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KOSA ‘79-83’ Year Group presents vehicle to Dorcas Margaret Foundation
Members of Komenda College Old Students Association (KOSA) ‘79-83’ Year Group have presented a Toyota Vitz saloon car to Ms. Dorcas Margaret Madjitey to aid mobility and her philanthropic mission.
The association handed over the vehicle at a short ceremony on Valentine’s Day attended by family and friends of the Dorcas Margaret Foundation (DMF) at Cape Coast.
Ms. Dorcas Madjitey who is a survivor of a rare condition known as Spina Bifida continues to make progress in her educational and professional endeavours. The Spectator in July 2021, published her story and called on benevolent organisations to support her vision and mission.
The gesture, according to the group, was to show love and affection to Dorcas for her determination to contribute meaningfully to society and inspire other less privileged persons in spite of her physical challenge.
Mrs Gifty Nyomi, speaking on behalf of the association, described the recipient as a ‘special friend’ and a strong personality committed to the service of people.
She said the group was concerned about the safety and movement of Dorcas hence its initiative to mobilise funds and support her foundation and the desire of reaching out to persons with disability.
She praised members of the ‘79-83’ group for supporting a worthy cause, indicating the association intended to mark February 14 every year as National Old Students Philanthropy Day.
Lady Pastor Joyce Madjitey, speaking on behalf of the family, thanked KOSA and other media outlets that told her daughter’s story, adding that the vehicle would be maintained to promote the works of the Dorcas Margaret Foundation.
By Ernest Nutsugah
The Upper East Regional Police Command has retrieved a large quantity of ammunition at a mechanic workshop near the Assemblies of God Church in Bolgatanga.
The retrieval followed a report made to the Police on May 9, 2026 by an auto mechanic, who stated that his apprentice discovered suspicious items while sweeping the workshop premises.
A team of Police officers moved swiftly to the scene and recovered two sealed packets hidden in fertilizer sacks inside a hen coop.
The packets contained a total of 1,400 rounds of 7.62×39mm ammunition, with each packet containing 700 rounds.
The exhibits are in Police custody for evidential purposes, while investigations continue to establish the source and ownership of the ammunition.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspected robbers believed to be involved in a series of armed robberies within the Bolgatanga metropolis and along the Bolgatanga-Walewale highway.
The suspects, identified as Moses Akungoe, also known as “Mosbee,”, and Jacob Akugri, also known as “Weezy,” were arrested on May 9, 2026 in Kumasi by a team from the CID Headquarters Operations Unit following weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance operations in Bolgatanga and Walewale.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects were part of a robbery gang armed with two AK47 rifles and pistols, operating within the Upper East and North East Regions.
The gang is believed to have robbed several persons of cash, motorbikes, and mobile phones on streets and highways, with some of the incidents resulting in deaths.
During interrogation, the suspects admitted to their involvement in several robbery activities and identified the alleged gang leader as Issaka, with another accomplice named Araafat, both currently at large.
Police are currently pursuing leads to arrest the remaining suspects including some persons believed to be supplying the gang with weapons for their criminal activities.
The two suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations, while efforts continue to retrieve stolen items and identify other accomplices linked to the robberies.
