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The Criminal Investigations Department of the Barbados Police Service's Northern Division has made a breakthrough in investigations into the unnatural death of Romario Roach.
They have arrested and formally charged Shamar Michael Inniss, 25 years, of French Village, St. Peter for Roach's murder on May 12, 2023.
They have also jointly charged Dillon Kadeem Griffith, 29 years, of Collins, St. Peter, with violent disorder on the the day of the incident.
📸 The Barbados Police Service provided photos of Shamar Michael Inniss (left) and Dillon Kadeem Griffith (right).
Two young men facing multiple joint and separate charges were both remanded to Dodds Prison.
Amir Oladele Blackman, 21 years, of River Land, St Phillip, and 19-year-old Keenan Zavier Browne of Four Hill, St Peter were remanded until June 15 when they appeared before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes on Monday.
The Agona Swedru Circuit Court in the Central Region, has sentenced two men to 10 years imprisonment in hard labour for robbing two Senior High School (SHS) students.
The convicts, Markvelly Kwame Wise, a carpenter, and Alex Aidoo, also known as password, a driver, were jailed five years each.
Wise and Aidoo, who were charged with robbery, pleaded not guilty.
Prosecuting, Police Sergeant Emmanuel Akonnor, told the court presided over by Mr Jonathan Nunoo that the convicts were residents of Gomoa Eshiem, near Mozano, in Gomoa.
The court heard that the complainants were Master Richard Awotwe-Quaye and Master Obed Wilson, day students of Mozano SHS.
Sgt Akonnor said the convicts, who are friends went to a private hostel, where the complainants lodged, and informed occupants there about an impending operation.
The court heard that the convicts told the occupants that there would be an operation by some persons at the hostel, and they (occupants) should pay monies for them to be exempted.
Sgt Akonnor said the complainants did not take the convicts serious, but they (convicts) later stormed the hostel wielding a machete and broke into the apartment of the victims.
The prosecution said Wise and Aido forcibly collected two laptops valued at GH¢3,700, and two mobile phones valued at GH¢2,500, and fled the scene.
Sgt Akonnor said the victims reported the case to the police, and the two convicts were arrested.
The prosecution said investigations revealed that the convicts sold their booty to Sam at Agona Swedru, at a total cost of GH¢700 and shared the proceeds.
Sgt Akonnor said all attempts to arrest Sam for dishonestly receiving had failed, and the police were on his heels.
Source:GNA
Deborah Seyram Adablah, a former National Service personnel, who sued her banker sugar daddy and boss, Ernest Nimako, has been arrested by the police.
The cause of her arrest is yet to be confirmed. However, sources suggest it may be due to her refusal to provide a car under contention, to the court’s registrar as ordered by the judge hearing her case against the banker.
Seyram announced her arrest through a live social media video, where she questioned why she was being apprehended as she had not committed any crime.
The police hauled her off to the regional police station after she demanded an explanation in her locality, Labadi.
She asked why she was being transported to another station as her locality is where she should be held.
As yet, the exact reason behind Seyram’s arrest is unknown. An update on the situation will occur once there is further confirmation.
The management of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has condemned an attack on a team of Immigration officers on patrol at the Aflao border last night, calling for an end to such acts.
The officers, who were on patrol duties at Beat 6 of the Aflao border, were pelted with stones, resulting in three of them sustaining serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the Ketu South Municipal Hospital under stiff security.
The GIS, in a statement signed by its Head of Public Affairs, C/SUPT. Michael Amoako-Atta said while they appreciated the cooperation and support from border residents and citizens, those attacks on officers by some members of the public should stop immediately.
“Management of the Ghana Immigration Service has received with great displeasure the report of an attack on a team of Immigration Officers on patrol duties at Beat 6 of the Aflao border by yet-to-be-identified assaulters at about 2325 hours last night.
“The assaulters were however dispersed by warning shots from the patrol team ahead of the arrival of a reinforcement team of Immigration Officers. One bystander however sustained injuries from a gunshot and is currently responding to treatment.
“We condemn the attack in no uncertain terms and advise border residents of Aflao, commuters and citizens, in general, to consider border officials as people working ultimately for the safety of our motherland," the statement read.
