Tag: Murder

Mechanic found slaughtered beside goat, motorbike at Larabanga

Ramar Tee

Police in the Savannah Region have launched investigations after the lifeless body of a 31-year-old motorbike mechanic was found in a pool of blood at the outskirts of Larabanga, a suburb of Damongo. The deceased, identified as Ganiu Zackaria, popularly known as No Pen, was discovered at dawn on Thursday, October 23, with his motorcycle and a black goat lying beside him. According to residents, Ganiu, who lived and worked in Damongo, was allegedly trailed by unknown assailants who attacked and slit his throat in the early hours of the morning.…

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Fatal Robbery at Aketechieso Mining Site Under Investigation

Jasmine Adjei

Police in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region are investigating a deadly robbery that occurred on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Aketechieso—a known mining community. The attack claimed the life of Martin Issah, a man in his late 30s, and left his brother, Daniel Issah, injured. The brothers were reportedly ambushed while returning from a mining site in Adomanu. Armed assailants demanded their gold detector before opening fire. Martin was fatally shot in the face, while Daniel sustained gunshot wounds but managed to escape. Local Assembly Member Krobea…

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I was shot at and nearly killed – Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum recounts escaping death in the line of duty

Ramar Tee

Former Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has revealed that he narrowly escaped death after armed men opened fire on his vehicle during a regional tour to promote the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy during his time in government. Speaking in an interview on Joy News on September 17, 2025, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful recounted that the incident occurred while returning from Bawku and Buipe, where he had been engaging stakeholders on the government’s flagship education programme. “One of my journeys back from Bawku,…

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Oti Region: Man shot dead in Keri

Ramar Tee

A man was shot dead on his farm at Keri in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in the latest incident of violence in the area. The Assembly Member for the Keri-Odomi Electoral Area, Madam Juliana Awasan, confirmed the death of the victim, identified as Sammy Kentenso, to the Ghana News Agency (GNA). The killing has heightened security concerns in the municipality, which has a long history of violent clashes among the Adele, Challa, and Akyode ethnic groups over land disputes and traditional festivities. In November…

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Man Allegedly Murders Girlfriend After Violent Confrontation

Jasmine Adjei

A 26-year-old fashion designer named Mabel Asantewaa has allegedly been fatally stabbed by her boyfriend.  This tragic incident unfolded in Kalabule Chinese, near the Kasoa Tollbooth in Ghana’s Greater Accra Region. According to police reports, the suspect, 28-year-old carpenter Bra Sammy, had spent the night with Mabel before a heated argument erupted. The confrontation reportedly began when he requested intimacy, which she declined due to her menstrual cycle. The situation escalated, and he allegedly attacked her with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds that led to her death. Following the…

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Okada rider found murdered in Kwabenya

Jasmine Adjei

Residents of Kwabenya Comet in Accra are in shock over the discovery of a slain motorbike rider known as Okada, whose throat was reportedly cut in what locals describe as another alarming act of violence in the neighbourhood. This latest incident reminds a previous tragedy involving immigration officer Stephen Amoah, who was killed in a similar manner just months ago. The recurrence of such brutal crimes has intensified anxiety within the community, with many residents expressing deep concern over their safety. Locals are now calling for immediate action from law…

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