Some 30 suspects have been remanded in police custody for allegedly attacking the Neoplan Police Station in Accra.
The accused persons have been charged with conspiracy to cause unlawful damage and stealing of two AK47 riffles.
The Accra Circuit Court is yet to take their plea on the matter.
The facts of the case presented by Chief Inspector Samuel Ahiabor indicate that the accused persons were mostly drivers, drivers’ mates, commercial motorbike riders, and traders at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle.
On October 9, 2022, at about 7: 30 pm, one Isobah allegedly stole a cellular phone belonging to a young man.
This led to a hot chase, but Isobah jumped into the Odaw River when he realised the victim was still in pursuit.
A struggle ensued between Isobah and the victim, which led to both drowning in the river.
The prosecution said Isobah’s friend also got drowned when he jumped into the river to help his friend.
Following the unfortunate incident, the prosecution said, the accused persons, without any provocation, then marched to the police station and vandalised the charge office and the station officer’s office.
In the process, they caused damage to four television sets, three computers, sets of furniture, ceiling fans, doors, windows and other items belonging to the Neoplan Police Station.
Afterwards, the prosecution said the accused persons stole two AK 47 riffles kept at the charge office.
They were arrested the following day through intelligence, and the riffles were retrieved.
They are to reappear on October 26, 2022.