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The Paramount Chief of Yoo Traditional Area, Savelugu, Yoo Naa Andani Yakubu Abdulai, has commended the Interior Minister, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, for his appointment and efforts to promote peace and security in the country.
During a meeting with the Minister, Yoo Naa Andani Yakubu emphasised the importance of peace and security for national development and praised Muntaka’s stakeholder engagement initiatives.
He also called on youth involved in substance abuse to desist, citing its negative impact on individuals and the country’s development.
The Chief further urged the government to provide adequate resources to security personnel to enhance their effectiveness.
In response, Hon. Muntaka thanked the Chief for his support, stressing that maintaining peace and security is a collective responsibility.
Mubarak Muntaka assured them that the Ministry of the Interior would continue to prioritise peace and stability, enabling citizens to pursue their economic activities freely and drive development.
The meeting underscored the importance of collaboration between traditional leaders and government in promoting peace and security in the country.
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Upper West Regional Police Command secures conviction against notorious robbers
The Upper West Regional Police Command is pleased to announce the conviction and sentencing of Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, 34 (Driver Mate) and Abdulai Kipo, 36 (Butcher), for their involvement in conspiracy to commit crimes to wit robbery and robbery.
The duo were found guilty and sentenced to 28 and 18 years imprisonment in Hard Labour, respectively.
The accused persons were implicated in a series of robberies across the Napogbakole, Danko, SSNIT, and Konta areas of the Wa Municipality.
Their arrest and conviction were made possible through intelligence-led investigations and meticulous gathering of evidence by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
The conviction and sentencing were carried out at the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo.
The court’s verdict underscores the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and safety in the region.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirms its determination to make the region safe for peaceful coexistence and will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and protect its residents.
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Police arrest two suspects for possession of suspected narcotic substance at Ayi Mensah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects for possession of eleven (11) large compressed sacks of a substance suspected to be narcotics at Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were arrested by a team from the National Operations Department (NOD) on June 7, 2025 during routine patrols. The suspects were onboard a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when a search uncovered the suspected narcotic substance concealed in the vehicle.
The vehicle and the suspected substances have been impounded and are currently secured at the Joint Operations Centre for evidential purposes.
Both suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest one Martey, named by the suspects as the intended recipient of the consignment.
