The Accra Circuit Court One has granted bail of GH¢2 million each to a soldier and five security operatives accused of assaulting a Chinese national.
The court ordered that each accused person provide three sureties, including one with landed property within the court’s jurisdiction valued at no less than the bail amount.
Strict Bail Conditions Imposed
In addition to the bail terms, the accused persons were directed to:
- Report to investigators every Wednesday and Friday
- Deposit their passports with the Court Registry
- Refrain from travelling outside the court’s jurisdiction
The case has been adjourned to June 5, 2026.
Accused Persons Deny Charges
The accused include Benjamin Agyekum, a Lance Corporal with the 5th Infantry Battalion at Burma Camp, alongside Mahama Iddrisu, Dauda Seidu, Isaac Ofori, Adom Bills, Hayford Boafo, and Ato McHenry.
All seven accused persons pleaded not guilty to charges including:
- Conspiracy to form an illegal group
- Assault
- Membership in an organised criminal group
Prosecution Details Alleged Raid
According to the prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police Issah Achiburi, the incident occurred on May 6, 2026.
Police reportedly received a distress call alleging that the accused persons, dressed in military and immigration uniforms, stormed the premises of SI Jun Toiletries Manufacturing Company near Mankrong Nkwanta in the Central Region.
The group allegedly arrived in a Toyota Land Cruiser with registration number GW 8887-V.
Workers Allegedly Assaulted
The prosecution told the court that workers at the company were handcuffed and subjected to severe beatings during the incident.
Police officers who responded to the scene reportedly rescued the victims and arrested the accused persons.
Investigators say the suspects claimed they were members of a National Security Monitoring and Evaluation Team.
However, they allegedly failed to produce identification documents to support that claim.
Investigations Still Ongoing
Police say investigations into the case are continuing.
The matter has attracted significant public attention due to the involvement of individuals allegedly linked to the National Security Secretariat and the seriousness of the allegations.
Case Draws Public Interest
The incident has renewed discussions about accountability, the use of security uniforms, and the conduct of individuals claiming affiliation with state security institutions.
The accused are expected to return before the Accra Circuit Court One on June 5, 2026, as proceedings continue.
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