It said the management of GIS would continue to keep a close eye on the situation at Aflao, and all necessary mechanisms would be deployed to keep border security uncompromised.
It called on all Officers, especially at the Aflao Sector Command, to remain resolute and not be deterred by the unfortunate incident.
Source: graphic.com.gh
Madam Cynthia Delarko, a matron at Asukawkaw Senior High School (SHS) in the Oti Region, has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a food consignment meant for the school.
The arrest was made by Mr Mark Oduro, the Assembly member of the Asukawkaw Electoral Area, following a tip-off, and the matron was subsequently handed over to the Katanga Police for further investigation.
According to Mr Oduro, the stolen food items include bags of rice, bags of beans, canned tomatoes in large and small sizes, and a gallon of Frytol vegetable oil.
He mentioned that this was not the first incident of its kind, and previous thefts had gone unnoticed. As a result, he decided to monitor the movement of subsequent food consignments intended for student meals.
The arrest was made to address the actions of the suspect, which undermine the government's free SHS policy.
The headmaster of the school, Mr. John Sitsofe Nukunu, declined to comment on the matter and requested authorization from the Ghana News Agency (GNA) to provide further information.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mr Kennedy Frimpong, the Katanga Police commander, confirmed the arrest and stated that investigations were ongoing.
Source:GNA
The Comptroller General of Immigration (CGI) Mr. Kwame Asuah Takyi (Esq) has promoted Assistant Immigration Control Officer II (AICO II) Nurideen Abdul-Ganiew Takra to the rank of AICO I.
The Officer was promoted in a decoration ceremony at the Immigration National Headquarters in Accra.
His promotion follows his swift intervention in saving the lives of two policemen who were attacked by an assailant close to an Anglican Church at Sefwi Wiawso.
AICO I Takra, an Officer stationed at Sefwi Wiawso in the Western North Region, received a huge commendation for his swift intervention.
The Comptroller General of Immigration, Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi (middle) with the Director-General of MTTD, Commissioner of Police Francis Ebenezer Doku (right) handing a plaque to AICO I Nurideen Abdul-Ganiew Takra (left)
Mr. Kwame Asuah Takyi (Esq) who promoted the brave Officer on behalf of the National Immigration Management Committee, expressed his gratitude to the Western North Regional Police Command for recognizing and appreciating AICO I Takra during a visit to the hero’s post at Sefwi Wiawso.
Given the sensitive nature of law enforcement work, particularly in protecting lives and property, the CGI was of the view that AICO I Takra’s promotion and awards were well-deserved.
Mr. Takyi thanked the elated Officer on behalf of the GIS, all security agencies and Ghana as a whole, and encouraged him to continue to serve selflessly and professionally.
The Comptroller General of Immigration, Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi (right) decorating AICO I Nurideen Abdul-Ganiew Takra
The Director of the Migration Unit at the Ministry of Interior, Mr. Dominic Afriyie Agyemang speaking on behalf of the Minister for the Interior, Ambrose Dery, described the act of overcoming fear to save the lives of two policemen and onlookers as heroic and praiseworthy.
Mr. Agyemang bemoaned recent horrific incidents that resulted in the deaths of some officers, stating that, “the recent murders of the young military man at Ashaiman and an Immigration Officer at Bawku are still fresh in our memories, but should not deter officers from fighting for peace and unity for our country.”
He said AICO I Takra’s intervention prevented a bloodbath that would have killed both the officers and the church members who were terrified at the scene.
He described the intervention as a display of bravery, valour and selflessness towards the State.
Representative of the Inspector General of Police at the event, Director-General of the Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD), Commissioner of Police (COP) Francis Ebenezer Doku expressed appreciation on behalf of the entire Police Service to AICO I Takra for the heroic act.
AICO I Nurideen Abdul-Ganiew Takra (middle) flanked by the CGI Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi (immediate left) and the Deputy Comptroller Generals of Immigration
COP Doku called on other security agencies, especially the GIS and the Ghana Police Service to strengthen partnerships and develop a better sense of solidarity since they shared a common goal of maintaining peace and order.
In addition to the promotion, AICO I Takra was awarded a plaque, a certificate and a citation in recognition of his heroism.
