By Joyce Danso, GNA
Accra, Oct 8, GNA - Abdul Karim, a driver who allegedly snatched a Kia Picanto Taxi from its driver at the Kokorobite Aglow farms area and bolted, has been nabbed and put before an Accra Circuit Court.
Karim’s accomplice Ibrahim Moro is, however, at large, but they have been jointly charged with conspiracy to commit crime.
Karim is facing an additional charge of robbery. He pleaded not guilty to the two charges.
The court presided over by Ms Ruby Aryeetey, has remanded him into Police custody to reappear on October 22.
Prosecuting Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mawunyo Nanegbe said the complainant Mr Albert Aidoo is a driver residing at Old Weija Barrier and Karim resides at Bortianor in Accra.
DSP Nanegbe said on July 24, this year at about midnight, Mr Aidoo, driving his taxi with registration number GW 9065-18 was hired by Karim and his accomplice Moro from a place called “Choice” at Old Barrier to Kokorobite Aglow farms.
On their way, Prosecution said Moro pulled a kitchen knife and ordered the complainant to surrender his car and get out of the vehicle.
According to prosecution Moro, who was then seated behind the complainant, held the complainant’s neck and he tried removing the ignition key.
Prosecution said Karim them pushed the complainant out of his car.
The complainant, as a result left behind his daily sales of GH¢300, a driver’s license, Voter ID card, a Samsung Mobile phone and other valuables in the car.
DSP Nanegbe said the complainant lodge a complaint with the Police at Kokrobite and a wireless messages were sent across the country.
On July 30, this year, Karim was arrested when he and his accomplice tried selling the stolen vehicle at Techiman in the Brong Ahafo Region.
Prosecution said Karim in his caution statement admitted the offence and mentioned Moro as his accomplice.
Later Karim was handed over to the Anti-Armed Robbery Squad at the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service.
According to prosecution efforts are ongoing to arrest Moro.
GNA
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