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The Attorney General’s Office has issued a directive to the Ghana Police Service to refrain from impounding and prohibiting the use of motor vehicles deemed to have violated minor road traffic regulations. The directive, signed by the Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, dated February 9, 2024, was addressed to the Inspector …

Kumawood Actor  Stephen Atanga, known popularly as Don Little has reportedly been arrested by the police after his car was involved in an accident with a motorbike rider at Kasoa. The unfortunate incident occurred when he was rushing a friend grappling with suicidal thoughts to the hospital. Eyewitnesses revealed that …

Nana Appiah Mensah, the former Chief Executive Officer of the now-defunct Menzgold, has declared his intention to revisit the police in order to reclaim the money he had entrusted to them. His surprise stemmed from the revelation that the GH¢5 million, designated for distribution to verified customers, had been placed …

A disconcerting corruption report from 2022 has drawn attention to the pervasive issue of bribery within Ghana’s public sector. The findings of the report shed light on the fact that police officers are the most susceptible to bribery among all public officials, with an alarming prevalence rate of 53.2 percent. …

The Ghana Police Service has been fined GH¢100,000 for its refusal to comply with the Right to Information (RTI) Commission’s directives, which required granting an applicant access to requested information. The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI), Africa, had sought information on the status of cases involving police brutality. Despite addressing …

Popular police officer, COP Nathan Kofi Boakye retires today after more than 30 years in service. COP Boakye leaves office as the head of the Ghana Police Service’s Legal and Prosecution Division. He also turns 60 years old today. A ceremony was held today with family, friends and top security …

The Ghana Police Service has informed the general public that sufficient security measures have been adopted to uphold peace and order during the FIFA World Cup viewing at public places. The global football showpiece kicks off on Sunday 20 November 2022.   In a statement released on Thursday (17 November), …