The Circuit Courtroom in Accra has remanded a dealer, Prosper Otoo, for allegedly robbing a lady of her handbag containing cash, a cell phone, and different private gadgets.
Otoo, who denied conspiring with an confederate, now at giant, was charged in reference to the theft of Ms Naomi Kwarteng.
The court docket, presided by Mrs Susan Eduful, adjourned the case to February 12.
Prosecuting, Chief Inspector Ebenezer Teye-Okufo, mentioned the complainant, Ms Naomi Kwarteng, a dealer staying at Amasaman within the Better Accra Area, was attacked on her technique to work.
The court docket heard that Otoo, a pillion rider on a bike, allegedly drew a cutlass and threatened to slash complainant if she refuses at hand over her purse.
Chief Insp Teye-Okufo mentioned the sufferer, fearing for her life, surrendered her purse, valued at GH¢1,500, which contained a Samsung cell phone value GH¢1,000, GH¢150 in money, her financial institution card, and 4 crossport-sized pictures.
The court docket heard that the 2 assailants fled the scene on the bike.
Chief Insp Teye-Okufo mentioned Ms Kwarteng reported the incident to the police at Amasaman.
The prosecution advised the court docket that different victims had reported related incidents that occurred within the space to the police.
Chief Insp Teye-Okufo mentioned the police on patrol noticed Otoo and two different people close to the Stadium Junction.
Furthermore, the prosecution revealed that suspecting them to be concerned in legal exercise, the police with the assistance of bystanders arrested Otoo and his companions.
Chief Insp Teye-Okufo mentioned throughout police investigations, Ms Kwarteng recognized Otoo as her attacker.
The court docket refused Otoo’s software after the prosecution opposed the request, arguing that Otoo posed a risk to society, citing his involvement in a number of legal actions.—GNA
