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Three arrested for Armed robbery at Fiankoma near Jacobu
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has secured the conviction of three armed robbers who attacked and robbed people on the Jacobu-Anwiankwanta road.
On October 27, 2025, the Bekwai Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Mr. Appiatu, sentenced Peter Boadi (alias Kwao Ziggy), Daniel Kwaku Owusu, and Eric Kwaku Danso to twenty years imprisonment each for conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery.
The convicts, on April 29, 2024, attacked their victims at Fiankoma near Jacobu with firearms and robbed them of two iPhones and GH₵7,000.00 cash.
They further forced one of the victims, a Chinese nationals to transfer GH₵30,000.00 via mobile money to an account belonging to another person.
Through intelligence-led operations, police tracked and arrested the suspects between June and September 2024.
A search at Peter Boadi’s residence in Obuasi Bogobiri led to the recovery of one foreign-made Bruna pistol, one locally manufactured pistol, and ammunition, all of which were secured as evidence.
The Ghana Police Service has commended the investigative team for their professionalism and reiterated its commitment to ensuring that criminals face the full rigour of the law.
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has disclosed that poor coordination and weak communication among security agencies contributed significantly to the violence recorded during the 2020 and 2024 general elections.
In his address on the findings of the Election-Related Violence Report, the Minister said the task force that investigated the incidents discovered that the lack of proper coordination between security institutions often led to confusion on the ground, resulting in clashes and excessive use of force in some areas.
Mr. Muntaka explained that in several instances, security agencies operated without clear communication channels, which created gaps in response and accountability. This, he said, made it difficult to control situations that later turned violent.
He emphasised that the report had recommended stronger collaboration and improved coordination mechanisms among the various security agencies to ensure effective communication and joint planning during future elections.
The Minister further noted that the report has been submitted to the Attorney General’s Department for legal advice and for determining appropriate compensation for victims and families affected by the violence.
He assured that the government is committed to implementing the task force’s recommendations to strengthen inter-agency coordination, enhance professionalism, and maintain peace and order in future electoral processes.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that all mobile loan applications and digital credit service providers currently operating in the country without a license must regularize their operations by June 30, 2026.
In a public notice issued on October 31, 2025, the central bank said it will begin accepting applications from companies seeking to operate as Digital Credit Services Providers starting November 3, 2025.
The Bank explained that all entities offering digital loans or credit services must submit the required documents and meet the licensing requirements before the deadline.
It warned that any company that fails to comply with the directive will face regulatory action.
The Bank of Ghana urged operators and the public to contact its FinTech and Innovation Office in Accra for details on the licensing process or visit its official website, www.bog.gov.gh
By: Jacob Aggrey
