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Missing excavator retrieved at Ellembelle, DCE arrested
The Ellembelle Police have retrieved one of the excavators that were reported missing from Ellembelle, in the Western region.
This comes after days of intelligence operations, police say.
“A team of operations and intelligence officers working day and night discovered the missing excavator several kilometres into a forest within the Ellembelle District,” police said in a statement on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, police have arrested the DCE of Ellembelle, Mr. Kwasi Bonzo and three others for attempting to obstruct the operations.
“While the team of police officers were escorting the excavator to Takoradi, at the Axim Junction, the DCE of Ellembelle, Mr. Kwasi Bonzo organised and led some thugs to attack the police and obstruct the operation. The DCE and three others were therefore arrested accordingly.”
Police said investigation is still underway to recover the other excavator and arrest all those behind it to face justice.
Background
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ellembelle in the Western Region, Kwasi Bonzo, recently accused the Esiama Divisional Police Command over two missing excavators from the site of illegal mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey”, near the Nkroful Senior High School (SHS).
Briefing journalists on Thursday at Teleku Bokazo, Mr Bonzo expressed worry that brand new excavators retrieved from a ‘galamsey site’ in the custody of the police vanished.
Meanwhile, the Western Regional Police Command in its rebuttal, said the police did not take custody of any excavators as alleged by the DCE.
A statement signed by the Head of Police Public Affairs Unit in Western Region, Superintendent Olivia Ewurabena Adiku, on Saturday, said “We wish to categorically state that no excavators were handed to the police by the DCE, Mr Kwasi Bonzo, or any other person from the assembly.”
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Former Black Stars captain, Andre Dede Ayew made a surprise appearance at the Black Maidens’ camp on Friday, delivering a powerful pep talk ahead of their make-or-break FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Senegal.
Andre Ayew spent time with both players and technical staff at the team’s base as final preparations ramp up for Saturday’s decisive return leg at the Accra Sports Stadium.
With a World Cup ticket on the line, Ayew urged the young girls to rise to the occasion.
“Opportunities like these do not come around often and I encourage you to play with courage, discipline and belief in your abilities,” he told the team.
The 2010 World Cup quarter-finalist also called for pride, unity and full commitment.
“You need to stay united, enjoy the moment and leave everything on the pitch. The entire country is behind you and believe you can qualify,” he added.
Ayew reminded the Maidens to trust the work they’ve put in throughout the campaign and to represent Ghana with honor.
Black Maidens Management Committee Chairman, Nana Sarfo Oduro, said the visit came at the perfect time.
“Having someone of Andre Ayew’s stature come to support the girls means a lot. His words have lifted the team’s spirits and given the players extra motivation as we prepare for this important game,” he stated.
Ghana hosts Senegal on Saturday at the Accra Sports Stadium. A win will book the Black Maidens’ place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in front of home fans.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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