Ghana Crime and Legal Update: Police Hunt Fugitive Teacher as High Court Hears Explosive Divorce Case

In a series of significant legal and criminal developments across the country, the Western Regional Police Command has declared Sule Anas, an Arabic teacher, wanted for the alleged defilement of two minors in Fijai Zongo, near Sekondi. According to authorities, Anas, who was employed to provide religious instruction, allegedly lured the children into a mosque's storeroom under the guise of spiritual cleansing. Following the issuance of an arrest warrant by the Sekondi Gender Court on May 20, 2026, police believe the suspect may have fled to neighboring Togo or Côte d’Ivoire. The public has been urged to provide any information that could lead to his apprehension. Meanwhile, the High Court in Accra is currently hearing a high-stakes matrimonial case involving businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye and his ex-wife, Joana Quaye. The proceedings have turned explosive during cross-examination, with allegations involving forgery and disputes over company shares and directorships. In a separate judicial matter, an Accra Circuit Court has remanded two suspects, Jacob Akugri and Moses Akungoe, in connection with a mobile phone shop robbery in Bolgatanga. The duo was arrested following a month-long police surveillance operation aimed at curbing a spike in highway robberies, with their next court appearance scheduled for May 28, 2026. Security concerns were further heightened this week by a gruesome discovery at the Korle Lagoon near Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, where a human body was found tied to a floating cow. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding this disturbing find and have yet to identify the deceased. Simultaneously, police at the Ashaiman District Command intercepted a narcotics smuggling attempt. Anita Amoah, 21, was arrested after officers discovered Timaking tablets hidden inside a pie she brought for a detainee, Richard Acquah. Investigations revealed that Acquah had used a smuggled mobile phone to coordinate the drug delivery from within his cell. These incidents underscore ongoing challenges in public safety and the complexities currently facing the Ghanaian judicial system. From the pursuit of fugitives in child abuse cases to the uncovering of sophisticated smuggling tactics within police facilities, law enforcement agencies continue to call for increased public vigilance. As the High Court continues its deliberations on the Quaye divorce and police pursue leads on the Korle Lagoon case, the authorities have promised to provide updates while ensuring that justice is served for all victims involved.