Disc jockey and driver remanded for stealing goats

Takoradi, Nov.19, GNA - Emmanuel Koomson, a disc jockey, and Francis Essuman, a driver, were on Friday remanded by Takoradi Circuit Court “A” for allegedly conspiring to commit crime and stealing.      The pleas of the suspects were not taken and they would re-appear before court on November 30.      Police Inspector Seth Ahelegbe told the court that Koomson lived at Ngyinamoabekem and Essuman lived at Essaman, near Sekondi.      He said the suspects on November 12 at about 0300 hours,  stole six goats from Nkotompo and hid the animals in the bush near the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital mortuary roundabout.   Inspector Ahelegbe said the suspects approached another driver of a vehicle and solicited his help to transport the animals.      Inspector Ahelegbe said the driver agreed, and the vehicle, which was being driven by Essuman, developed mechanical fault on the way.      The prosecution said a group led by the Assembly Member for Nkotompo suspected a foul deal.   Insp. Ahelegbe said when the group started to interrogate the suspects, Essuman and Koomson escaped but the driver of the vehicle was arrested and handed over to the police.      The prosecution said Essuman was arrested when the driver in a statement said he (Essuman) hired his vehicle to transport the animals.       Insp. Ahelegbe said Essuman mentioned Koomson as his accomplice and he (koomson) was also arrested.      The prosecution said some people from Essaman and Nkotompo identified the goats as theirs.      Insp. Ahelegbe said the suspects in cautioned statements admitted the offence.   GNA... Read Full Story