Crime & Punishment of Saturday, 21 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Kasoa Ofaakor Circuit Court has remanded two alleged notorious landguards and 12 individuals said to be National Security officers into police custody following a violent demolition exercise in the Gomoa East District. The demolition exercise, which took place at dawn, reportedly caused fear and panic in the community as homeowners watched helplessly while their properties were pulled down. According to a report on citinewsroom.com, in court, their plea for bail was rejected due to the gravity of the alleged offenses. They have been remanded into police custody and are expected to reappear before the same court on March 4, 2026. Juliana Asane, a property owner who witnessed the court proceedings, struggled to hide her emotions as she reacted to the development.

Source: GhanaWeb February 21, 2026 22:27 UTC