The three accused persons linked to the murder of Ejura-based social activist Ibrahim Mohammed aka Kaaka have been remanded again by the Asokwa District Court.
Fuseini Alhassan, Idi Mohammed and Issaka Ibrahim are facing the court on charges of conspiracy to committing murder and murder.
Police Prosecutor Chief Superintendent Kofi Blagodzi prayed the court for adjournment as he requested for more time to complete police investigations.
“We pray that my Lord remands the suspects for another two weeks, by that we can adequately inform the court about our position”, the prosecutor told the court.
The judge, Her Worship Akua Adu Boahene Esq., granted the request and adjourned the case to August 12, 2021.
For the first time one of the accused persons and Kaaka’s brother Idi Mohammed was represented by a lawyer but could not push for his bail during Thursday’s proceedings.
Ejurahene calls for calm as community awaits committee report
Meanwhile, Chief of Ejura in the Ashanti Region Barima Osei Hwedie II on Wednesday appealed for calm as the protest-hit town awaits a report and recommendations by the Justice Kingsely Koomson Committee.
The Committee was tasked to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of two people during an encounter with protesters and armed security personnel on June 29.
The incident sparked widespread disquiet among the general public especially from the opposition National Democratic Congress which called for removal of top security chiefs in the Municipality.
But speaking during a community engagement Barima Osei Hwedie II expressed confident in the government to put matters to rest.
He also advised the youth to live peacefully and not to take the law into their own hands.
SOURCE: DAILY MAIL GH
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