The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has secured the conviction and sentencing of two individuals for robbery and related offenses following thorough investigations and successful prosecution at the Bekwai Circuit Court.

The convicts are Francis Oppong, also known as Kwame Abuu, a resident of Kyekyewere near Obuasi, and Francis Nyamekye, also known as Amearo. Both were found guilty after a full trial.

They were first put before the Bekwai Circuit Court on 30th January 2024 on charges of conspiracy to commit robbery, aiding and abetment of robbery, and robbery, contrary to Sections 23(1), 20(1), and 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

On 5th January 2026, the Court, presided over by His Honour Mr Isaac Appeatu Esq., convicted the two and sentenced Francis Oppong to fifteen (15) years imprisonment with hard labour, while Francis Nyamekye was sentenced to twenty-five (25) years imprisonment with hard labour. Both convicts have since been transferred to the Kumasi Central Prison to commence their sentences.

The convictions stem from a robbery incident that occurred on 16th December 2023 at Kyekyewere near Obuasi, involving a small-scale miner. Investigations established that the convicts, together with accomplices currently at large, planned and executed the robbery at the victim’s residence and mining site. The accused, Francis Oppong, who lived in the same vicinity as the complainant, was found to have monitored the victim’s movements and relayed information to the robbery gang.

During the attack, the victim was assaulted and sustained injuries, while the robbers made away with a pump action gun, a Huawei mobile phone valued at GH¢1,200, eighteen pounds of gold valued at about GH¢100,000, and cash amounting to GH¢2,000. Further intelligence later led to the arrest of Francis Nyamekye at a private hospital in Obuasi while he was seeking medical treatment after sustaining gunshot injuries during a failed robbery attempt.

Police investigations culminated in the successful prosecution of the two convicts, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices still at large to face justice.

The Navrongo Divisional Police Command in the Upper East Region has arrested eight suspects during a special anti-crime operation conducted on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as part of efforts to ensure public safety ahead of the Christmas festivities.

The exercise, which began at about 6:00 p.m., targeted identified hotspots within the Navrongo township. Police say the operation formed part of enhanced security measures aimed at preventing criminal activities during the holiday period.

The suspects have been identified as Mohammed Nasiru, 35; Pwoawuvi Isaac, 24; Roger Kansah, 35; Akinkana Akanpiiba, 30; Kingsley Adafula, 22; Abraham Akanporise, 25; Zakaria Mohammed, 25; and Clinton Atinmoliga, 25.

Items retrieved during the swoop included tramadol tablets, seven pairs of scissors, a mobile phone, a television set, and a motorcycle.

Police in a Facebook post on Friday, December 20, said the suspects are currently in custody and will be screened, adding that those found culpable will be put before the court for prosecution in accordance with the law.

The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its commitment to maintaining law and order throughout the festive season and is urging the public to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.

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Three people have been arrested for impersonating the Speaker of Parliament and the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team arrested the three for impersonating the Speaker, IGP, and other personalities.

The suspects have been named as Gideon Awudi, 25; Edem Soku, 33 and Judith Soku, 31.

They are said to have impersonated the personalities on social media to defraud unsuspecting victims. 

Activities 

A police report said the suspects were also involved in mobile money fraud, credit card fraud, airtime sale fraud, and online sales fraud on various social media platforms.

They were arrested at Sogakope and Dabala in the Volta Region after a sustained intelligence-led operation within the Sogakope, Dzodze, and Penyi areas of the Volta Region. 

They are currently in custody, assisting with investigations.

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