In a recent development at the Accra High Court, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Retired Daniel Nkrumah, an experienced investigator, provided crucial testimony regarding the murder of former Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, J. B Danquah Adu. According to ASP Nkrumah, there is clear evidence linking the accused, Daniel Asiedu, also known as Sexy Dondon, to the crime scene.
During his cross-examination by Mr. Yaw Dankwa, defence counsel for Asiedu and Vincent Bossu (aka Junior Agogo), ASP Nkrumah affirmed that Asiedu was indeed present at the scene of the crime. Asiedu is currently facing charges for the alleged murder of the former MP at his residence in Shaishie, Accra, in 2016.
It is important to note that Asiedu has denied the charges of murder and robbery brought against him, while Bossu has been charged with conspiracy to commit crime to wit robbery and has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
ASP Nkrumah vehemently refuted any suggestion that he had failed in his duty to ascertain the truth about J.B Danquah Adu's murder. He boldly stated, "I am in court to tell the truth. It was the first accused person (Daniel Asiedu) who killed J.B Danquah Adu. Per our investigations, the killer was found, and it was no other than the first accused person (Asiedu)."
In response to the defence counsel's claims, ASP Nkrumah maintained his position that Asiedu was responsible for the heinous act and dismissed any insinuation that the Ghana Police Service would have been in disarray if they had not tied the MP’s death to Asiedu.
The court was further informed that Assistant Commissioner of Police Daniel Abandoe led a team of officers to the crime scene upon receiving the report of the murder. ASP Nkrumah clarified that despite being the main investigator, he also served as the recorder at the crime scene, with the team playing various roles in the deceased's house.
During questioning, ASP Nkrumah addressed discrepancies in the timing of the deceased's arrival home on the day of the incident, stating that such variances did not undermine the credibility of the witness. Additionally, he revealed that when the team transported the MP’s body to the mortuary, a relative of the late MP positively identified it to the police.
The court proceedings, presided over by Mrs. Justice Lydia Osei Marfo, have been adjourned to Thursday, February 22, 2024, as this high-profile case continues to unfold. It is evident that ASP Nkrumah's unwavering testimony serves as a critical piece in seeking justice for the late J.B Danquah Adu and bringing closure to this tragic event.
-source GNA | curated by Aisha Yakubu | Ghana Crimes
