We are reporting on a recent case heard at the Asante Bekwai Circuit Court involving a 36-year-old businessman, Abubakar Sadiq, also known as Usher. Sadiq has been accused of stealing items valued at GHC36,100.00, and has denied the charges brought against him.
The stolen items reportedly include a range of valuable goods such as a television set, sound system, wax prints, lace fabrics, ladies’ bags and shoes, cellular phones, wristwatches, and perfumes. These allegations have led to Sadiq being remanded in custody, with a scheduled return to court on March 7, 2024.
During the court proceedings, it was revealed that a bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of two other individuals, Kofi Sadiq, also known as “Survival”, and Eric Oduro, also known as Oduro, who are suspected of receiving the stolen items and are currently evading law enforcement.
According to Police Chief Inspector Christian Amartey, the complainant in this case is Aisha Saeed, who is not only a victim of the alleged theft but also happens to be Sadiq’s former girlfriend. The prosecution presented details indicating that Sadiq and his accomplices are suspected of breaking into the complainant's residence in her absence and making off with the aforementioned items.
The prosecution further outlined that following Sadiq's arrest, the complainant was able to identify her belongings in the possession of the other suspects. This led to the recovery of some of the stolen items, including a mattress which was confirmed to have been purchased by Kofi from Sadiq.
As the case progresses, the court has ordered the prosecution to file its disclosure and serve it on the accused within 14 days of the next adjourned Case Management Conference. The mattress in question has been retrieved and kept as an exhibit in this ongoing legal matter.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the law and respecting the property rights of individuals. We will continue to monitor this case as it develops and provide updates on any further proceedings.
-source GNA | curated by Aisha Yakubu |Ghana Crimes
