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2 robbers jailed 12 years
Two suspected robbers, Sameed Issa, and Ivor Constance Kwahie, were last Friday, sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by the Fiapre Circuit Court in the Bono Region.
A statement from the Police said the two convicts were arrested through a police-public collaboration on Monday, October 11, 2021 when they robbed their victim of three iPhones, a wristwatch, a car key and GH₵ 350.00 at gunpoint
In a related development, the statement said on Thursday, October 14, some unknown men allegedly kidnapped Tahidu Adam, 38, at Dakpen, in the Northern Region.
It said the victim was later rescued by the members of the community, who also led the police to arrest Inusah Abdulai and Amadu Ahmed.
One locally manufactured pistol and five live AAA cartridges were retrieved from them, the statement said.
It expressed gratitude to the leaders and people of Fiapre and Dakpen for their active participation in crime-fighting.
“A solid police-community partnership is critical for effective policing. We, therefore, urge other communities to support the police to bring the activities of criminals to a halt for safer and peaceful communities,” it said. – GNA
The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
