A 32-year-old unemployed man, Derick Squire, wept uncontrollably when an Accra Circuit Court remanded him for a week on a charge of causing harm.
Squire struggled to accept the court’s decision, questioning the rationale behind the remand.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge, but the court, presided over by Mr. Samuel Bright Acquah, ordered his detention in police custody pending further investigations.
While shedding tears, Squire stated, “l have never robbed or stolen from anyone. I am not a landguard, as alleged by the police. I don’t chase women. If l am granted bail, I will be at Court at all times.”
He added, “l smoke weed, yes, I admit that I do,” acknowledging his use of marijuana.
A bail application submitted by Squire’s counsel was denied by the court.
Chief Inspector Daniel Danku requested the remand, stating that the police were conducting ongoing investigations related to the case.
He informed the court that the complainant, Michael Adam, is a student residing in La.
Squire, who is unemployed, also lives in Labadi.
On October 6, 2024, at around 1300 hours,
Squire and his gang decided to play cards with several other groups after smoking “dry substances suspected to be Indian hemp” on tape, and the footage went viral.
The court heard that when Squire saw Adam, he got a hefty stick and hit his head with the intent to kill him.
The prosecution stated that Adam felI unconscious, with blood oozing from his mouth and nostrils after the attack.
On October 14, 2024, Adam, accompanied by his family, filed a petition with the Accra Regional Police Command regarding the crime committed by Squire.
The prosecution noted that on the same day, Squire was arrested, and in his caution statement, he admitted to committing the offense while under the influence of drugs.
“In-depth investigations revealed, the accused is also a notorious land guard terrorizing the people within the viinities of Labadi and its environs,’ it said.
Unemployed Man Remanded for Causing Harm in Court Hearing
Derick Squire, a 32-year-old unemployed man, wept uncontrollably in an Accra Circuit Court after being remanded for a week on a charge of causing harm.
The court, presided over by Mr. Samuel Bright Acquah, ordered his detention in police custody pending further investigations.
Squire pleaded not guilty to the charges but struggled to accept the court’s decision, questioning the reasoning behind the remand.
In a tearful statement, he insisted, “I have never robbed or stolen from anyone. I am not a land guard, as alleged by the police. I don’t chase women. If I am granted bail, I will appear in court at all times.”
He admitted to using marijuana, stating, “I smoke weed, yes, I admit that I do.” However, his bail application was denied.
Chief Inspector Daniel Danku, representing the prosecution, requested the remand, emphasizing that investigations were ongoing.
He informed the court that the complainant, Michael Adam, is a student living in La, while Squire resides in Labadi.
The incident occurred on October 6, 2024, when Squire and a group were recorded playing cards after allegedly smoking substances suspected to be marijuana.
During this gathering, Squire attacked Adam with a heavy stick, striking him in the head with intent to kill.
The prosecution reported that Adam fell unconscious, with blood oozing from his mouth and nostrils following the assault.
On October 14, 2024, Adam, accompanied by his family, filed a complaint with the Accra Regional Police Command.
Squire was arrested the same day, and in his caution statement, he admitted to the offense while under the influence of drugs.
The prosecution indicated that further investigations revealed Squire is allegedly a notorious land guard known for terrorizing residents in Labadi and surrounding areas.
