Accra Circuit Court Two has declined bail for two individuals accused of burgling Lillian Kumah, widow of the late John Kumah, former Deputy Minister of Finance, stealing various items including cash and electronics.
Adams Sanogo, a trader, and Kwame Dunga, currently at large, allegedly conspired to steal items valued at significant amounts, including US$50,000, GH¢50,000, and several high-value electronic devices from Reverend Lillian Kumah. The stolen items also included an iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple iPad, Samsung Z fold phone, Microsoft laptop, school bag, and an Apple watch.
Rabiu Falilu, a recent Senior High School graduate, is implicated for allegedly receiving some of the stolen items.
The accused were apprehended in the Ashanti Region and subsequently transferred to Accra by the police. They denied the charges and were remanded into custody to aid further investigation.
Presiding Judge Isaac Addo denied their bail application despite arguments from their counsel, Benjamin Ofori. The court set their next appearance for August 7, 2024.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Raymond Ackom detailed that Reverend Lillian Kumah resides in Achimota-Mile 7, Accra. Sanogo operates as a mobile phone dealer in Adum-PZ, Kumasi, while Falilu resides in Jamasi, Ashanti Region.
The prosecution asserted that the burglary occurred on December 29, 2023, and was reported promptly to the police, who obtained CCTV footage of the incident from the complainant.
Following investigations, Falilu was arrested on July 24, 2024, in possession of one of the stolen phones. He led the police to Sanogo’s location in Kumasi, where Sanogo was apprehended. Sanogo allegedly admitted to selling a phone to Falilu and implicated Dunga, another dealer currently evading capture.
The prosecution opposed bail, citing concerns that the accused might interfere with ongoing investigations and potentially abscond given their history of eluding arrest since 2023.
While the defense argued for bail, emphasizing the accused’s fixed abode and cooperation with authorities, the court sided with the prosecution, prioritizing the integrity of the investigation process.
