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Four arrested after shooting incident at Asamankese funeral
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested four people in connection with a shooting incident that occurred during a burial and funeral ceremony at Asamankese in the Eastern Region.
The incident, the Command said, took place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, and left six civilians and three police officers injured.
The Police said they received information that some individuals were transporting guns and cartridges into a room near the Chief’s Palace.
It explained that a team of officers was immediately dispatched to the scene, where four suspects were arrested.
The Command added that one single-barrel gun, 84 live cartridges, seven cutlasses, and two knives were retrieved during the operation.
It identified the suspects as Isaac Ntim, Nana Yaw Zenyo, Bismark K. K. Adam (29), and Buaben Richard (25). The Command noted that the suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police further explained that shortly after the arrests, some agitated youth attacked the officers with stones and other objects. It said three officers sustained injuries to their heads and hands, while two police vehicles had their windscreens and side glasses damaged.
It mentioned that the youth also blocked the Asamankese–Akroso road and fired guns indiscriminately around the Chief’s Palace.
According to the Command, the disturbance stemmed from a disagreement over the bereaved family’s decision to bury their six deceased relatives in the royal cemetery.
The Command added that six civilians David Odame (28), Musah Gyakweli (29), Patrick Ofosu, Emmanuel Obeng (18), Asamoah Sey (18), and one other yet to be identified sustained gunshot wounds. It said all the victims are currently receiving treatment at the Asamankese Government Hospital.
The Police indicated that calm has since been restored in the town.
It added that patrols and surveillance have been intensified to maintain law and order.
The Eastern South Regional Police Command assured the public of its commitment to protecting lives and property. It urged residents of Asamankese to go about their normal activities without fear.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has disclosed that poor coordination and weak communication among security agencies contributed significantly to the violence recorded during the 2020 and 2024 general elections.
In his address on the findings of the Election-Related Violence Report, the Minister said the task force that investigated the incidents discovered that the lack of proper coordination between security institutions often led to confusion on the ground, resulting in clashes and excessive use of force in some areas.
Mr. Muntaka explained that in several instances, security agencies operated without clear communication channels, which created gaps in response and accountability. This, he said, made it difficult to control situations that later turned violent.
He emphasised that the report had recommended stronger collaboration and improved coordination mechanisms among the various security agencies to ensure effective communication and joint planning during future elections.
The Minister further noted that the report has been submitted to the Attorney General’s Department for legal advice and for determining appropriate compensation for victims and families affected by the violence.
He assured that the government is committed to implementing the task force’s recommendations to strengthen inter-agency coordination, enhance professionalism, and maintain peace and order in future electoral processes.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that all mobile loan applications and digital credit service providers currently operating in the country without a license must regularize their operations by June 30, 2026.
In a public notice issued on October 31, 2025, the central bank said it will begin accepting applications from companies seeking to operate as Digital Credit Services Providers starting November 3, 2025.
The Bank explained that all entities offering digital loans or credit services must submit the required documents and meet the licensing requirements before the deadline.
It warned that any company that fails to comply with the directive will face regulatory action.
The Bank of Ghana urged operators and the public to contact its FinTech and Innovation Office in Accra for details on the licensing process or visit its official website, www.bog.gov.gh
By: Jacob Aggrey
