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Gary Al-Smith, four other Multimedia staffs test positive for COVID-19
Multimedia Sports Journalist, Gary Al-Smith and four others have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
In a post on his facebook page, to announce the development, Gary revealed that he is one of the five staff who have tested positive for the virus.
“Hello friends,
As per this statement, Multimedia has recorded five cases of COVID-19. I’m one of the five,” he stated.
“After consultation with my family, we have decided that from tonight, I’ll be speaking on radio and TV about my experience,” Gary added.
The Sports Journalist further revealed “On this page, I will be chronicling my daily experiences and how I feel every step of the way.”
“My family and I believe this can be my small way of battling the stigmatisation problem we face in the country. I’m doing very well, thankfully, and everyone has been very supportive,” he added.
Management of the station earlier issued a statement to announce that five members of their team at the business office in Accra have tested positive for COVID-19
According to them, these members of staff who were contact-traced and tested by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) have tested positive for the Covid-19.
“The affected team members, who were all asymptomatic, have been isolated in line with case management protocols. Officials of the Ghana Healyh Service are monitoring them and we can report that they are all hale and hearty and responding well to treatment,” the statement added.
“As part of ensuring the safety and well-being of our team members and our guests and to minimise any potential for the spread of the virus, we have ramped up internal contract tracing, in liaison with the Ghana Health Service,” the management noted.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
