Crime Watch
Half-Assini Police Commander shoots himself
Superintendent of Police Cyprian Zenge, the Half-Assin District Police Commander, is said to have committed suicide. In the early hours of Saturday, January 30, 2021, the officer committed suicide by shooting himself at his Bungalow in Half Assini. “I am fed up with this world,” read a suicide note discovered. The Western Regional Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Ms. Olivia Adiku, confirmed the news. “The Regional Crime Sce...[Read More]
Seven dead, 18 injured after road crash at Abusakope
On Thursday, December 31, 2020, seven people were killed in a road accident in Abusakope, Eastern Region. The incident, which involved a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus travelling from Accra to Ho and a tipper truck, injured 18 people. It happened around 7:20 p.m. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter bus is said to have collided with a tipper truck carrying sand that was parked near the side of the road. According to police, all 18 passengers, including the driver, were injured and were taken to Akuse Governme...[Read More]
Anas Aremeyaw condemns threats on journalists
Anas Aremeyaw Anas of Tiger Eye P.I., an investigative journalist, has asked state authorities and other agencies to ensure that media personnel who continue to receive death threats receive immediate protection. He is also seeking justice for a colleague journalist who was brutally murdered in the course of his work. Anas’ call follows recent reports of threats and attacks on journalists in the country. He specifically named Manasseh Azure Awuni, Edward Adeti, Afia Pokuaah, Captain Smart,...[Read More]
