Nine men have been arraigned before the Adabraka District Court for allegedly conspiring to cause harm to a sub-chief at Weija. The case, which was heard today by Her Worship Magistrate Abena Owusu Omanyo, was adjourned to Monday after the pleas of the accused persons were not taken.
The accused, Bernard Tagoe alias Asa Sese, 31, unemployed; Nii Eric Martey, 28, mechanic apprentice; Michael Lokko, 22, bookman; Felix Adu Mensah, 22, mechanic apprentice; Habib Gusamu, 31, painter; Solomon Assan, 29, driver; Kwame Khalid, 19, tiler; Jacob Addy, 25, driver’s mate and Gideon Arthur, 21, mechanic apprentice face charges of conspiracy to commit crime, to wit: causing harm and causing harm, contrary to Sections 23(1) and 69 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
Four other suspects are currently at large.
Chief Inspector Apewah led the prosecution in the case, which stems from a violent incident that occurred on September 10, 2025 at Darkuman Cable and Wireless in the Greater Accra Region.
According to the brief facts of the case presented by Detective Inspector Amadu Mohammed, the complainant, Mutala Yayaa, a trader and sub-chief at Weija, was attacked while visiting the area with some of his errand boys.
Upon reaching a spot, known locally as “Bolga”, the accused confronted him, questioning his presence and authority.
When Mutala Yayaa refused their demand to sit down, the group allegedly launched a brutal assault using a cutlass, axe and scissors, inflicting multiple deep cuts on his head and body.
Mutala Yayaa later reported the attack to the Darkuman Police Station and was issued a medical form for treatment.
The case was subsequently referred to the Regional CID for further investigation.
On September 11, 2025, Yayaa submitted a medical report endorsed by a doctor confirming the injuries. Following the report, the accused persons were traced and arrested at various hideouts.
During interrogation, all nine denied involvement in the attack. Police are still pursuing the four remaining suspects who are yet to be apprehended.
The court has adjourned the matter to Monday, October 6, 2025, for further hearing. The accused remain in custody pending the next appearance.
