An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 44-year-old driver, Stephen Namtey, into police custody for allegedly robbing a man of a Kia Rhino truck at Amasaman Junction.
Namtey has been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery.
He pleaded guilty with an explanation, but the court, presided over by Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, entered a not guilty plea on his behalf, ruling that his explanation constituted a defence in law. He is expected to reappear on September 18.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Emmanuel Nyamekye, prosecuting, told the court that the complainant, Abdul Jalilu, a driver residing at Abossey Okai Zongo, had been in search of a vehicle when he came across a Kia Rhino truck with a “for sale” sign and a contact number.
In July, the truck owner, a prosecution witness, had placed the sign on the vehicle. Jalilu subsequently contacted Namtey, who posed as the seller, and arranged to meet him at Amasaman Junction for an inspection.
On August 30, Jalilu, together with his mechanic, met Namtey. After negotiations, he agreed to purchase the truck for GH₵85,000. Namtey received the payment and handed over the documents to the vehicle. He then requested to accompany Jalilu to Suhum, to which the complainant agreed.
However, during the journey, three men stopped the vehicle. Namtey allegedly convinced Jalilu to pick them up, claiming they were his colleagues. When the vehicle stopped, Jalilu and his mechanic were forcibly dragged out with Namtey’s assistance. The group then fled with the truck.
Namtey was later arrested on September 9 in possession of the stolen vehicle. During investigations, he admitted meeting Jalilu but denied selling the truck to him.
Police say efforts are underway to arrest Namtey’s accomplices, who remain at large.
Source: GNA
