39 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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61 h. ago Accra Mayor Commends Security Agencies for Peaceful Christmas Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-mayor-commends-security-agencies-for-peaceful-christmas-operations/The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has commended the Metropolitan Security Council (METSEC) and emergency agencies in the city for what he described as strong performance in fire safety and general security as festive operations continue across the capital. The Mayor commended the security agencies on Christmas Eve during a meeting as part of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-mayor-commends-security-agencies-for-peaceful-christmas-operations/

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4 d. ago AMA Maintains Toll Collection Throughout Christmas and New Year

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ama-maintains-toll-collection-throughout-christmas-and-new-year/The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) will continue collecting approved tolls and fees throughout the Christmas and New Year festivities, including weekends, while activating 24 hour sanitation and security operations to sustain essential city services during the peak holiday season. In a press release issued on Tuesday, December 23, the Assembly announced that the decision targets […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ama-maintains-toll-collection-throughout-christmas-and-new-year/

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5 d. ago Accra regional police urge vigilance ahead of the festive season

In the lead-up to the festive season, the Accra Regional Police Command has stepped up its security operations across the region, with increased patrols, additional personnel, enhanced intelligence gathering, and visibility operations.

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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 380 drivers arrested in Ashanti region for charging illegal fares ahead of Christmas

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has disclosed that a total of 380 commercial drivers have been apprehended for charging passengers fees that were not approved by the authorities. According to him, the operation began in November 2025 as part of a broader effort to enforce fare regulations during the Christmas season. He also revealed that the Regional Coordinating Council is in talks with the Ministry of Transport to secure additional bus support for the Christmas festivities. In a Facebook post, the Minister stated that "since last month, 380 drivers have been arrested for charging an unapproved fee. We’re also in talks with the Ministry of Transport for bus support.

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1 week ago Greater Accra Regional Minister distributes streetlights to all 29 Assemblies

In a decisive move to enhance security and improve night-time visibility ahead of the Christmas festivities, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Ocloo, has distributed streetlights to all 29 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the region.

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