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38-year-old woman arrested for stealing one-week-old baby at Wa Market
The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old woman, Abena Martha Maanibeh, for stealing a one-week-old baby and other valuables belonging to the baby’s mother at Wa Market (Kejetia).
According to a police statement, the incident happened on August 10, 2025. The complainant, Ms. Kwofie Mwinbelle, had given birth to a baby boy at the Wa Regional Hospital on August 1.
The suspect, who was working as a caretaker for another patient at the hospital, tricked the new mother into following her to Wa Market to buy baby diapers.
She then took advantage of the situation to run away with the baby and the mother’s handbag, which contained a mobile phone, cash, and other items.
Police investigations, led by ASP Stella Atukwia of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit, traced the suspect to her hideout at Nuobollie in the Savannah Region.
She was arrested on August 15, 2025. The stolen baby was found safe and reunited with his mother, and some of the stolen belongings were recovered.
The suspect appeared before the Wa District Magistrate Court on August 18, 2025 and has since been remanded into custody and will reappear on September 2, 2025.
The Upper West Regional Police Command assured the public of its commitment to protect lives and property.
It also thanked residents for their vigilance and support, which helped in arresting the suspect.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Z-9 Helicopter Crash: Investigation Board begins work – Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence has announced that the Board established to investigate the recent Z-9 helicopter crash has officially started its work.
According to the Ministry, the Board is chaired by the National Security Coordinator, with members drawn from the Ghana Air Force and the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority.
The Ministry further explained that the United States of America was supporting the work of the Board by providing advice and assistance through investigators from the U.S. Air Force.
It added that the Board may also call on other local and international experts and institutions to assist with the investigation.
The Ministry recalled that on the day of the crash, which occurred on August 6, 2025, a preliminary team was formed to collect evidence in support of the Board’s work.
The team is expected to present its findings to the Board today.
The Ministry disclosed that the Investigation Board had been given 30 days to complete its work and submit a final report.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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WASSCE 2025 begins: Asenso Boakye commends students at Bantama for abstaining from exams malpractice
The Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso Boakye, has praised students in his constituency for showing discipline and avoiding examination malpractice as the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) begins.
The MP visited four Senior High Schools in Bantama: Asanteman SHS, Kumasi Girls SHS, Islamic SHS and Bantama SDA SHS to monitor the start of the exams.
A total of 5,370 students from these schools are taking part in this year’s WASSCE.
Mr. Asenso Boakye expressed satisfaction with the orderly conduct of the exams and commended both students and supervisors for their commitment to a smooth process.
He encouraged the candidates to remain focused and diligent, stressing that success comes through hard work and not shortcuts.
He wished the students the best of luck and urged them to make their families, schools and the Bantama constituency proud.
By: Jacob Aggrey
