The Circuit Court 2 in Accra, presided over by His Honour Isaac Addo, has granted bail to three men accused of involvement in a violent incident at Bawku that led to the shooting of two soldiers.
The accused – Alale Emmanuel, a motor rider; Awudu Karim, a teacher; and Aruku Mohammed, a motor repairer – were each granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with one surety.
Their next court appearance has been scheduled for October 14, 2025.
They were arraigned on charges of conspiracy to commit harm and causing harm, contrary to Sections 23(1) and 19 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
According to the prosecution, led by ASP Kofi Anane, the accused allegedly conspired and caused harm to Private Odoom and Private A.K. Tweneboah, both members of the Ghana Armed Forces, during a shooting incident in Bawku on July 12 and 13, 2025.
Brief facts presented in court indicated that the suspects were arrested by a military task force led by Colonel Ross Foli Atiagbe while receiving treatment at the Restoration Hospital in Zebilla.
Their arrest followed intelligence reports linking them to the shooting, which left both soldiers and the accused persons injured.
Defence counsel argued that the accused were victims of alleged military excesses during the July 13 confrontation and were picked up while receiving medical care.
Counsel further informed the court that one of the accused, Alale Emmanuel, had been scheduled for surgery on August 16 but could not undergo the procedure due to the arrest.
“My Lord, the accused persons were arrested at the hospital while receiving treatment. They have not been armed or engaged in any violence and are willing to stand trial.
They are responsible members of society ready to stand surety and ensure their availability,” the defence submitted.
The prosecution did not oppose the bail application, noting that the accused had since been discharged from the hospital but would continue medical treatment.
Taking into consideration their health conditions, which required that they be carried into court by CID officers, the judge granted them bail and adjourned the case.
