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Truck crashes into buildings at Kumawu: MP assures victims of full support
The Member of Parliament for Kumawu and Chairman of the Human Rights Committee of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Anim, has assured families affected by a tragic road accident of his full support as they go through a difficult period.
In a statement issued from his office, he confirmed that the accident happened on Friday, January 17, 2026, when a construction truck transporting sand from Abotanso lost control and crashed into a hairdressing container shop and a storey building.
He said the incident claimed four lives and left five others in critical condition.
He noted that he visited both the accident scene and the hospital on Saturday morning to personally assess the situation and check on the injured.
According to him, the visit was to better understand the needs of the victims and their families.
He expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and extended his condolences to the bereaved families.
He wished those who were injured a speedy and full recovery, adding that his thoughts and prayers remain with all those affected.
He assured the families that he would stand by them and offer the necessary support throughout this challenging time.
He called on the government, corporate bodies, faith-based organizations, benevolent individuals, and the general public to come together to assist the victims through financial help, medical care, and emotional support.
He further urged the people of Kumawu to show compassion and remain united, saying he would continue to work with traditional authorities, local leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure the affected families receive the help they need.
By: Jacob Aggrey
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region.
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the run. He pleaded guilty before the Bekwai Circuit Court to robbery contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 Act 29, and was accordingly sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour.
On March 20, 2022, the Manso Adubia District Police received intelligence that a group of armed men from Manso Abodom were planning to attack a mining site at Manso Akwasiso to rob the owner of gold concentrate. Acting on the information, police mounted a coordinated operation and laid an ambush at the site.
At about 5:30 pm the same day, four-armed men arrived at the site, fired indiscriminately, and robbed the miners of their gold concentrate. The police team on surveillance intervened, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Three of the suspects, Abu Abubakar, Musah Latif, and Gideon Takyi, sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead on arrival at St Martins Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum. Dominic Ofori escaped at the time but was later arrested and put before the court.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to combating violent crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.
Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrols in Asafo.
Officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended Boafo after receiving intelligence about the video.
During questioning, he admitted to creating the video to attract views and engagement online, and acknowledged that he could not prove the allegations.
Boafo also admitted making comments about the President of the Republic for content purposes and could not defend those statements.
He has been formally charged and is in detention as investigations continue.
The Ashanti Regional Police have warned the public against publishing or sharing false information on social media, noting that such acts can cause fear, panic, and damage reputations.
They said anyone found engaging in similar conduct will face legal action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
