Accra, March 18, – An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 30-year-old mason, Daniel Odai Affotey, into custody over allegations of burglary and theft in Spintex, Accra.
Affotey, charged with unlawful entry, conspiracy to commit a crime, stealing, conspiracy to cause damage, and causing unlawful damage, pleaded not guilty.
The court, presided over by Mr Joseph Yennuban Kunsong, declined bail, citing the risk of interference with ongoing investigations. The prosecution was directed to expedite its inquiries. Affotey is scheduled to reappear on April 1, 2026.
His alleged accomplice, Kwame Ewonam, remains at large.
According to the prosecution, the complainant, a banker residing in Spintex, returned home on March 4, 2026, to find her doors damaged, rooms ransacked, and valuables stolen. CCTV footage recovered by police reportedly captured Affotey and Ewonam committing the burglary using a Toyota Rush with registration number GX 1219-18.
Affotey was arrested on March 11, 2026, at Labone Cels Bridge Pub and Restaurant following intelligence-led operations. A search of his residence led to the recovery of travelling bags containing suspected stolen items, including laptops, 11 televisions, 53 mobile phones, jewellery, clothing, and home appliances.
During interrogation, Affotey admitted involvement in the crime and identified Ewonam as his partner. He stated that on March 4, 2026, the duo had conducted a theft spree in Spintex, stealing US$22,350, £1,000, GH¢1,000, and other personal belongings from the complainant’s home. He further admitted that some recovered items had been stolen on previous occasions.
The complainant was able to identify several items, including jewellery, perfumes, gold watches, and external drives, as her property. The prosecution noted that the accused had allegedly rented vehicles, conducted surveillance, and used them to facilitate burglaries in the Spintex area.
GHBUSS
18 March 2026
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