The Assin Fosu District Court docket, presided over by His Worship Abdul Majid Iliasu, has granted bail to Esi Affumwaa, a 43-year-old Akpeteshie seller and farmer, who stands accused of assaulting a buyer by allegedly biting his testicle throughout a dispute.
Affumwaa was granted bail within the sum of GH¢10,000 with two sureties, one among whom should reside throughout the court docket’s jurisdiction.
The choice was made after the court docket thought-about the circumstances of the case and the accused’s plea.
Inspector Matilda Osaah Buaben, who led the prosecution, supplied the court docket with particulars of the incident that occurred on Wednesday, February 26, 2024, at roughly 4:30 p.m. at Assin Wurakese Camp in the Assin Fosu Municipality.
What occurred?
In response to the prosecution, the complainant, Karim Osman, a 36-year-old farmer, visited the accused’s residence to buy a cigarette.
A disagreement arose over an impressive debt of GH¢2.40, which rapidly escalated right into a bodily altercation.
Throughout the confrontation, Affumwaa allegedly struck Osman on the top with a bit of firewood earlier than biting his testicle, leading to extreme harm and profuse bleeding. Osman subsequently reported the incident to the police, resulting in Affumwaa’s arrest.
Throughout police interrogation, Affumwaa admitted to inflicting hurt to the complainant however supplied a special account of the occasions in court docket.
She pleaded responsible with an evidence, claiming that she acted in self-defence after Osman allegedly brought about her to fall in the course of the altercation.
Affumwaa denied biting the complainant’s testicle, as a substitute stating that she had squeezed it within the warmth of the battle.
The case has been adjourned to permit for additional investigation and authorized proceedings.
The court docket emphasised the significance of sustaining peace and order throughout the neighborhood whereas guaranteeing that justice is served.
