An Accra Circuit Court has ordered the remand of Abdul Razak, a 55-year-old ex-convict, accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy and subjecting him to threats and theft.
The courtroom, presided over by Ms Enid Marful-Sau, heard that Razak, also referred to as Nii Atofotse, pleaded not responsible to fees of unnatural carnal data, loss of life threats, and stealing as per the Ghana Information Company.
Background of the case
Police Chief Inspector Salifu Nashiru knowledgeable the courtroom that the complainant, a dealer and guardian of the sufferer, resides in Accra, the place the boy’s dad and mom are neighbours.
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The sufferer, a junior highschool scholar, continuously stayed on the complainant’s residence on account of his dad and mom’ demanding schedules. Razak, in the meantime, resides in Manhean, a close-by space.
The prosecution outlined that the alleged incident occurred on 7 January 2025, when the sufferer was despatched to ship a laptop computer and charger to his brother at round 13:00 native time.
Whereas the complainant was at residence, he acquired a name from the sufferer’s father claiming the boy had broken a automobile and {that a} cost of GH¢500 was demanded to keep away from police involvement at Adabraka Police Station.
The caller instructed the complainant to help the sufferer on the station.
Particulars of the incident
Upon arriving on the police station, the complainant discovered no hint of the sufferer.
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After an unsuccessful search of the world, he returned residence.
Later that day, the sufferer returned and recounted a disturbing sequence of occasions to the complainant.
Allegations of assault
In response to the prosecution, Razak allegedly approached the boy as he returned from his errand, enquiring in regards to the charger he carried.
When the sufferer clarified it was for a laptop computer, Razak reportedly drew a knife, compelled the boy into an uncompleted constructing in Odumase, and demanded his dad and mom’ telephone quantity.
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Utilizing this, Razak is claimed to have referred to as the sufferer’s father, demanding GH¢500 whereas threatening the boy with the knife and instructing him to falsely admit to damaging a automobile.
The courtroom heard that Razak then coerced the sufferer into performing oral intercourse.
After turning into aroused, he allegedly sat on a cement block and ordered the boy to take a seat on him.
When preliminary makes an attempt at anal penetration failed, Razak reportedly compelled the sufferer to bend over, digitally penetrated him, after which engaged in anal sex.
Following the assault, Razak is accused of stealing the laptop computer charger and GH¢50 from the boy’s pockets.
Medical examination and investigation
The prosecution acknowledged {that a} police medical report kind was issued to the complainant, enabling the sufferer to obtain hospital remedy.
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On 7 March 2025, the endorsed medical report was submitted.
After an in depth investigation, Razak was cautioned and subsequently introduced earlier than the courtroom.
The case has been adjourned, with Razak remanded in custody pending additional proceedings.
