Accra Circuit Court One has granted GHS 2 million bail each to a soldier and five security operatives. They face charges of assaulting a Chinese national. The accused persons denied charges of conspiracy to form an illegal group and assault.
The court ordered each accused person to provide three sureties. All sureties must prove residence. One surety for each accused must own landed property within the court’s jurisdiction. This property must be worth at least the GHS 2 million bail amount. The accused must also report to investigators every Wednesday and Friday. They surrendered their passports to the Court Registry. They are prohibited from traveling outside the court’s jurisdiction.
This incident reflects broader concerns about the conduct of individuals posing as security officials in Ghana. Such acts can deter foreign direct investment and harm Ghana's reputation for rule of law. Assaults, especially by those purporting to be state agents, challenge business confidence and judicial integrity. This case follows previous instances where individuals have abused authority, impacting public trust in security institutions. The value of the bail set reflects the seriousness of the charges and the court's view of the potential flight risk.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Issah Achiburi presented the prosecution's case. He stated that the complainants were police officers from the Accra Central Regional Police Command. Lance Corporal Benjamin Agyekum, 32, serves with the 5th Infantry Battalion at Burma Camp. The other accused are Mahama Iddrisu, Dauda Seidu, Isaac Ofori, Adom Bills, Hayford Boafo, and Ato McHenry. These individuals are described as self-styled security operatives, some linked to the National Security Secretariat.
ASP Achiburi informed the court that police received a distress call on May 6, 2026. The call alleged the accused, dressed in military and immigration uniforms, stormed SI Jun Toiletries Manufacturing Company. This incident occurred at Akwakwa near Mankrong Nkwanta in the Central Region. They allegedly handcuffed workers and assaulted them. Police arrived and rescued the victims before arresting the suspects. The accused admitted entering the company, which a Chinese national owns. They claimed to be a National Security Monitoring and Evaluation Team but provided no identification. Police investigations are ongoing.
The next court appearance for the accused is scheduled for June 5, 2026. This case will test the justice system’s ability to prosecute individuals, particularly those with alleged ties to state security. The outcome will be closely watched by foreign investors and the general public. It will signal Ghana's commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting individuals from arbitrary actions. The substantial bail amount underscores the judiciary's firm stance on such serious allegations.