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Interior Minister Commissions New Police Station at UPSA, Reaffirms Government Support for Security Agencies
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has commissioned a new police station at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) to enhance security and provide better policing services to the university community.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister commended the Ghana Police Service and UPSA community for their collaboration in realising the project, emphasizing Government’s commitment to improving policing services nationwide. 
“This police station is a testament to our dedication to ensuring the safety and security of our citizens,” he stated.
Muntaka Mubarak reaffirmed Government’s commitment to supporting security agencies in their efforts to ensure the safety and security of citizens and urged the community to partner with the police and identify and address security concerns and promote a culture of safety and security.
In a statement read on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, expressed his commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity in enforcing law and order, and maintaining peace to the best of their abilities.
The Vice Chancellor of UPSA, Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor expressed gratitude to the government and the Ghana Police Service for the partnership in putting up the police station. He noted that the facility will enhance the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors and will contribute to a conducive learning environment.
The commissioning was also attended by the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, the Ag. Chief Director of the Ministry of the Interior, Mrs. Doreen Annan, members of the Police Management Board, and management of UPSA.
The Criminal Investigation Department has launched an investigation into a viral video in which a woman identified as Arianna Naomi Mackey, an American citizen, claims she was kidnapped by five masked men, whom she alleges were officers of the Ghana Police Service on snap-check duty in Accra, and robbed her of some amount of money.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the video was recorded at a hotel in Accra where Ms. Mackey and two companions were staying.
According to the police, investigation also confirmed that they checked out of the hotel on December 5, 2025.Checks at the Kotoka International Airport also disclosed that she left Ghana on the same day.
The Police subsequently contacted the alleged victim to assist the investigation. She indicated to Police that she was out of the country and she could not get the names of the alleged officers nor the number plate of the vehicle they were using.
Police further requested for the contact details of her friend in Ghana, who she said was with her during the time of the incident.
She, however, stated that her friend does not want to be involved in the investigation.
According to the police, she has since deleted the video on her page and further efforts by the Investigators to contact her through WhatsApp calls and messages have proved unsuccessful, as she has declined to respond and later blocked the team.
Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to secure her cooperation through appropriate diplomatic channels.
The Ghana Police Service has noted that it treats such allegations very seriously and remains committed to uncovering the facts in this case.
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested three men believed to be part of a kidnapping syndicate responsible for abducting a 42-year-old man in Wapuli, a community in the Yendi District.
The suspects, Haruna Seidu, Amidu Bandi and Osman Bandi allegedly kidnapped the victim and demanded GH¢100,000 from his family for his release.
According to a police statement, officers from the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate were deployed to Wapuli after the incident was reported.
The team conducted surveillance and launched a rescue operation.
On Friday, December 5, 2025, police successfully rescued the victim and arrested the suspects after what was described as an intense exchange of gunfire.
The suspects were later taken into custody and are expected to be arraigned before court.
The Police said the a fourth suspect, who is believed to have sustained gunshot wounds during the operation, is currently on the run.
They urged the public to provide any information that may lead to his arrest.
By: Jacob Aggrey
