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Korleyman gets new chief
After 30 years of dashed hopes, despair and despondency, the people of Korleyman, near Medie in Accra have a new chief, called Nii Korley Sai Boni IV.
His successful confinement, swearing in and outdooring came off successfully last Saturday at Korleyman.
Nii Sai Boni IV known in private life as Edward Laryea succeeded the late chief, Nii Korley Sai, who died more than three decades ago.
The new chief’s outdooring, was witnessed by the Queen Mother of Aburi, Awo Adwoa Amene II, Nii Amasa Oseiku II, the chief of Amasaman and Nii Papa Asa, the chief of Papase and a very large enthusiasts.
Nii Sai Boni IV, a contractor by profession, outlined many development programmes for the youth to curb unemployment and bring the much needed development to Korleyman, which had remained impoverished community for a very long time.
He expressed his appreciation to the chief of Aburi, Nana Otobuo Gyan Kwasi II and many others, who supoported and endorsed his installation as the chief.
Nii Sai Boni IV called for unity, support and cooperation of all and sundry, to make his reign successful and an example for other communities to emulate.
“Let us all put the past behind us and unite to speed up the development of our town”, he said.
Nii Osieku Amasaand the Aburi Queen Mother admonished the people of Korleyman to support Nii Sai Boni IV, to succeed as a chief.
The senior brother of the new chief and head of the family (Gyase) Abuusa Panyi, Nii Obodai said, Korleyman would witness massive development with the installation of the new dynamic chief.
He admonished him to smoke the peace pipe with all and sundry, who may have wronged him one way or the other.
By Francis Xah
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Upper West Regional Police Command secures conviction against notorious robbers
The Upper West Regional Police Command is pleased to announce the conviction and sentencing of Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, 34 (Driver Mate) and Abdulai Kipo, 36 (Butcher), for their involvement in conspiracy to commit crimes to wit robbery and robbery.
The duo were found guilty and sentenced to 28 and 18 years imprisonment in Hard Labour, respectively.
The accused persons were implicated in a series of robberies across the Napogbakole, Danko, SSNIT, and Konta areas of the Wa Municipality.
Their arrest and conviction were made possible through intelligence-led investigations and meticulous gathering of evidence by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
The conviction and sentencing were carried out at the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo.
The court’s verdict underscores the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and safety in the region.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirms its determination to make the region safe for peaceful coexistence and will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and protect its residents.
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Police arrest two suspects for possession of suspected narcotic substance at Ayi Mensah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects for possession of eleven (11) large compressed sacks of a substance suspected to be narcotics at Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were arrested by a team from the National Operations Department (NOD) on June 7, 2025 during routine patrols. The suspects were onboard a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when a search uncovered the suspected narcotic substance concealed in the vehicle.
The vehicle and the suspected substances have been impounded and are currently secured at the Joint Operations Centre for evidential purposes.
Both suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest one Martey, named by the suspects as the intended recipient of the consignment.
