Robber Sentenced to 20 Years Imprisonment

The Upper West Regional Police Command has secured a conviction against Adams Hamidu, alias Gyida, aged 19.

He has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment with hard labor for robbery.

The Wa Circuit Court, handed down the verdict on June 5, 2025.

In February 2025, Gyida and another masked individual robbed a victim of a blue Honda motorbike valued at GHC 20,000, a Tecno mobile phone valued at GHC 1,300, and cash amounting to GHC 10,800.

Through intelligence-led operations, Gyida was arrested on June 1, 2025, at Domowa, in the Wa-West District.

According to the police, this conviction is a testament to the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting the community and upholding the law.

The Regional Command has reassured the public of its continued commitment to fighting crime and ensuring the safety and security of all its residents.

Steps underway to repeal L.I 2462 – Prez assures

President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that steps are underway to repeal Legislative Instrument 2462 as part of efforts to protect the country’s forests and water bodies.

During his media encounter at the Jubilee House, the president explained that the repeal will formalise the ban on mining in forest reserves and strengthen enforcement against illegal mining.

He stressed that his administration is committed to safeguarding the environment, reclaiming degraded reserves, and deploying more personnel to protect river bodies across the country.

By: Jacob Aggrey

9 forest reserves recovered from illegal mining – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the recovery of nine forest reserves from illegal mining under his government’s intensified environmental protection drive.

Addressing journalists at the Jubilee House, the president explained that hundreds of excavators, water pumps and other equipment have been seized as part of the operation, while degraded areas are being reclaimed and restored.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to end mining in protected areas, deploy more personnel to safeguard river bodies and strengthen laws to secure Ghana’s natural resources for future generations.

This notwithstanding, President Mahama revealed that two of the retrieved forest reserves had gone back into the hands of illegal miners, however, adequate measures have been put in place to reclaim them.

By: Jacob Aggrey