In a developing legal case, a 25-year-old dispatch rider, Romeo Adjei, has been remanded into police custody by Circuit Court 7 in Accra after pleading not guilty to charges of stealing three Royal motorbikes. The motorbikes, collectively valued at GH¢18,000.00, were reportedly stolen from students of the Accra Technical University (ATU).
The case, presided over by Her Honour Sedinam Awo Kwadam, was presented by Prosecutor Inspector Clement Sarpong. Adjei faces three counts of stealing, each contrary to Section 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
Allegations and Charges
The prosecution alleges that Adjei dishonestly appropriated three separate Royal motorbikes belonging to ATU students on different occasions:
- Count One: On August 21, 2024, Adjei allegedly stole a Royal motorbike with registration number M-20-GT-16776, valued at GH¢3,500.00, belonging to Michael Mantey Annang.
- Count Two: On January 29, 2025, he reportedly stole another Royal motorbike with registration number M-21-GS-1262, valued at GH¢7,000.00, owned by Kingsley Tetteh.
- Count Three: On February 14, 2025, Adjei is accused of stealing a third Royal motorbike with registration number M-22-GT-1387, valued at GH¢7,500.00, belonging to Abdulai Abdul Samed.
Security Measures and Arrest
According to the facts presented in court, the accused systematically targeted motorbikes parked within the university premises. Security footage captured Adjei in the act, prompting school authorities to enhance campus security measures.
On August 12, 2025, Adjei allegedly attempted another theft involving a Royal motorbike valued at GH¢7,500.00, owned by Kuwornu Wilson. However, this time security personnel apprehended him before he could succeed. He was subsequently handed over to police authorities for investigation.
Confession and Implication of Second Suspect
During police interrogation, Adjei reportedly admitted to the offences and implicated a second suspect — a motor fitter residing in Old Fadama — as the buyer of the stolen motorbikes. According to Adjei’s confession, the stolen bikes were sold for significantly less than their market value, fetching between GH¢1,000.00 and GH¢3,000.00 each.
The second suspect was later arrested and admitted in his cautioned statement to purchasing two of the stolen motorbikes. However, he failed to account for the whereabouts of one bike he claimed had been retrieved by an unknown individual with documents.
Legal Proceedings and Next Steps
Both suspects have been formally charged and are expected to reappear before the court as investigations into the case continue. The court has adjourned proceedings while Romeo Adjei remains in police custody.
This case has sparked discussions about campus security and the prevalence of theft targeting students. Authorities at Accra Technical University have vowed to further tighten security measures to safeguard students' belongings.
As investigations unfold and legal proceedings progress, this case serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and accountability in addressing criminal activities within educational institutions.
-thechronicleonline
Curated by Tetteh Belinda | GhanaCrimes
