15 h. ago Police frustrated as US woman who alleged kidnapping deletes video, blocks investigators

The Ghana Police Service says its efforts to investigate the viral kidnapping allegation made by an American woman in Accra have been seriously hampered by her lack of cooperation. In a statement issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the Police noted that although the woman, identified as Arianna Naomi Mackey, recorded a video claiming […]

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15 h. ago Police launch probe into viral kidnapping claim by American woman who has since left Ghana

The Ghana Police Service has opened a full-scale investigation into a viral video in which an American woman, identified as Arianna Naomi Mackey, claimed she was kidnapped and robbed in Accra by men she alleged were police officers. According to a statement from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the video, recorded at a hotel in […]

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15 h. ago Police seek diplomatic help to contact US woman who alleged kidnapping by masked officers

The Ghana Police Service says it is working through diplomatic channels to secure the cooperation of an American woman who posted a viral video alleging she was kidnapped and robbed by persons she claimed were police officers. The police made this known in a press release on Monday, December 9, 2025, detailing challenges in investigating the serious claims made by Arianna Naomi Mackey.

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32 h. ago Ghana Tourism Authority Confirms Investigation Into Alleged Kidnapping of Black American Tourists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-tourism-authority-confirms-investigation-into-alleged-kidnapping-of-black-american-tourists/The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has confirmed that it is collaborating with the Ghana Police Service and the Cyber Security Authority to investigate a viral social media video in which visiting Black American tourists claim they were kidnapped and extorted by individuals posing as police officers. In a statement issued on Monday, the GTA said […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-tourism-authority-confirms-investigation-into-alleged-kidnapping-of-black-american-tourists/

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40 h. ago Police rescues kidnap victim at Wapuli, 3 arrested, one suspect at large

The Ghana Police Service in the Northern Region has rescued a kidnap victim at Wapuli in the Yendi Division after a swift intelligence led operation. A Northern Regional situation report indicates that the case was reported to the Tamale Regional Police Intelligence Directorate, RPID, on December 2, 2025, at about 9,30 a.m. The kidnappers demanded […]

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57 h. ago Photos: Mahama presents 40 armoured vehicles to Ghana Police Service

President John Mahama has presented 40 armoured vehicles to the Ghana Police Service at the Police Headquarters to boost its operations.

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63 h. ago IGP Leads Show of Force Exercise With Newly Acquired Armoured Vehicles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-leads-show-of-force-exercise-with-newly-acquired-armoured-vehicles/Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu led a show of force exercise on Saturday, December 6, 2025, deploying the Ghana Police Service’s recently acquired armoured vehicles across key areas of Accra to signal heightened security readiness ahead of the Christmas season. The highly visible manoeuvre was designed to deter criminal activity as the nation enters […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-leads-show-of-force-exercise-with-newly-acquired-armoured-vehicles/

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3 d. ago Police rescue young woman, arrest partner in viral domestic abuse case

The Ghana Police Service has rescued a young woman seen in a viral video crying for help with a visibly injured left eye and has arrested the man allegedly responsible for the assault.

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3 d. ago Police rescue woman in viral domestic abuse video arrest suspect in Apollonia

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-rescue-woman-in-viral-domestic-abuse-video-arrest-suspect-in-apollonia/The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the rescue of a young woman seen in a disturbing viral video with a severe injury to her left eye, pleading for help from pedestrians and motorists. According to a statement shared Friday by the Service, the swift intervention was carried out by the IGP’s Special Cyber Vetting and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-rescue-woman-in-viral-domestic-abuse-video-arrest-suspect-in-apollonia/

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4 d. ago Police arrest five suspects behind robberies in Sefwi Bekwai

The Western North Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects believed to be members of a gang responsible for most robberies in and around Sefwi Bekwai, following several weeks of investigation and intelligence operations.

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5 d. ago Government Hands Over 40 Armoured Vehicles to Enhance Police Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-hands-over-40-armoured-vehicles-to-enhance-police-operations/The government has strengthened the capabilities of the Ghana Police Service with the official handover of 40 modern armoured vehicles. The presentation, held on Thursday, December 4, brought together President John Mahama, ministers of state, and police leadership in a show of support for national security efforts. Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu praised the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-hands-over-40-armoured-vehicles-to-enhance-police-operations/

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5 d. ago President Mahama presents 40 armoured vehicles to Ghana Police Service

President John Mahama has presented 40 armoured vehicles to the Ghana Police Service at the Police Headquarters to boost its operations.

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5 d. ago Mahama urges professionalism and discipline as police receive 40 new armoured vehicles

President John Mahama has urged officers of the Ghana Police Service to demonstrate responsibility, professionalism and strict adherence to safety protocols as the Service receives 40 new armoured and light-armoured vehicles to bolster national security operations.

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5 d. ago IGP warns criminal networks as police receive 40 new armoured vehicles

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has warned individuals intent on destabilising national security, as the Ghana Police Service received 40 new armoured and light-armoured vehicles at a ceremony held at Police Headquarters in Accra on Thursday, December 4.

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7 d. ago Police Special Operations Team storms Tamale, arrests 32 suspects in major anti

The Ghana Police Service’s Special Operations Team has arrested 32 suspects and retrieved large quantities of suspected narcotics during an intelligence-led operation in the Tamale Metropolis on Monday, December 1. The operation also resulted in the death of an armed suspect who allegedly opened fire on officers.

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9 d. ago Police Debunk Hoax Announcing IGP Yohuno’s Death; Caution Against Online Misinformation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-debunk-hoax-announcing-igp-yohunos-death-caution-against-online-misinformation/The Ghana Police Service has moved swiftly to quash rumours circulating on social media claiming Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has died. In a statement released via X on Sunday, November 30, the Service said it had been alerted to a growing wave of posts suggesting the IGP had passed away. Officials stressed that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-debunk-hoax-announcing-igp-yohunos-death-caution-against-online-misinformation/

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9 d. ago Ghana Police debunks death rumours, confirms IGP Yohuno is alive and discharging his duties

The Ghana Police Service has dismissed widespread rumours suggesting that Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has passed away, describing the claims as false and malicious.

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9 d. ago Ghana Police Service Denies Death Rumors About Inspector General Yohuno

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-service-denies-death-rumors-about-inspector-general-yohuno/The Ghana Police Service has dismissed circulating claims that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has died, describing the reports as false and warning perpetrators of potential legal consequences. The service issued the clarification through its official Facebook page on Sunday, November 30, 2025. The statement confirmed Yohuno remains alive, well, and actively […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-service-denies-death-rumors-about-inspector-general-yohuno/

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1 week ago CDD boss slams police for ‘wasting scarce resources’ on defamation arrests; Demands focus shift to galamsey

The Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Governance (CDD Ghana), Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, has condemned the Ghana Police Service (GPS) following the arrest of a suspect over alleged false claims related to illegal small-scale mining (galamsey).

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1 week ago Police arrest woman captured in viral video assaulting her boyfriend

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a woman captured in a viral video assaulting her boyfriend, following an operation by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team.

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