A 27 year old mason, Victor Amidon, has been charged for allegedly robbing a plumber off one Tecno Spark 7 phone valued at GH¢750.00 and cash sum of GH¢2,400.00 using gun and cutlass.
He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of robbery, when presented before the Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Mr Samuel Bright Acquah on Thursday, 18th January 2024.
He has been remanded into lawful custody, to be represented before the court on January 29, 2024.
According to the Prosecutor, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Maxwell Oppong, the accused, allegedly robbed Emil Anku, a Plumber and Victor Afenyo, a Welder, both residents of Seduase in Accra, off their mobile phones and money on December 27, 2023 at about 2.00am.
He said the accused and five others, armed with pump action guns, a pistol and cutlasses stormed the residence of the first Complainant, Emil, broke down his door to gain access into the room.
The Prosecuting Officer added that the accused and his two other accomplices entered Emil’s room and pointed a gun at him, ordering that he hands them his money and phone.
Victor saw Emil’s Tecno Spark 7, which was on charge and took same and coerced the 1st Complainant to give out his password on the phone.
The accused and his gang also ransacked the 1st Complainant’s room and made away with GH¢2,400.00.
The 2nd Complainant, who was awoken by the ongoing noise at his neighbour’s house, came out of his house and walked towards the scene.
Upon seeing 2nd Cmplainant, three of the gang members who were stationed outside to keep watch got hold of him and pushed him to the ground.
The Accused came out from the first Complainant’s room and saw his gang holding the 2nd Complainant to the ground and ordered their victim to surrender his phone and other valuables.
The accused forcefully took 2nd Complainant’s Tecno Spark 5 and they fled.
The 2nd Complainant later saw the accused in town and caused his arrest. The Accused denied the offences, but has been brought before the court while investigation is ongoing to arrest his accomplices.
