According to the police, the exercise was conducted simultaneously in various parts of the region including areas such as Asokwa, Manhyia, Suame, Ejisu and the Tafo Pankrono Divisions.

Ashanti Regional Police Commander, COP Ken Yeboah, addressing journalists on the swoop described the exercise as one of the biggest swoops in the region.

He said the command has commenced investigations and screening of the suspects, and those found culpable would be prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to other would-be criminals.

He indicated that, five (5) of the suspects who were found with substances suspected to be Indian hemp, have been handed over to the Drug Law Enforcement Unit for further investigations.

He added that, thirty-five (35) other female suspects also believed to be sex workers have been handed over to the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit for further investigations.

COP Yeboah revealed that, he will inform the Nigerian High Commissioner about the activities of some of his nationals engaging in illicit activities in Ghana, when he visits the Command on Friday, 13th October, 2017.

He warned that police will not give heed to persons who would want to intercede for some of the suspects.

Breakdown of the hideouts of the suspects:

1. Ashanti Central Division – One hundred and two (102) suspects were arrested at Pampaso, PZ area, Ahodwo, Adam, Railways, Columbia and Kenyase-Abirem.

2. Asokwa Division – Eighty-six (86) were rounded up at Ashfo BB, Neoplan station and Sokoban Wood Village.

3. Manhyia Division – Twenty-six (26) suspects were picked up at Alaba, Tinker Island, Affordable Housing and Akwatia-Line.

4. Ejisu Division – Sixteen (16) suspects were rounded up at Besease, Ejisu Zongo, Abenase and Onwie.

5. Tafo-Pankrono Division- Nine (9) suspects were also rounded up at Pankrono, Ahwiaa and Moshie Zongo.

6. Suame Division – Six (6) suspects were rounded up at Kotoko.

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By: Hafiz Tijani/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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Mallam Sulemana, also known as Romeo, is said to have stormed the hostel of the students at Ayeduase, near Kumasi, in the company of three other persons, on Monday, May 23.

The robbers, according to the Regional Police Commander, DCOP Ken Yeboah who briefed the press, “held the students hostage and took mobile phones, money and a television set from them.”

“Unknown to them, there was a tracker on one of the mobile phones, and with the assistance of the Police we were able to trace the suspects.”

A search conducted on Mallam Sulemana by the Police revealed “a locally manufactured pistol, 10 BB live cartridges, two Nokia mobile phones, one ladies wrist watch, and GHc 52 on him.”

The suspect, Mallam Sulemana admitted to the crime but was quick to add that his three accomplices were on the run.

DCOP Ken Yeboah said investigations are still ongoing, as they hunt for the three accomplices.

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This is according to a release from the Ashanti Regional Police command cited by Citi News.

[contextly_sidebar id=”7Uf7frSQXXkkinu3KJwguUIRLDeDBQkY”]The 13 escaped after some other members of the vigilante group overwhelmed police at the Kumasi Circuit Court on Thursday during their hearing.

Their counterparts vandalised some court property, and almost assaulted the Judge, Mary Senkyere but for police

The 13 Delta Force members were facing charges for causing disturbances at the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council after group’s raiding of the Regional Coordinating Council on March 24, 2017, where they were alleged to have assaulted the newly appointed Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator, George Adjei.

The judge had ruled that the 13 be remanded to reappear before the court on the 20th of April, 2017 after charges of conspiracy to assault a public officer and causing unlawful damage.

Following the confusion at the court, the Ashanti Regional Police Command also arrested eight members of the group who attacked the court.

The eight were arrested around the Asafo overhead close to the Prempeh Assembly Hall in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi.

GBA condemns ‘sickening’ attack on Judiciary

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) condemned the Delta Force attack on the Judiciary as horrifying and charged the Inspector General of Police to thoroughly investigate the incident.

The association warned that the incident was ushering in an era of anarchy, chaos and lawlessness which must not be condoned.

It stressed that such indulging such dastardly acts were a threat to Ghana’s Judiciary must not be tolerated or allowed under our democratic dispensation.

“The GBA condemns in no uncertain terms this blatant disregard for the orders of a duly constituted court of law and attack on the judge in the discharge of her lawful duties. This is an affront to the independence of the Judiciary and an attack on the rule of law,” the association asserted in a statement following the incident.

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It mimicked the late King of Pop’s famous dance moves while performing Slave to the Rhythm, a song from Jackson’s new posthumous album Xscape.

Timberlake’s haul of awards included top artist and Billboard 200 album.

Imagine Dragons won five and Pharrell, Robin Thicke and TI each won four.

Katy Perry was awarded top female artist, while Jennifer Lopez was handed the Icon Award, giving an emotional speech and performing at both the opening and finale of the show.

Many artists performed remotely as they were on tour including Perry – who was in Scotland – and Miley Cyrus, who sang her cover of The Beatles track Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds from the UK, with Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips.

Accepting the award for top streaming artist Cyrus thanked her “amazing fans” before sticking her tongue out.

Timberlake appeared on screen dancing with his band to accept the evening’s big prize of top artist.

“All the other finalists, Miley, Imagine Dragons, Bruno, Katy, I love you guys, it’s not a competition, but if it is, I won!” he said.

The biggest moment of the show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena came when the Michael Jackson hologram took over the stage, accompanied by dancers, beaming lights and blasts of fire – the result of several months planning.

“We tried to do as best we could what we thought Michael would have loved, and those of us who knew Michael really well, we had a good perspective on it,” said Epic Records CEO LA Reid.

Reid worked on the new posthumous album, which topped the UK charts on Sunday.

He added: “But the truth is, you can’t ever really know because he wasn’t there.”

Fans voted to give the Milestone Award to Carrie Underwood, who teamed up with fellow country star Miranda Lambert for a performance.

Imagine Dragons were happy to accept their five awards – which included top group and rock artist, in their home town of Las Vegas.

“We wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for people that believed in our band, in our small band that started here in Las Vegas from the very beginning,” said frontman Dan Reynolds.

Lorde performed her new hit Tennis Court and was a double winner – taking the prizes for best new artist and rock song for Royals.

“This whole thing started for me with a song that was written when I was 15, which I know everyone knows, but what I want to say is I am 17 and a half now and I’m so thankful,” she said.

“That wasn’t a joke,” she added as the crowd laughed. “I’m so thankful that I’ve had the opportunity to learn and grow as a new artist in the spotlight.”

Robin Thicke performed a new song Get Her Back and paid tribute to estranged wife Paula Patton as he collected top R&B song for Blurred Lines.

“Most importantly I’d like to thank my wife for her love and support and for putting up with me all these years,” he told the crowd.

Keeping Up with the Kardashians star Kendall Jenner fared less well on stage, fumbling her words while introducing Australian boyband 5 Seconds of Summer.

“And now we welcome … One …” she said, appearing to be about to say One Direction, before explaining “Guys, I’m the worst reader.”

Source: BBC

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