16 h. ago Three Suspected Armed Robbers Killed in Christmas Eve Shootout

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/three-suspected-armed-robbers-killed-in-christmas-eve-shootout/Three suspected robbers were killed during a shootout with police in a bush between Anwiankwanta and the Jacobu Junction in the Ashanti Region on Christmas Eve. The men were part of a five-member gang allegedly preparing to launch attacks along the Anwiankwanta to Obuasi road. Police received intelligence on December 24, 2025, that the gang […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/three-suspected-armed-robbers-killed-in-christmas-eve-shootout/

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38 h. ago Ashanti: Police kill 3 suspected robbers during shootout at Anwiankwanta on Christmas Eve

Three suspected robbers were killed during a shootout with the police in a bush between Anwiankwanta and the Jacobu Junction in the Ashanti Region on Christmas Eve. The three were part of a gang of five who reportedly opened fire on the police when they saw them. The remaining two are on the run. Following […]

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38 h. ago Three suspected armed robbers shot dead by Police in Ashanti region

Police in the Ashanti South Regional Command have shot dead three suspected armed robbers who attempted a highway robbery between Anwiankwanta and Jacobu in the Ashanti Region. Two others reportedly escaped arrest. The Ashanti South Regional Police Command revealed that intelligence indicated suspects Seidu, Tijani, and others—wanted in connection with several robberies and killings in […]

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6 d. ago Kumasi gridlock forces commuters to walk miles ahead of Christmas rush

Kumasi has been hit by heavy traffic congestion ahead of the Christmas holidays, forcing frustrated commuters to walk long distances after spending hours in stalled vehicles. Despite police deployment and traffic-management efforts, major routes across the Ashanti regional capital have been overwhelmed by a surge in the number of vehicles entering the city. Long queues […]

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8 d. ago Ashanti Regional Police deploy over 1,000 officers for festive security

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched a large-scale security operation ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, deploying more than 1,000 officers across the region to maintain law and order. Speaking at a press briefing at the Regional Headquarters, Regional Police Commander DCOP Osei Akoto Arthur said the increased visibility of personnel is meant to deter crime, ease holiday traffic, and ensure a swift response to emergencies.

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1 week ago Ashanti Region: Military officer arrested over alleged illegal sale of firearms

A Warrant Officer Class II of the Ghana Armed Forces has been arrested in the Ashanti Region for allegedly attempting to sell high-powered firearms and ammunition to civilians, following an intelligence-led operation by the Ashanti South Police Intelligence Directorate (PID).

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