The Comptroller General of Immigration, Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi during his address
The valiant Officer, in appreciation of the honour given him pledged his continual dedication to the core values of the GIS, which include professionalism, integrity and respect for human rights. He was quick to express thanks to Allah for giving him the courage to save the day.
Also joining the GIS to honour AICO I Takra were the Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Mr. Julius A. Kuunuor, the Director General of Prisons, Mr. Isaac Kofi Egyir, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Madam Faustina Agyeiwaa, and a representative of the Commissioner of Customs, Assistant Commissioner Eric Bonney.
Source: Ghana Immigration Service
A man was shot and a two police officers injured during an incident in Blades Hill, St Philip, Saturday night.
Just after 9 pm police responded to a report of an altercation between a man and residents of the area.
On arrival, officers attempted to subdue the man “whose behaviour was quite eratic.”
While attempting to subdue the man a police officer was stabbed in his upper left shoulder.
Police called for further assistance and a response was made by other patrolling units.
Police say an officer with one of the responding units was struck by a bottle thrown by the assailant.
The assailant was shot by police. He received an injury to his lower back. He was transported to hospital where he is receiving medical treatment and is in stable condition.
Both police officers were transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where they were treated and discharged.
Police investigations are ongoing.
One person has died, and several others injured following renewed clashes at Yong Dakpemyili, a suburb of Tamale in the Northern Region of Ghana.
According to the Assembly member for the area, Abdul Wahab Dawuda, there was a reprisal attack on Saturday dawn after Thursday night’s shooting.
The incident on Saturday saw about three homes burnt. According to reports some residents have fled the community.
Police have moved in to calm the situation.
Police in the Northern Region are already investigating an earlier shooting in the area.
Sources in the community say there were gunshots in the town on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
They attributed the incident to a long-standing chieftaincy dispute between two brothers in the community.
The Assemblyman for the community, Abdul Wahab Dawuda confirmed the incident and disclosed that some residents sustained injuries.
“There were some gunshots as a result of two brothers feuding over a chieftaincy title. One side was to perform some particular traditional activity and some people sustained some injuries, but there is currently calm in the community, but we don’t know what may happen next.”
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Caribbean politicians, academics and other stakeholders, including police commissioners began a two-day symposium on Monday examining violence as a public health issue against the backdrop of increasing violent crimes across the region.
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General Dr Carla Barnett told the opening ceremony that the presence of at least 10 regional leaders “is a clear indication of the gravity of the crime and violence situation in member states” and the importance that regional governments attach to finding strategies to effectively address the situation.
“This symposium began as a national undertaking, but it is clear that the rising crime and violence is affecting all our member states, so the move to expand the frame to give it a regional scope is much appreciated.”
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Barnett said violence in the region is an epidemic, and like any epidemic, effective strategies to combat the spread require data and research, as well as human and financial resources to allow timely implementation of solutions to address the root causes of crime and mitigate the devastating impact of crime and violence on societies”.
Under the theme, Violence as a Public Health Issue – The Crime Challenge, the symposium seeks to promote dialogue and regional action aimed at violence reduction and crime prevention.
The Guyana-based CARICOM Secretariat said the region’s method of addressing crime and violence from a social prevention perspective as well as a criminal justice perspective has been the traditional approach for a number of years.
It said the conventional approach of the criminal justice system focuses on retribution, imprisonment, rehabilitation and restoration, with the goal of restoring harmony and reintegrating people into society. However, this has resulted in consistently escalating levels of crime and violence which have been an ongoing concern of CARICOM leaders for several years.
“Given CARICOM’s deep concern about the unprecedented levels of crime, heads of Government resolved to increase focus on the determinants of crime by taking a public health approach which would first identify the causal factors and preventions where possible, followed by interventions.
The topics to be discussed over the two days include: Violence and Health in the Region; Crime and Violence: A Public Health Approach; Mental Health; Transnational Organised Crime; Using Litigation to Protect Gun Violence – Global Action on Gun Violence; Trans-Border Crime; Education and Youth, Domestic Violence; Economic Inequalities as the Driver of Crime and Violence; Community approaches- Restorative Justice; Sports and Mediation; and the Judicial Perspective- Legislation and Juvenile Justice Reform. (CMC)
Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley has made a case for a regional slant in some critical areas, to arrest the Caribbean’s growing crime and violence situation.
