Accra, April 3 – An Accra Circuit Court has remanded Musa Abdul Aziz Mamoud, also known as Justin Martin, 34, a stock trader, and Donatus Kwame Donkor, 37, a carpenter, for their alleged involvement in a robbery at Berma Jewellery Shop in Westland, near Haatso, Accra.
The suspects are accused of stealing gold accessories valued at GHC 2 million on April 26, 2025, after reportedly spraying pepper into the eyes of a security guard and a shop attendant.
Charges and Court Proceedings
- Both accused face charges of conspiracy to commit a crime and robbery.
- Mamoud faces additional charges of causing unlawful damage and money laundering.
- Both have pleaded not guilty.
- The court has adjourned the case to April 13, 2026, ordering the prosecution to file witness statements and other disclosures.
- ASP Emmanuel Haligah is leading the prosecution.
Incident Details
- Mamoud allegedly disguised himself in a pullover, trousers, gloves, and a mask, and rode a motorbike to the shop.
- Donkor reportedly distracted the security guard, allowing Mamoud to enter.
- Mamoud allegedly overpowered the guard and sprayed him and a sales attendant with pepper spray before taking various gold items including chains, pendants, earrings, and bracelets.
- He then fled on a motorbike with the stolen items.
Investigations
- Mamoud was arrested on March 24, 2026, and a search of his residence recovered masks, a hammer, pepper spray, a toy gun, crash helmet, assorted jewellery, a gold detector, and a weighing scale.
- Donkor was arrested on March 26, 2026, and the motorbike allegedly used in the robbery was retrieved.
- Investigations indicate Mamoud sold part of the stolen jewellery and used some proceeds to purchase a Toyota FJ Cruiser.
- Police investigations are ongoing.
GHBUSS
3 April 2026
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