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Assemblyman, Three Others Arrested for Alleged Attack on Anti-Galamsey Task Force in Ashanti Region

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The Special Anti-Galamsey Task Force has arrested the Assemblyman for Bonteso in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region, along with three other suspects, for allegedly leading a violent confrontation against officers during an operation to clamp down on illegal mining.

The suspects have been identified as Patrick Asare, Assemblyman for Bonteso, Akwesi Amponsah, Osei Vasco, and Owusu Alexander.

 

According to police reports, the incident occurred on Wednesday, August 13, when the task force intercepted an excavator actively engaged in illegal mining during a routine patrol. While preparations were underway to transport the machine, the Assemblyman allegedly mobilised a group of miners to confront the officers.

 

The group reportedly hurled stones and other objects at the task force, issued threats of bloodshed, and openly dared the officers to move the excavator. Despite the hostility, the officers maintained what police described as “professional conduct” and managed to arrest four individuals, including the Assemblyman.

 

Two officers—Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Bawah Abdul Jalil and G/Sgt. Agblekpe Mawuena Yao—sustained injuries during the clash.

 

Police say the miners also blocked all exit routes to trap the task force, and when officers attempted to clear the blockade, they came under live fire from two individuals armed with pump action guns. The task force responded with what authorities termed “appropriate force” to neutralise the threat, disperse the crowd, and secure the excavator.

 

The seized machine has been transported to the Manso Adubia Police Station for safe keeping. All four suspects are expected to be transferred to Accra for prosecution.

 

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Police Arrest NPP’s Abronye Over Alleged Offensive Conduct

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The Ghana Police Service has arrested Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, for what they describe as offensive conduct likely to disturb public peace.

 

In a statement issued on Monday, September 8, the Police confirmed that Abronye was taken into custody earlier in the day and is currently being held. He is expected to be arraigned before court in the coming days.

 

Although the statement did not provide details of the incident that triggered his arrest, Abronye has in recent weeks drawn public attention after filing asylum applications in eight countries — including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, Germany, and Côte d’Ivoire — citing political persecution and threats to his life.

 

Meanwhile, Police investigations linked to Abronye also prompted a search of the residence of former NPP Youth Organiser, Moses Abor, on Sunday. However, Mr. Abor was not found during the operation.

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Two Women Granted GH¢100,000 Bail Each Over Offensive TikTok Comments About President Mahama

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Two women facing charges for making abusive remarks against former President John Dramani Mahama following the August 6 helicopter crash have been granted bail.

 

The Adenta Circuit Court admitted Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old National Service Person, and Charity Dede Tetteh, a 29-year-old beautician, to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 each with two sureties, one of which must be justified with property.

 

Both pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit a crime with offensive conduct, and offensive conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.

 

The prosecution alleged that during a TikTok live session, the accused stated: “We would have been happier if the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, was involved in the helicopter crash and dwarfs had eaten him up. A lot of people are dying under his tenure of office.” The remarks were later shared on Birago’s TikTok account, under the name “Abena Birago.”

 

Presiding judge Mrs. Angela Attache cautioned the accused to avoid further trouble, stressing the sensitive nature of the case.

 

A legal team led by Mr. Enoch Anhwere Afoakwa represented the accused, while Chief Inspector Maxwell Lanyo prosecuted. The prosecution also revealed that investigators are seeking a High Court order to access the accused persons’ mobile phones, though they did not oppose the bail request.

 

The matter has been adjourned to November 5, 2025, with forensic evidence of the live-stream already secured for trial.

 

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Chinese National and Ghanaian Arrested in Akwatia for Illegal Possession of Ammunition

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Police in Akwatia have arrested two men, including a Chinese national, for allegedly possessing ammunition without authorization.

 

The suspects, 32-year-old Enoch Asiedu and 58-year-old Lu Youyan, were intercepted around 9 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Boadua Livingstone snap checkpoint during a routine police patrol.

 

According to police reports, the two were travelling in a Toyota Hilux pickup when officers conducted a search and discovered four live BB cartridges inside the vehicle. The suspects were immediately taken to the Akwatia Police Station along with the seized ammunition.

 

During interrogation, Asiedu claimed the cartridges belonged to their employer, identified only as Mohammed, who is said to own the pickup. Police have since launched efforts to locate Mohammed for questioning.

 

Both men are currently in police custody as investigations continue.

 

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