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Daasebre Okogyeaman Duodo Apem II sworn into Regional House of Chief
The paramount chief of Nsawkaw traditional area in the Tain District of Bono Region Daasebre Okogyeaman Duodo Apem II has called on his colleague chiefs to endeavour to foster peace and unity in order to drive the developmenl agenda of the country.
The 63-year-old businessman known in private life as Kwame Attakora-Gyan noted that chiefs must always build bridges, especially in times of adversity rather than becoming the conduit of derailing the peace and stability of the country.
The paramount chief who have been gazetted by the National House of Chiefs was speaking with journalists here in Sunyani on Friday as part of his outdooring ceremony to become a member of the regional house of chiefs.
The Daasebre Okogyeaman Duodo Ampem II took the judicial oath and oath of secrecy performed by both the president of the Regional House of Chiefs Pimmampim Yaw Kagbrese V and Justice Patrick Baryeh, a High Court judge to be admitted into the house.
Congratulating the new member of the house of chiefs, President of the House Pimampim Yaw Kagbrese V appealed to all queenmothers and kingmakers to follow the customary processes in the nomination and subsequent installation of chiefs to avoid needless litigation and conflicts on chieftaincy institutions.
The chieftaincy institution, he said, anchors on transparency and that rightful heirs need the opportunity to access the throne on the basis of monetary considerations.
From Daniel Dzirasah, Sunyani
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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.
