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Police arrest man for killing younger brother in Sekondi
The Police in the Western Region have arrested a man for allegedly killing his younger brother at Manpong-Pepease, a suburb of Sekondi.
The suspect, Anthony Acquah, is said to have stabbed his 17-year-old brother, Francis Mensah, to death during a misunderstanding on Saturday, 16th August 2025.
According to the police, Acquah went into hiding after the incident.
He was, however, arrested on Wednesday, 20th August 2025, at his hideout in Kojokrom, near Sekondi, following intelligence reports.
The Western Regional Police Command said the suspect is currently in custody and assisting with investigations.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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The new number plates system would enhance security and prevent smuggling – DVLA CEO
The Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, says the introduction of a new number plate system will improve road safety and stop vehicle smuggling.
Mr. Kotey explained that the plates, which will be fitted with RFID technology, will be linked to a central database to make it impossible to register smuggled or “Togo” cars.
“The new plates will give us better security and make it easier to track vehicles involved in crime,” he affirmed.
He added that the system would speed up toll collection and help identify cars by their regional codes.
“This is about making vehicle regulation modern, transparent, and safe for everyone,” he stressed.
Mr. Kotey announced that the new plates were expected to be introduced in 2026.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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38-year-old woman arrested for stealing one-week-old baby at Wa Market
The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old woman, Abena Martha Maanibeh, for stealing a one-week-old baby and other valuables belonging to the baby’s mother at Wa Market (Kejetia).
According to a police statement, the incident happened on August 10, 2025. The complainant, Ms. Kwofie Mwinbelle, had given birth to a baby boy at the Wa Regional Hospital on August 1.
The suspect, who was working as a caretaker for another patient at the hospital, tricked the new mother into following her to Wa Market to buy baby diapers.
She then took advantage of the situation to run away with the baby and the mother’s handbag, which contained a mobile phone, cash, and other items.
Police investigations, led by ASP Stella Atukwia of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit, traced the suspect to her hideout at Nuobollie in the Savannah Region.
She was arrested on August 15, 2025. The stolen baby was found safe and reunited with his mother, and some of the stolen belongings were recovered.
The suspect appeared before the Wa District Magistrate Court on August 18, 2025 and has since been remanded into custody and will reappear on September 2, 2025.
The Upper West Regional Police Command assured the public of its commitment to protect lives and property.
It also thanked residents for their vigilance and support, which helped in arresting the suspect.
By: Jacob Aggrey
