General News
Stray gunshot kills a lady during an anti-robbery operation at Pigfarm
A lady died on Saturday, December 16, in Pigfarm, an Accra suburb, after a stray gunshot from a police anti-robbery operation struck her.
When the woman arrived at the hospital, she was pronounced dead.
The lady was accidentally injured during a Saturday morning raid intended at apprehending two suspected members of a group related to several thefts, according to authorities.
The Ghana Police Service’s leadership has visited the deceased’s family and offered to provide all required assistance.
Read the police statement below
The Police express deep sadness as they commiserate with the family of a lady who lost her life in the course of an anti-robbery operation conducted at Pigfarm, a suburb of Accra.
The ongoing operation targets the arrest of a criminal gang associated with numerous robberies.
On Saturday, December 16, 2023, the Police successfully arrested two members of the gang, and efforts continue to apprehend the remaining suspects.
Unfortunately, during the Saturday morning operation, a stray bullet accidentally struck a lady. Despite being rushed to the hospital, she was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The body has been deposited at the morgue for preservation and autopsy.
- The leadership of the Police Service has visited the bereaved family and remains committed to supporting them through these challenging times.
- Once again, we extend our sincerest and deepest condolences to the bereaved family.
General News
Articulator truck kills four people in Kubease
A catastrophic accident on the Accra-Kumasi road in Kubease, close to Sekyere-Nkwanta, claimed the lives of four people, including a one-year-old baby.
The deadly crash happened when an articulated truck lost control on a specific stretch of road, drifting out of its allocated lane and colliding with a Benz Sprinter bus transporting the victims.
The force of the incident was so intense that the Benz Sprinter bus somersaulted and crashed into a neighbouring ditch.
Tragically, four of the bus’s passengers died on the spot as a result of their injuries, while others on board suffered varied degrees of injury.
Following the event, wounded passengers were immediately transferred to the Ejisu Government Hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, the corpses of the deceased were respectfully laid at Juaben Government Hospital’s mortuary.
The police have taken the driver of the articulated truck into custody to help in the continuing investigations into the horrific event.
The community and authorities are in shock and grief over the unexpected loss of life and the traumatic consequences of the incident.
As road safety remains a vital problem, this occurrence emphasises the importance of alertness and obedience to traffic laws in order to prevent more catastrophic incidents on Ghana’s roadways.
General News
I pure clean water to help my sisters – Sammi Awuku
Sammi Awuku, the General Manager of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), has made a startling disclosure regarding his past.
Many people believe he was born with a golden spoon in his mouth, yet the opposite is true.
Mr Awuku explained how hardship prompted him to sell water on the street to help his parents pay for the schooling of his four sisters.
“I recall having to sell water to assist my sisters to attend Holy Child because I was the only brother and youngest of our five siblings. While others received support, I found myself totally accountable for the challenges,” he told Accra-based Peace FM.
Given this context, Mr. Awuku, a key member of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign, stated that he would be eternally thankful for the progress he has made in his life.
“Every great guy has a scar. “It could be physical, psychological, or emotional,” he explained.
Mr Awuku emphasised the necessity of understanding the repercussions of elections.
He urged young people to vote for Vice President Dr Bawumia and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to secure their future.
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Bawumia credits ECG income jump to digitization, from ¢450 million to over a billion
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has reported a considerable increase in revenue collection at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), citing government-led digitization measures.
The company’s monthly income increased from GH¢450 million to over a billion, demonstrating the usefulness of digital technologies in improving operational efficiency.
Dr. Bawumia addressed guests at the 14th Commonwealth Regional Conference for Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa, emphasising the necessity of using digital technologies in the fight against corruption and urging other member nations to follow Ghana’s lead.
The NPP flagbearer also discussed the difficulties encountered throughout the digitalization process, citing instances of sabotage by ECG employees who inserted malware into the system.
Dr Bawumia described how national security actions were required to resolve the situation, eventually resulting in the arrest of the perpetrators.
“Can you believe that system staff sabotaged it? They installed ransomware across the system. The system effectively disintegrated.
“We had to send in national security to eventually find that it was some of the staff at the IT department who were culpable,” he stated.
Recalling the malware’s interruption, he emphasised the government’s prompt reaction in repairing and digitising the system.
Dr Bawumia underlined the shift away from cash payments for power, with mobile money and electronic bank transfers becoming the preferred methods of payment.
He expressed surprise at the tremendous increase in revenue collection, highlighting the change from GH¢450 million to over a billion cedis each month as proof of the effectiveness of digitalization initiatives.
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