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A/R: 25-Year-Old Arrested with Cache of Ammunition and Military Gear Near Asankare Police Barrier

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May 13, 2025

A 25-year-old man, Yussif Mohammed, is in police custody after being found in possession of a significant stockpile of ammunition, weapons accessories, and military-style gear near the Asankare Police barrier in the Ashanti Region.

The arrest occurred on Wednesday, May 8, following a collaborative effort between the Konongo Divisional Police Command and vigilant members of the public.

According to police, the incident unfolded when a backpack fell from an Accra-bound passenger bus traveling from Kumasi, on which Yussif was a passenger. Observant eyewitnesses noticed the dropped bag and quickly alerted nearby officers, who moved in to investigate.

A search of the backpack revealed a disturbing assortment of items, including:

207 rounds of assorted ammunition: 97 G3 rounds, 42 AK-47 rounds, and 35 CZ rounds
Two G3 magazines loaded with live rounds, along with empty CZ and G3 magazines
A bulletproof vest, military trousers, boots, and smocks adorned with talismans
A crash helmet, black and green pullovers, jackets, and dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp

At a press briefing, Ashanti South Regional Police Commander ACP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba confirmed the arrest and detailed the items recovered.

“The suspect was on a bus bound for Accra from Kumasi when the backpack fell off. Police officers responded promptly after being alerted and apprehended him when he admitted ownership of the bag,” ACP Nyaaba said.

He added that investigations are underway and that the suspect will be processed for court in the coming days.

The commander also issued a stern warning to criminals operating in the region, emphasizing the police’s increased vigilance and commitment to maintaining public safety.

“We are intensifying our efforts to rid communities of criminals and ensure that citizens can go about their daily lives in peace and security,” he stated.

ACP Nyaaba appealed to the public to support law enforcement by remaining vigilant and sharing information that could aid in crime prevention.

“We cannot do this alone. Community vigilance is essential,” he said.

The incident has raised alarm over the quantity and type of weaponry recovered from a single individual, with authorities now probing the suspect’s motives and possible connections.

Further updates will be shared as the investigation progresses.

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JUST IN: Two New Mpox Cases Confirmed in Accra

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May 15, 2025

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Health authorities have confirmed two new Mpox cases in the Accra Metropolitan Area of the Greater Accra Region. These are the first confirmed infections reported in Ghana this year.

In response, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has instructed all regional health directors to reactivate their Public Health Emergency Operations Centres. They have also been directed to intensify surveillance, risk communication, and case management efforts nationwide.

The two cases are unrelated and were both detected at a healthcare facility. Contact tracing is underway, and the patients are currently under close monitoring to prevent further transmission.

Ghana’s Mpox outbreak began on June 8, 2022, with five initial cases. By November 2023, 34 confirmed cases had been recorded. Before this outbreak, Mpox was not considered endemic in Ghana.

In a circular signed by the Director-General, the GHS called for a renewed and coordinated national response, emphasizing the need for enhanced detection and containment strategies.

Mpox is a viral disease similar to smallpox, characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash. It spreads through direct contact with an infected person’s skin, bodily fluids, or during sexual contact. Symptoms include fever, rash or lesions, fatigue, headaches, muscle and back pain, and swollen glands.

Across Africa, Mpox remains a serious public health issue. As of March 2025, over 24,200 cases and approximately 260 deaths have been reported in 22 countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been the most affected, accounting for the majority of cases and fatalities.

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May 14, 2025

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Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi Charged Over Unexecuted $2 Million Sky Train Deal

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3 days ago

May 13, 2025

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Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, former Board Chair of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), has been formally charged with conspiracy to commit a crime—specifically, wilfully causing financial loss to the state.

The charges, filed under Sections 23(1) and 179A(3)(a) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), are linked to a $2 million payment made in 2019 to Africa Investor Holdings Limited for the development of an urban Sky Train system in Accra—a project that never came to fruition.

Court documents reveal that the funds were released in February 2019 without proper board authorization for either the share acquisition or the disbursement. As the funds belonged to GIIF, a state-owned entity, their unauthorized release has sparked legal action.

Investigations indicate that due process was not followed. Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi, named as the second accused, told investigators in his caution statement that he approved the payment on the advice of the first accused, Solomon Asamoah, who served as Chief Executive Officer of GIIF at the time.

However, neither Ameyaw-Akumfi nor Asamoah has been able to explain the whereabouts of the funds.

Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi was recently arrested in connection with the failed Sky Train agreement, which was initially touted as a transformative urban transport solution for Accra. The proposed elevated light rail system was intended to ease traffic congestion in the capital and other major cities.

The project was to be executed through a public-private partnership between the Government of Ghana and Africa Investment (PTY) Limited, a South Africa-based firm that was expected to provide funding, technology, and infrastructure. Despite the substantial initial payment, the project never advanced beyond the planning stage.