Two arraigned over robbery of Yango driver at Teshie

Two persons have been arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly robbing a Yango driver of his mobile phone and cash at Teshie.

The accused, Eric Adjetey Adjei, 26, unemployed, and Godwine Abbey, 21, a fisherman, pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit a crime and robbery.

The Court, presided over by Kwabena Kodua Obiri-Yeboah, granted each accused bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 with two sureties. The prosecution was ordered to file and serve disclosures.

The case has been adjourned to March 3, 2026.

According to the prosecution, the complainant, Samuel Coffie, is a driver with Yango and was operating a Daihatsu Move saloon car with registration number GT 2714-25.

On August 11, 2025, at about 5:00 a.m., the accused allegedly requested to be conveyed from Teshie Mobil to the LEKMA Hospital area.

The prosecution told the Court that upon reaching a section of the road near the hospital, the accused asked to alight.

It was alleged that Adjei, who was seated in the front passenger seat, opened the door and snatched a Remi A1 mobile phone and GH¢1,500 from the complainant.

A struggle reportedly ensued, during which Coffie ran into a gutter while Adjei allegedly fled with the items.

An alarm was raised, attracting residents who apprehended the accused.

They were nearly lynched before police intervened, rescued them, and sent them to a hospital for treatment. After receiving medical care, they were discharged and taken into custody.

The prosecution further stated that in their caution statements, both accused persons admitted committing the offence.