Two young men have been arraigned before a court for allegedly robbing and assaulting a 29-year-old trader during an incident at Ashaiman in the early hours of June 13, 2026.
According to police, the complainant, Annette Bless Mantebea, was walking near the Ashaiman Pesewa Plaza area at about 2:00 a.m. when she was allegedly attacked by the two accused persons.
The suspects have been identified as 18-year-old Mohammed Saad and 19-year-old Aaron Tetteh.
Police investigations indicate that Mohammed Saad allegedly assaulted the complainant and attempted to snatch her handbag, which contained GH¢300. During the struggle, the victim reportedly managed to recover the handbag, but the suspect allegedly succeeded in taking her Tecno Pop 8 mobile phone valued at GH¢1,000.
Investigators further allege that Aaron Tetteh was waiting nearby on a black Royal Eagle motorbike with registration number M-25-GT 1028 to aid their escape after the robbery.
With assistance from some young men in the area, Mohammed Saad was arrested at the scene, while Aaron Tetteh allegedly fled on the motorbike.
The complainant sustained injuries during the attack, including shaken front teeth. She was issued a police medical report form and sought treatment at the Ashaiman Municipal Hospital. A subsequent medical report confirmed that she had been assaulted.
Police said that on June 15, 2026, the father of Mohammed Saad escorted Aaron Tetteh to the police station and identified him as an alleged accomplice in the robbery. He was subsequently arrested to assist with investigations.
According to investigators, Aaron Tetteh later led police to the residence of the alleged owner of the motorbike believed to have been used in the robbery. However, neither the owner nor the motorbike was found.
Police further stated that both accused persons gave caution statements during investigations and allegedly admitted to committing the offence together.
The complainant’s Tecno Pop 8 mobile phone and handbag have since been recovered and retained by police as exhibits.
The two accused persons have been charged with robbery-related offences and formally arraigned before the court. The case is expected to proceed through the judicial process.
