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EOCO refutes false reportage of negligence in relation to Springfield Energy CEO’s alleged arrest
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has dismissed claims of negligence in relation to the alleged arrest the Chief Executive Officer of Springfield Energy, Kevin Okyere in Dubai.
The allegation, published by an online news portal Novareport, suggested that the supposed arrest was linked to EOCO’s failure to act on a petition about alleged fraud.
EOCO, however, says the report is completely false.
According to the agency, there are currently two active investigations involving Springfield Energy, one based on a petition against the company and another concerning a dispute between the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) and Springfield Energy.
EOCO explained that its policy is to complete investigations before making any arrests.
“Investigations must precede arrest, not the reverse,” the Office stressed.
The agency described the BOST-Springfield case as a high-priority matter because of its potential effect on BOST’s finances and the broader economy.
EOCO expressed disappointment that Novareport failed to verify the information before publication and urged the public to disregard the report.
It reaffirmed its commitment to investigating and prosecuting economic and organised crimes in Ghana, adding that both Springfield-related cases are being handled with diligence and fairness.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
