An Accra Circuit Court has convicted two of the accused persons in the Kwabenya police killing and cell break incident based on their own plea whereas 10 pleaded not guilty to the charges of levelled against them by the Police.
The two others Prince Osei and Atta Kwadwo told the Accra Circuit Court One presided over by his Honour Aboagye Tandoh that they accept the charges against them.
Their sentencing has differed to the next court hearing February 13, 2018.
All 12 have been charged with a total of five counts namely possessing of firearms without authority, abetment to possessing firearm without lawful authority, conspiracy to commit crime to wit; Escape from lawful custody, escape from lawful custody, and abetment to escape from lawful custody all of which is contrary to section 23, 226(C) and 20(1) of the Criminal and Other Offenses Act (Act 29).
The judge also entreated the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to expedite action to complete investigations into the matter and also seek the Attorney General's input where necessary.
His Honour Aboagye Tandoh also prompted counsel for the other accused persons to be mindful in making any application regarding their clients.
The Kwabenya shooting case titled the Republic versus Prince Osei and Eleven others was initially to be heard Monday but was rescheduled because the judge was not available.
The attack on the Police station led to the escape of seven suspects. A police officer on duty was also killed in the attack.
The twelve accused persons who appeared before the court today include; Prince Odeon, Atta Kwadwo, Kofi Darko, Nancy Denta, and George Yeboah. The others are Prince Kofi Acheampong, Edward Lartey, Kofi Seshie, George Sarbah, Elvis Owusu, George Asante and Theophilus Bandah.
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