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CIFF extends helping hand to Twin City Special School
In a heartwarming display of compassion, the Community in Faith Foundation (CIFF), based in Ghana, generously donated essential food items to the students of Twin City Special School.
The items included rice, oil, toilet rolls, tomato paste, sachet water, eggs, soaps, detergents, and beverages, was presented by the Regional Development Coordinator on behalf of Mr. Stephenson Aggrey, the Chief Executive Director of CIFF.
Miss Ayishetu Abdulai, the Regional Development Coordinator, emphasized CIFF’s commitment to creating a nurturing environment for every child, allowing their unique talents to flourish.
She highlighted the organization’s dedication to enhancing the students’ learning experience and supporting them in reaching their full potential.
“These items symbolize the care, encouragement, and belief CIFF has in them,” stated Miss Abdulai, underscoring the organization’s message that the students are not alone on their journey of learning, growth, and personal development.
Mrs. LaTonya Aggrey, a dedicated supporter and advocate for special education, conveyed her warm wishes and encouragement to the students.
She expressed belief in their strength, resilience, and confidence to achieve remarkable feats.
Overwhelmed by the kind gesture, the headmistress of Twin City Special School, Madam Crescentia Efua Oduraa Bilson-sai, expressed deep appreciation during the gathering.
She conveyed her gratitude, saying, “I humbly write on behalf of Twin City Special School to express our profound gratitude to the Community In Faith Foundation for your kind donation to the school. We do appreciate this wonderful gesture and wish to say a big thank you. We also pray that the Almighty God keeps and rewards you abundantly.”
CIFF’s benevolent act not only addresses the immediate needs of the students but also sends a powerful message of support, encouragement, and community care. The ripple effect of such gestures is invaluable in fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment among the students of Twin City Special School.
Lawyer for Bernard Antwi Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi , Andy Appiah-Kubi, says case management proceedings involving three witnesses in the Samreboi case have been concluded, with the court expected to resume hearing on May 14, 2026.
Speaking to journalists after proceedings, Mr. Appiah-Kubi said the legal team had completed most of the required filings but still had a few additional witness statements to submit.
According to him, witness statements have already been prepared for Chairman Wontumi, Akonta Mining, Engineer Gomashi, and Mireku Duker.
“Today the business was for conference management and case management. We have finished it except that we have a few more witnesses to file their witness statements for,” he said.
He explained that the remaining witnesses are expected to sign their statements before the legal team files them in court.
“We intend to file them by tomorrow or Monday when the witnesses come to sign and read their witness statements,” he added.
Mr. Appiah-Kubi further noted that the court has adjourned the matter to May 14 for continuation of proceedings.
Chairman Wontumi and his co-accused are standing trial for allegedly transferring or assigning mining rights in respect of Akonta Mining’s Samreboi concession to a third party, Henry Okum, without approval from the Minister responsible for Mines, contrary to the Minerals and Mining Act.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Police Service has arrested four suspected armed robbers following an intelligence-led operation in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region.
The suspects, identified as Abdulai Ibrahim, Amadu Rahman, Amadu Sulemana, also known as Saaga, and Adu Yakubu, were arrested on May 5, 2026.
Investigations indicate that on 4th May 2026, the suspects converged at Gbane, a mining community in the Talensi District, after travelling from Yagaba and Fumbisi to carry out a robbery operation, during which they robbed four motorbikes and several mobile phones.
During interrogation, the suspects admitted to a series of robberies within the Talensi District, along the Yagaba Fumbisi road and the Yagaba-Nanguruma road in the North East Region.
They also confessed to a robbery at the Vikandi Phone Shop in Bolgatanga on 22nd March 2025, which was captured in a viral video in which they were seen wielding an AK47 assault rifle.
They further admitted to multiple robberies at Gbane mining sites, where gold and large sums of money were taken from victims.
The suspects later led Police to a farm near Biung, close to Gbane, where the gang leader, Amadu Rahman, had concealed an AK47 rifle.
A search of the area led to the retrieval of the rifle, with serial number 68100563, and eighty-seven (87) rounds of live ammunition hidden in a fertilizer sack.
During the search to retrieve the weapon, suspect Amadu Rahman collapsed and was rushed to the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
His body has been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.
The remaining three suspects are in Police custody and will be put before court to face the full rigours of the law.
