The Ghana Police Service has interdicted a police inspector stationed at the Asuoyeboah Police Station in the Ashanti Region over his alleged involvement in a robbery attack targeting a mobile money vendor in Kumasi.

The suspect, identified as Police Inspector Bright Appiah Dankwah, was arrested by the Ashanti Regional Anti-Robbery Unit following what police described as intelligence-led operations.

A statement released on Monday, May 11 and signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Headquarters, explained that a search conducted at the officer’s residences led to the retrieval of a Bruni Mod. 92 gas pistol, ammunition, and an amount of GH¢9,835 in cash.

The statement indicated that the officer has since been interdicted in line with internal disciplinary procedures pending the outcome of investigations into the alleged robbery case.

Police further disclosed that the suspect was arraigned before the Atasemanso Circuit Court on May 11, 2026, where he was remanded into police custody.

He is expected to reappear before the court on May 29, 2026, as investigations continue.

The development has sparked fresh public concern over isolated cases involving security personnel and criminal activities, particularly attacks targeting mobile money operators, who continue to face increasing security threats in parts of the country.

Mobile money vendors across Ghana have in recent years repeatedly called for enhanced protection following a series of armed robbery incidents, some of which have resulted in deaths and severe injuries.

The police administration has meanwhile reiterated its commitment to enforcing discipline within the service and ensuring that any officer found engaging in criminal conduct faces the full rigors of the law.

A Toyota Voxy driver who was captured on video has been sentenced to two months’ imprisonment in hard labour by the La Motor Court for flouting traffic regulations. 

In addition, Richard Agyarko was ordered to pay a fine of 260 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢3,120.00. 

In default, he would serve 15 days more behind bars, the Court, presided over by Madam Adwoa Sakyi Asamadu, ruled. 

Agyarko was charged with driving on the wrong side of the road, causing road obstruction, causing danger to other road users, careless and inconsiderate driving. 

The convict, whose video went viral, leading to his arrest, admitted all the offences and was convicted on his own plea. 

Police said the driver was captured in a viral video driving dangerously along the Kumasi Accra highway and endangering the lives of other road users. 

The prosecution said Agyarko was driving a Toyota Voxy vehicle with registration number EN 551-26 and was arrested following investigations by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) after the video went viral. 

He was arraigned on May 8, 2026, and pleaded guilty to all charges.  

The Ghana Police Service reiterated its commitment to enforcing road traffic laws, warning motorists against reckless driving, which continued to pose a serious threat to public safety, prosecution said.  

It urged motorists to drive responsibly and comply with all road traffic regulations to help protect lives and property. 

A suspected jealous boyfriend has allegedly set a house ablaze at Jema in the Bono East region following a misunderstanding involving his ex-girlfriend and her new partner.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday and left property destroyed, although the occupants reportedly escaped unhurt.

According to the victims, the suspect, who is currently at large, had earlier threatened the new boyfriend, identified as Kojo, warning him to stay away from the woman.

The woman said she travelled to Jema after learning about the threats in an attempt to resolve the matter.

However, while she and Kojo were asleep in the house, the suspect allegedly poured petrol around the building and set it on fire before fleeing the scene.

The victims said they detected the smell of petrol and quickly escaped before the fire spread through the house.

Properties in the house were burnt during the incident.

The two victims, speaking to Adom News, accused the suspect of carrying out the act out of jealousy.

Police are yet to officially comment on the matter, while investigations are expected to begin.

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