She suggests that the exchange and rotation of judges across jurisdictions, the creation of a CARICOM arrest warrant, the deconstruction of archaic laws governing the police, and the cooperation of forensics departments are some of the mechanisms necessary to get a handle on the growing problem.
Mottley insists that it is critical to address jurisprudential developments which are allowing persons on multiple murder charges to get bail, saying that across the Caribbean, these individuals are shown to be the ones “causing the greatest problems”.
“I asked myself two basic questions. One, how are we going to deconstruct and reconstruct, to meet the reality of this jurisprudential development that is undermining the rule of law in our countries? We’re going to have to find ways of cooperating from the level of the police, to the level of the courts, but in particular forensics.
“If you can get people to court within nine to 12 months, you have a good chance of a person not being given bail. Beyond 12 months any number can start to play. So why are we all putting in money separately and individually in forensic labs? Why are we not doing and pooling training because most police services in this region do not have enough forensic people to satisfy their own conditions and we need to be able to pull it together. Why are we not having proactive prosecutions rather than reactive prosecutions?
“Ninety percent of the prosecutions in the region are as a result of a crime perceived to have been committed, as opposed to people systematically going after people in a structured way,” she said.
Mottley told those gathered at Monday’s Regional Symposium on Crime and Violence as a Public Health Issue at the Hyatt Regency, Trinidad and Tobago, that while security was the only pillar to come to the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas over the last 20 years, there had been no follow through on the functional day-to-day cooperation that “could make the difference”.
“On the matter of law and order, we need to start rotating the use of judges and magistrates in the region to ensure that there is not the familiarity with counsel and other circumstances and the things that people take for granted. CARICOM arrest warrant – we talked about it 20 years ago. We haven’t done it. Bottomline is, if we have a CARICOM arrest warrant, we can bypass the length of time on extradition, and all of these other things that are holding us up. We do not have the level of deep cooperation that, as I said, we need which the Regional Intelligence Centre was intended to bring about,” she stated.
Mottley insisted that upon leaving the symposium solid decisions should be made.
“We need the CARICOM arrest warrant. We need to have the exchange and rotation of judges and magistrates.We need to have an enlargement of the jurisdiction of magistrates. We need cooperation on forensics and we need finally to deconstruct all the rules in our police service and reconstruct them.
“In Barbados’ case, I would have just insisted that we start it. Our service was established in 1835. Most of its rules were done in the early 20th century. You cannot preserve law and order and fight crime with rules that were made for an analog environment when you’re in a full digital, almost stateless environment with respect to crime,” she added.
During her short presentation, Mottley briefly turned her attention to Caribbean music “denigrating women and promoting guns”, stressing this should not be happening.
“This has nothing to do with curtailing anybody’s freedom of speech. It has to do with the mirror image; as Errol Barrow would say, ‘what do you look into the mirror and see?”. And at the end of the day, if we’re looking into the mirror and only seeing women as objects, then that is how people are going to treat them in our societies.”
Students who wrote the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Mathematics Paper 2 that was leaked on social media before the exam will not have to resit the test.
Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Dr Wayne Wesley announced at a press conference a short while ago that the exam body will use a modified approach to grading, using scores from the Mathematics Paper 1 and the School-Based Assessments (SBAs).
The Barbados Police Service provided a photo of 21-year-old Meqeal Jaquan Murray, of Bayfield, St. Phillip, who has not been seen since May 5.
Police noted that the original photo given to them by relatives was incorrect and they hope that this photo would make it easier for the public to assist them in locating him.
Personnel of the Southern Division’s Criminal Investigations Department of the Barbados Police Service, arrested and formally charged four people for several offences, including large drug busts.
They are 36-year-old Tito Mardonna Oniel Barrow, 25-year-old Nicholas Johnathan Gibson, 50-year-old Harvey Joseph Paul Merritt and 42-year-old Francis Arneau.
The Caribbean Examinations Council has revealed it has launched an investigation following concerns that the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Math Paper 02, written today, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, was leaked.
In a statement, CXC noted the matter is of great concern and a definitive statement will be made once the investigation is completed.
It says in the meantime, candidates can rest assured the matter is being treated with the highest urgency.
This is a developing story; more details as they become available.
