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His Royal Majesty, Ya-Na Mahama Abubakari Gariba II, has pledged his unwavering support for Governmentโs efforts to maintain peace and security in the Northern Region and across the country.
During a courtesy call by the Interior Minister, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi, the Overlord of Dagbon called on all stakeholders to use legal and appropriate means to resolve misunderstandings and promote harmony.
The Overlord assured the Minister of his commitment to collaboration and urged him to continue his engagements with stakeholders to promote peace and security.
In his remarks, Hon. Muntaka reiterated the Government’s dedication to working hand-in-hand with traditional authorities to address security challenges and promote development.
The Minister emphasised the vital role of traditional leaders in fostering peace and security, emphasizing their influence in community cohesion. He assured Ya-Na of the Ministryโs commitment to collaborating with the palace to maintain peace and security in the region.
The courtesy call marks a step towards strengthening ties between Government and traditional authority with both sides committed to fostering peace and security in the Northern Region.
The Interior Minister, the Regional Minister and his entourage also visited Zabzugu to encourage police officers recently deployed to the area to maintain law and order amid ongoing disputes. Muntaka Mubarak assured the officers that they would be rotated every three months.
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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.
