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Ghana Police Arrest 26 For Brandishing And Firing Toy Guns In Public

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended 26 individuals for brandishing and firing toy guns in public, an act that has raised concerns over public safety and peace. The suspects are currently under investigation and will be brought before court to face charges.     According to a statement from the …

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Attorney-General To Ghana Police: Stop Impounding Vehicles For Minor Offences

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 …

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Ghana Police Tagged As Top Recipients Of Bribes

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. …

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Ghana Police Fined GH¢100,000 For Ignoring RTI Commission’s Orders

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 …

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