Amasaman: The Amasaman Circuit Court has granted bail to three individuals accused of snatching a handbag containing a mobile phone, cash, and personal effects. Each of the accused, Richard Lamptey, Michael Tetteh, and Bright Boamah, has been granted bail set at GHC50,000.00, with the condition of securing two sureties each. The sureties must be justified with titled documents, and they are required to deposit their valid national identity cards with the Court's Registry.
According to Ghana News Agency, the accused, who are all commercial motorbike riders known locally as Okada, have denied conspiring to rob Madam Emelia Tettey. Their next court appearance is scheduled for April 2, 2025. Police Chief Inspector Benjamin Arthur presented the facts of the case, stating that Madam Tettey, a trader residing in Sampaman, was the complainant. The accused individuals hail from Dome Sampaman, Addeyman, and Kwashiekuma, respectively.
On October 23, 2024, at approximately 4:00 AM, Madam Tettey was waiting at the Dome Sampaman roadside for transportation to the Adjen Kotoku Onion Market. As she stood with two others, the accused, armed with a machete and riding an unregistered motorbike, approached her and demanded she surrender all her possessions, threatening violence if she did not comply.
Chief Inspector Arthur recounted that out of fear for her life, Madam Tettey threw her bag, which contained GHS9,250.00 in cash, an iPhone 12 Pro valued at GHS7,000.00, her Ghana Card, Voter ID Card, NHIS Card, two ATM cards, and a phone charger. Despite her actions, the accused succeeded in taking the bag. Subsequent intelligence gathering led to the arrest of the accused individuals.
The prosecution noted that upon being cautioned, Michael Tetteh admitted to conspiring with Lamptey and Boamah to commit the robbery. Following the conclusion of investigations, the accused were brought before the court.