Six persons have been remanded into custody by an Accra Circuit Court over their alleged involvement in a major robbery involving 12.5 kilogrammes of gold valued at GH¢14.3 million, along with GH¢400,000 in cash.
The accused are facing charges of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery. All six have pleaded not guilty.
Presiding judge, Dennis Eyram Benson, rejected oral bail applications made by the defence lawyers, ordering that the accused remain in lawful custody.
The case has been adjourned to April 27, 2026, when the suspects are expected to return to court.
The accused persons include Salim Muhammed (also known as Fariwata), Alhassan Illiasu (Arab Man), Hamza Agerego (Lambert or Nene Bowku), Abdul Samed Bonsiabu Larry (Touch), Fatao Ibrahim (Motorway), and Abubarkar Sadique (Fifty Cents). A seventh suspect, Baba Chika (Oil Money), is currently on the run and being sought by police.
According to the prosecution, the robbery occurred in November 2024 while gold and cash were being transported from a jewellery shop to a bank.
The suspects allegedly used a Toyota Highlander with registration number GN 7357-19 to carry out the attack. During the incident, gunshots were reportedly fired into the air, and one person transporting the valuables was shot in the left leg.
Investigations are ongoing as the six accused remain in custody awaiting further court proceedings.
