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JUST IN: NADMO confirms five deaths in Accra floods

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The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that five people lost their lives following the heavy flooding that hit parts of the Greater Accra Region on Sunday, May 18.

The organisation attributed the deadly incident to poor drainage systems and unchecked urban development.

Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on Friday, Director of Inspectorate at NADMO, Richard Amo Yartey, clarified that three of the deaths occurred in the Ga East Municipality, while the remaining two were recorded in Adenta.

READ ALSO: VIDEO: 3 confirmed dead in Adentan flood, MCE blames construction on waterways

“Our records indicate that five lives were lost, three in the Ga East Municipality and two in the Adenta Municipality. It is so unfortunate, and it also tells us that we need to intensify our education. I will advise citizens to pay attention to weather warnings. It is in our interest to stay informed about potential risks,” he urged.

Mr. Yartey attributed the widespread flooding not to the volume of rainfall, but to the inability of Accra’s drainage infrastructure to handle even moderate rains.

According to the Ghana Meteorological Agency, the area recorded just 25 millimetres of rain, but the impact was severe due to prior showers and excessive runoff from higher grounds.

Several communities, including Adenta, Kaneshie, Weija, Adabraka, and parts of Tema were severely affected. Roads became impassable, vehicles were submerged, and thousands of residents were left stranded.

NADMO reiterated its call for stricter enforcement of building regulations and better urban planning.

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NACOC Seizes Cannabis at Swissport Terminal; 2 Arrested, 2 at Large

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The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has delivered a significant blow to international drug trafficking networks with the seizure of 738 compressed parcels of suspected cannabis at the Swissport Terminal in Accra on July 5.

The substantial illicit consignment, meticulously hidden within 40 boxes falsely labelled as “assorted food items”, was on its way to the United Kingdom, highlighting the country’s persistent challenge as a transit point for illicit drugs bound for European markets.

This latest interception follows weeks of intensive intelligence gathering and surveillance by NACOC officials, a testament to their continuous efforts in disrupting sophisticated drug operations.

Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with the Swissport seizure and are currently assisting with investigations.

However, authorities have declared two other key suspects, Lincoln Nii OKAIJA (born March 27, 1979) and Kate DAVIDSON, alias “Esi”, as wanted persons, urging the public to provide any information that could lead to their capture.

The trafficking of cannabis remains a prevalent issue in Ghana.

According to NACOC’s 2022 statistics, the commission seized a record-breaking 59,900 kg of illicit drugs that year, a significant increase from 15,458 kg in 2021.

While cocaine seizures often dominate headlines, cannabis consistently features in large quantities due to its local cultivation and demand, as well as its role in international illicit trade routes.

In a related and equally impactful development, NACOC on June 24 conducted a major anti-narcotics operation across Akyem Oda and Akroso in the Eastern Region.

This targeted raid, the culmination of weeks of meticulous intelligence work and discreet surveillance on suspected individuals and businesses, resulted in the arrest of 14 suspects involved in the possession and distribution of illegal drugs.

As part of the stringent crackdown in the Eastern Region, NACOC officials shut down three licensed chemical stores found to be engaging in illicit activities.

These establishments were discovered to be selling unregistered and controlled substances without proper authorisation, a dangerous practice that fuels drug abuse within communities.

The operation yielded large quantities of illegal drugs and suspicious pharmaceutical products, including “red” (likely codeine-based cough syrup, a commonly abused substance in Ghana) and cannabis, among others.

Ghana has been actively collaborating with international partners, including the UK, to combat drug trafficking, recognising its transnational nature.

Such collaborations involve intelligence sharing, joint operations, and capacity building to dismantle criminal networks.

Penalties for drug trafficking in Ghana are severe, with the Narcotic Drugs (Control, Enforcement and Sanctions) Act of 1990 (PNDCL 236) stipulating a minimum of ten years imprisonment for offences related to possession, importation, or exportation of narcotic drugs without lawful authority.

NACOC officials have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to dismantling drug networks across the country.

They have appealed to residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious drug-related activities in their communities, emphasising that public cooperation is paramount to their success in ensuring a drug-free Ghana.

These recent operations underscore NACOC’s proactive stance in safeguarding public health and national security from the pervasive threat of illegal narcotics.

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Two Rescued After Early Morning Trailer Crash In Asante Akim Central

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Two individuals were rescued in the early hours of Saturday, 5 July, following a serious collision between two trailers on the Three Lane stretch in Asante Akim Central.

According to a statement issued by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Konongo-Odumase Fire Station GNFS via their official Facebook page, upon receiving a distress call rushed to the scene.

Arriving at the scene to find two trailers involved in a crash one Nigeria-bound Man Diesel trailer with registration number JBD 704ZY and another with registration number GS 7884-18.

The crash left two persons trapped inside the vehicles.

Leading Fireman (LFM) Siale headed the GNFS rescue team, which employed advanced extrication techniques including door removal, pedal removal, and dashboard rolling to free the victims safely.

Both casualties were transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Their current conditions have not yet been disclosed.

Preliminary details indicate that the trailer registered GS 7884-18 sustained severe frontal damage, while the Nigeria-bound JBD 704ZY trailer suffered partial damage to its rear.

Authorities have commenced investigations to ascertain the cause of the crash.

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SHS Girl Shot Dead At Bimbilla Fire Festival Celebration

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A young girl whose name has been given as Fatima has been shot dead at the Fire Festival in Bimbilla, within the Nanumba North Municipality of the Northern Region.

According to a reporter with Beat FM, Mohammed Abdul-Rashid Natogmah, Fatima, a year two student of the Bimbilla Senior High School, was hit by a stray bullet while a procession was moving from the regent’s palace to the Wampu Dam, where the fire was to be thrown.

READ ALSO: Stray bullet kills Nkwanta SHS student in Oti Region

Mr Natogmah said they were at the palace when they heard someone had been hit by a bullet, adding that they moved to the hospital to confirm the incident.

“I was at the palace when we heard the incident, so we rushed to the hospital, and the dead body was brought to the hospital. I even helped in removing the dead body,” he narrated.

Mr Natogmah said a young lady, assumed to be a friend of Fatima, who was part of the team that accompanied the body to the hospital, said they had sneaked out of the house to the festival because their parents had asked that they should not attend the festival.

“When we asked, the lady told us the girl was from one area called Bayawaya in Bimbilla, and the name is Fatima. She said before they came out, the parents didn’t want them to come out, so they hid and sneaked to the scene,” he said.

Mr Natogmah said the source of the shot remains unknown, and the police have yet to commence investigations into the incident.

The Regent of Bimbilla, Nyelimbolgu Naa Yakubu Andani II, had cautioned against any acts that could mar the beautiful celebration.

He emphasised that the celebration held significant importance for the area and urged the youth to conduct themselves with decorum.

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