Police officer, Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, who has been dragged to court for killing his girlfriend in Kumasi is expected to appear before the Kumasi High Court in today, August 28.
Victoria Dapaah also known as Maa Adwoa, 26-year-old was allegedly killed by her boyfriend, Inspector Ahmed Twumasi on 20th April 2023 at Adum, a few meters away from her house.
On May 31, 2023, Inspector Twumasi was remanded by Asokore Mampong District Court in the Ashanti Region for the alleged act.
In court Inspector Twumasi initially confessed to committing the act but also insisted that it was not his intention to kill his girlfriend after CCTV footage showed the Inspector shooting his supposed girlfriend multiple times.
But appearing in court for the second time, the police inspector pleaded not guilty and was formally charged with murder as the prosecution had received advice from the office of the Attorney General.
A seven-member jury was constituted to carefully consider all the facts presented during the trial.
Consequently, the court directed the state attorneys handling the case to submit witness statements in preparation for the case management conference.
The presiding judge, Her Ladyship Rosemary Baah Tosu, who is keen on making sure the case is dealt with as quickly as possible has declared her intention to serve as a vacation judge.
This decision allows the case to be heard even during the legal vacation period.
Relatives of the deceased are however demanding justice for their lost loved one.
