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Upper East Region
Latest crime, police and court reports from the Upper East Region (regional capital: Bolgatanga).
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Violent CrimeSeven suspects arrested over robberiesGhanaCrimes
Seven suspects arrested over robberies
Violent CrimeCollege lecturer dies after alleged military assaultGhanaCrimes
College lecturer dies after alleged military assault
Top StoriesYouth group seeks intervention in Binduri Bawku conflictGhanaCrimes
Youth group seeks intervention in Binduri Bawku conflict
Violent CrimeMan dead AK-47 found in BinduriGhanaCrimes
Man dead AK-47 found in Binduri
Youth CrimeTwo security guards granted bail in defilement caseGhanaCrimes
Two security guards granted bail in defilement case
Violent CrimeSix arrested for tricycle rider's deathGhanaCrimes
Six arrested for tricycle rider's death
Six Arrested in Alleged Tricycle Rider Murder in Upper East Region
Youth CrimeBolgatanga Schoolgirl Abuse Allegations Under ScrutinyGhanaCrimes
Bolgatanga Schoolgirl Abuse Allegations Under Scrutiny
Youth CrimeEduwatch Demands Review of School Sanction on Abuse VictimGhanaCrimes
Eduwatch Demands Review of School Sanction on Abuse Victim
Youth CrimeTwo Watchmen Arrested Over Abuse Of Autistic StudentGhanaCrimes
Two Watchmen Arrested Over Abuse Of Autistic Student
Youth CrimeNCPTAs praises state action on BOGISS abuse caseGhanaCrimes
NCPTAs praises state action on BOGISS abuse case
Top StoriesMinister Criticizes School Over Assault Case HandlingGhanaCrimes
Minister Criticizes School Over Assault Case Handling
GES Confirms Sexual Assault Allegation at Bolgatanga Girls SHS; Two Watchmen Arrested
Youth CrimeEducation Ministry Condemns Alleged Abuse at BOGISSGhanaCrimes
Education Ministry Condemns Alleged Abuse at BOGISS
Youth CrimeTwo watchmen interdicted over alleged assault at Bolgatanga Girls SHSGhanaCrimes
Two watchmen interdicted over alleged assault at Bolgatanga Girls SHS
Police Seize 500 Cartons of Tramadol in Widana, Upper East Region
Drug OffencesPolice Seize 500 Cartons of Tramadol in Bawku WestGhanaCrimes
Police Seize 500 Cartons of Tramadol in Bawku West
Drug Offences14 arrested for growing and selling drugsGhanaCrimes
14 arrested for growing and selling drugs
White Collar CrimePaga Demands Public Hearing on AKSA Bribery ClaimsGhanaCrimes
Paga Demands Public Hearing on AKSA Bribery Claims
Police Officer Arrested for GH¢8,700 Mobile Money Fraud in Upper East
Police ReportsBolgatanga traders ask police to keep special unitGhanaCrimes
Bolgatanga traders ask police to keep special unit
Court Cases & JudgmentsSupreme Court clears Talensi Chief and Council SecretaryGhanaCrimes
Supreme Court clears Talensi Chief and Council Secretary
Police ReportsGroup praises police efforts in Upper EastGhanaCrimes
Group praises police efforts in Upper East
Violent CrimeThree arrested for alleged ritual killing in BawkuGhanaCrimes
Three arrested for alleged ritual killing in Bawku
Violent CrimeTwo arrested for alleged murder of 10-year-old boyGhanaCrimes
Two arrested for alleged murder of 10-year-old boy
Navrongo SHS Students Vandalize New Fence, Investigation Launched
VC Sacked Over GH¢19.5M Scandal at Bolga Tech University, EOCO Investigates
Property CrimeTwo Nigerians arrested for cattle rustlingGhanaCrimes
Two Nigerians arrested for cattle rustling
Youth CrimeMan arrested for alleged defilement in Upper East RegionGhanaCrimes