Ahmed Mohammed Lawal, accused of stealing electrical cables from the Bank of Ghana, has been granted GH¢1 million bail by an Accra Circuit Court. The case is adjourned to May 7, 2025, with ongoing instructions for the Prosecution regarding disclosures. Lawal has denied the charges, which include unlawful entry and theft of cables valued at GH¢1,035,500.
An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to Ahmed Mohammed Lawal, a painter charged with the theft of electrical cables valued at GH¢1,035,500 from the Bank of Ghana building located at Ridge. The bail was set at GH¢1 million, requiring two sureties. The presiding judge, Mr. Isaac Addo, instructed the Prosecution to adhere to the rules of disclosure as the case progresses, which has been adjourned until May 7, 2025.
Lawal has denied the charges of unlawful entry and theft. The prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Agustin Kingsley Oppong, presented evidence indicating that the complainants, Samuel Nii Tettey and Davidson Mensah Otinkorang, who serve as safety officer and electrical engineer at the construction site, reported the theft on February 16, 2025. They discovered that the Energy Farm area had been unlawfully entered, resulting in the theft of large quantities of copper cables.
The prosecution subsequently examined footage from a Close-Circuit Television (CCTV) camera, revealing Lawal and two accomplices stealing the cables. Following the incident, the complainants apprehended Lawal and presented him to the authorities. Investigations revealed that the accused and his accomplices accessed the Energy Farm via scaffolding, using a sharp tool to cut and remove the cables, which were later sold in exchange for GH¢2,000. Lawal has not provided information to assist in the arrest of his accomplices or the alleged buyer.
In summary, Ahmed Mohammed Lawal has been granted bail after being charged with the theft of electrical cables from the Bank of Ghana. The case’s developments, including the use of CCTV footage, highlight the ongoing legal proceedings and the necessity for the Prosecution to confirm further disclosures. Additionally, Lawal’s refusal to aid in locating his accomplices suggests complexities in this case which will continue to unfold in court.
Original Source: www.ghanabusinessnews.com
