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Man jailed 20 years for killing wife
A 60-year-old man, Doe Fiano, has been sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment by an Accra High Court for shooting and killing his wife in front of their four-year-old child.
Fiano pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was also handed an additional 10- year sentence for possessing a firearm without lawful authority.
The sentences will run concurrently, as ruled by Justice Mrs Kizita Naa Koowa Quarshie.
The tragic incident occurred following an argument sparked by a phone call the victim, Grace Yorke Torku, received from a male acquaintance.
In response, Fiano entered their bedroom, retrieved a pistol, and fatally shot her.
Originally charged with murder, Fiano opted to plead guilty to manslaughter under Section 296(1) of Act 30, thereby securing a reduced sentence.
His lawyer told the court the convict had no previous criminal record, had shown remorse, and was caring for the couple’s children.
The prosecution, however, called for a minimum sentence of 30 years, emphasising the emotional trauma inflicted on the four-year-old child who witnessed the killing.
It stated that what happened to the child had really affected him, also describing gunshot wounds to the victim’s head and genital area.
In sentencing, the judge took into account both aggravating and mitigating factors, including Fiano’s remorse, first-time offender status, and the need to care for his children.
According to the prosecution, the Assemblyman for Okomante electoral area, Gordon Tsimese, alerted police after the incident at Taaboo Line, where Fiano was reportedly wielding a weapon and threatening passers-by.
Upon arrival, police discovered the victim lying in a pool of blood.
The weapon was later recovered, and an empty magazine retrieved on a follow-up visit.
Fiano was arrested at Nii Amui Park at Ashaiman through police intelligence.
On June 6, 2023, a pathologist at Tema General Hospital confirmed the cause of death as gunshot wounds to the head, described as unnatural. —GNA
President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that the proposed free primary healthcare policy is designed to support the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), not to take its place.
He explained that the initiative will work alongside the NHIS to improve access to basic healthcare services across the country.
He made the remarks at the official launch of the free primary healthcare programme held on Wednesday April, 15th 2026 at the Shai Osudoku District Hospital in Dodowa.
According to him, the introduction of free primary healthcare does not mean Ghanaians should stop registering for the NHIS.
He urged citizens to continue obtaining their NHIS cards, stressing that the scheme remains important for healthcare delivery beyond the primary level.
He further explained that under the new arrangement, patients seeking care at polyclinics, health centres, CHPS compounds, and health kiosks will not be required to present an NHIS card at the point of examination and treatment.
Instead, individuals will only need to show a Ghana Card or any valid form of identification to prove they are Ghanaians and residents within the community to access services.
He noted that the policy aims to remove barriers to basic healthcare and ensure that more people can receive treatment at the primary level without difficulty.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
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