven (11) large compressed sacks of a substance suspected to be narcotics at Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were arrested by a team from the National Operations Department (NOD) on June 7, 2025 during routine patrols. The suspects were onboard a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when a search uncovered the suspected narcotic substance concealed in the vehicle.
The vehicle and the suspected substances have been impounded and are currently secured at the Joint Operations Centre for evidential purposes.
Both suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest one Martey, named by the suspects as the intended recipient of the consignment.
