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Driver, 44, jailed for stealing
The Asante Akropong Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District, has sentenced a 44-year-old driver to five years imprisonment for stealing a low bed truck valued at GHȻ 300,000.00 at Pankrono, near Kumasi.
Kwame Oppong pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea by the court presided by Mrs Gloria Mensah Bonsu.
Police Chief Inspector Ruth Gborson, prosecuting, told the court that complainant Stephen Kingsley Annor was a businessman and resident of Pankorono, while the convict resided at Adankwame, near Akropong.
She said in May 2023, the complainant engaged Oppong to drive his Man Diesel low bed truck with registration number GE 2113-11 at Pankorono.
She said two months later, the truck developed a fault so the complainant told the convict to park it at a spot at Kumasi Sofoline and remove the head to Suame Magazine for repairs.
Prosecution said, the convict convinced the complainant that it should be parked in his mother’s house at Adankwame- Nsiakrom to prevent it from being stole and the complainant agreed with him.
According to Chief Inspector Gborson, the convict went behind the complainant and sold the truck to a scrap dealer, identified as Abubakar, at GHȻ 12,000.00 and went into hiding.
After unsuccessful attempts by the complainant to trace him, he reported the matter to the Abuakwa police.
Oppong was later arrested from his hideout at Offinso-Abofuor, his hometown.
In his caution statement, he admitted and led the police to the residence of the buyer at Afful Nkwanta, but could not trace him.
After further investigations, he was charged and brought before the court. —GNA
At least six people have been confirmed dead following a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra today, November 12, 2025, during an ongoing military recruitment exercise according to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF)
“The Ghana Armed Forces deeply regrets to inform the general public of a tragic stampede nrinr to the commencement of the 2025/2026 recruitment exercise today Wednesday 12 November 2025 at the El-Wak Sports Stadium, Accra,” GAF confirmed in a statement.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the stampede was triggered by an unexpected who breached security protocols and rushed into the gates ahead of scheduled screening surge of applicants hours.
“The unfortunate incident led to the death of 6 potential recruits and many others injured. The injured are currently receiving emergency medical care at the 37 Military Hospital. Ghana Armed Forces assures the general public that medical teams are working tirelessly to stabilise affected individuals,” the statement revealed.
Meanwhile, arrangements are being made to notify the families of the deceased.
The Ghana Armed Forces has extended its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes a swift recovery to those injured.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service have launched simultaneous joint operations in parts of the Ashanti, Volta and Ahafo regions to arrest persons linked to recent attacks on anti-galamsey teams and other security officials.
The swoops, which began at dawn on Wednesday, November 12, are taking place in Dadwene and Anwona in the Ashanti Region, Ehi in the Volta Region, and Hwediem, Kenyase, Guaso and Marhani in the Ahafo Region.
According to a statement from the Ghana Armed Forces, the exercise is intelligence-led and targets individuals suspected of attacking members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), some police officers, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials, and journalists.
The Armed Forces and Police warned that anyone who tries to obstruct security operations, especially anti-galamsey activities, will face the full force of the law.
They assured residents in the affected areas that enough security measures have been taken to protect innocent citizens and urged them to remain calm and continue their daily activities without fear.
The statement commended civil society groups, the media and members of the public for condemning the recent attacks on security personnel and encouraged continued cooperation in the fight against illegal mining.
By: Jacob Aggrey
