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2 robbers jailed 12 years
Two suspected robbers, Sameed Issa, and Ivor Constance Kwahie, were last Friday, sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by the Fiapre Circuit Court in the Bono Region.
A statement from the Police said the two convicts were arrested through a police-public collaboration on Monday, October 11, 2021 when they robbed their victim of three iPhones, a wristwatch, a car key and GH₵ 350.00 at gunpoint
In a related development, the statement said on Thursday, October 14, some unknown men allegedly kidnapped Tahidu Adam, 38, at Dakpen, in the Northern Region.
It said the victim was later rescued by the members of the community, who also led the police to arrest Inusah Abdulai and Amadu Ahmed.
One locally manufactured pistol and five live AAA cartridges were retrieved from them, the statement said.
It expressed gratitude to the leaders and people of Fiapre and Dakpen for their active participation in crime-fighting.
“A solid police-community partnership is critical for effective policing. We, therefore, urge other communities to support the police to bring the activities of criminals to a halt for safer and peaceful communities,” it said. – GNA
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CSA working closely with X to restore President Mahama’s page
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has provided an update on President Mahama’s Twitter page hack.
According to them in a statement today, in the early hours of Monday, March 17, 2025, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) received a report concerning the compromise of President John Dramani Mahama’s X (formerly Twitter) account, @JDMahama.
According to them, the account has been used to promote a cryptocurrency called “Solana Africa”.
They revealed, “We understand the public concern this incident has generated and are actively addressing the situation. “
The Authority noted that they are working closely with X and other relevant stakeholders to
address this incident and prevent future occurrences.
The CSA will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
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Interior Minister Welcomes New Inspector General of Police
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, welcomed the new Inspector General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohono to his office in Accra.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno visited the Hon. Minister to formally introduce himself to him.
Mr. Yohuno assured the Minister of his commitment to collaboration, aiming to make the Police Service one of the best in the region.
In response, Muntaka congratulated Mr. Yohuno on his new role and pledged his support for a successful tenure.
The Minister also tasked the IGP to improve professionalism in the Service.
