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Prisons are filled with young people -Rev Mensah
The President of the International Prisons Chaplains Association, (IPCA) Ghana, Rev Steve Mensah has said it was unfortunate that prisons throughout the world were filled with young people.
He, therefore, advised the youth to conduct themselves responsibly and do all within their power to avoid problems which could land them in prison.
Rev Mensah , who is also the Coordinator of the Christ Embassy Prisons Ministry, Nungua branch, asked the youth to respect their parents since that was one of the commandments of God.
He said juveniles who were in solitary confinement could develop serious emotional problems and eventually ruin their future.
Rev Mensah was sad to note that young offenders who were mixed with adults in prisons came out as hardened criminals instead of being reformed.
He said it was unfortunate some of the youth were often abused sexually and physically, adding that the situation of overcrowding in the prisons could result in the outbreak of diseases like tuberculosis and coronavirus among others.
He asked them to refrain from drug addiction, violent demonstrations in schools, avoid bad companies, and illicit relationships.
The IPCA President asked them to keep away from ungodly people, read their bibles and pray constantly to keep them close to God.
Rev Mensah advised them to avoid taking short cuts in life, but rather take their education seriously, since that was the only way they could become successful in life.
By Raymond Kyekye
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
