The Circuit Court, Dansoman, presided over by Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, has remanded a 24-year-old okada rider, Manaf Osman, into police custody after he pleaded not guilty to a charge of robbery.
The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Kwadwo Aboagye, alleged that on June 27, 2025 at about 4:30am, the accused attacked one Joyce Lartey near Tony Park in Dansoman.
Armed with a pair of scissors, Osman is said to have threatened to stab the victim in the eye if she did not surrender her handbag, which contained an iPhone 13 Pro Max, a purse, a water bottle, a bowl and an umbrella, items collectively valued at GH¢11,535.
According to the prosecution, Osman forcefully snatched the bag and attempted to flee, but was pursued by the complainant, who raised an alarm.
With the help of Community Police Assistant Akwasi Dwamena and other bystanders, the accused was apprehended, and the stolen items along with the weapon were recovered at the scene.
Osman was subsequently handed over to the police, where a formal complaint was lodged, and investigations commenced.
The iPhone was returned to the complainant to allow her to stay connected during the ongoing proceedings.
Despite his plea of not guilty, the court exercised its discretion and denied bail, citing Section 96(5)(a) of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act.
Her Honour ruled that Osman be remanded into police custody until the next adjourned date, August 27, 2025, when the case management conference (CMC) is expected to begin.
The prosecution has been directed to file all necessary disclosures and witness statements ahead of the CMC.
