The Asokwa Circuit Court 1 on Tuesday (24 March) granted bail to a woman accused of involvement in a robbery linked to the killing of the father-in-law of Sammy Gyamfi, as prosecutors said investigations were ongoing and charges could be reviewed.
Patricia Osei Boateng, also known as “Boatema”, an actress, had earlier been remanded after being charged with abetment of crime to wit robbery in connection with an incident at Ohwim Tigo Junction in Kumasi.
At the latest hearing, prosecution led by Assistant Superintendent of Police Stephen Ofori told the court that investigations were ongoing and that the charge against the accused could be reviewed, with the docket to be forwarded to the Attorney-General for advice.
He said the prosecution would not oppose bail but requested that, if granted, the accused be required to report regularly to the police.
By court
The court, presided over by Fred Obikyere, noted that the prosecution appeared uncertain about its next steps and cautioned against “toying with the liberty of the accused.” It said it had “quite consciously” decided to grant bail, considering the nature of the allegations.
Boateng was granted bail in the sum of 500,000 cedis with two sureties, one to be justified with a registered leasehold or freehold property at the Lands Commission. She is also required to report to the police once a week on days to be determined by investigators.
Bail variations
Defence counsel Richard Acquah applied for a variation of the bail terms, but the request was dismissed by the court. The case was adjourned to 21 April for further directions.
The case forms part of a broader police operation targeting a robbery and car-snatching syndicate in the Ashanti Region.
Other suspects
Earlier this month, two other suspects, Kojo Amposah and Emmanuel Kwame Appiah, were remanded on robbery charges, while another suspect, Bashiru Tanko, remains in custody assisting with investigations.
Police say the case is linked to a fatal robbery on February 10 at Ohwim Amanfrom, where a Toyota Hilux vehicle was stolen from its owner, Andrews Amankwaa, who later died from gunshot wounds.
The deceased will be buried on 30 May.
Authorities say investigations are ongoing as they work to dismantle the wider criminal network.
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