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Limitation on churches and mosques to be lifted from August 1, but…
President Akufo-Addo has disclosed that limitation on churches and mosques restricting aspects of their services would be lifted by August 1.
According to the President, this was in consultation with the leadership of these groups.
Speaking at the 14th address to the nation since the outbreak of COVID-19, President Akuffo-Addo said, “In consultation with the leadership, from August 1, the limitation on the number of congregation worshipping at a time will be lifted.”
He added that the length of worship, would be extended from one to two hours per service.
President Akufo-Addo called on Church leaders who are desirous of implementing this enhanced easing directive to ensure congregants wear their face masks at all times and observe one metre social distancing rule.
He also encouraged churches and mosques to resort to the use of fresh air to ventilate their auditoriums rather than relying on air-conditioners
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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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.
