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Court remands 3 over jewelry shop robberies
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded three persons accused of robbing jewellery shops at Airport Residential Area and Westlands.
The accused are Musa Abdul Aziz Mamoud, also known as Justin Martin, a stock trader; Abubakar Mamoud, a car dealer; and Edgar Donkor, a fashion designer.
The prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police Emmanuel Haligah, told the court that the accused were involved in multiple robbery incidents.
The court heard that the three allegedly robbed a jewellery shop at Westlands in 2025 and made away with gold accessories valued at GH¢2 million.
They have also been charged with robbing Rhyme Jewellery shop at Airport Residential Area on September 11, 2025, where items valued at GH¢1,813,000 were stolen.
Charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, the accused persons pleaded not guilty.
Musa Abdul Aziz Mamoud faces an additional charge of causing unlawful damage.
The court issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Zane Acquaye, a goldsmith accused of dishonestly receiving stolen gold items valued at GH¢11,400, after he failed to appear.
ASP Haligah said Acquaye had been informed to attend court but did not comply.
Defence counsel for the accused applied for bail, but the court refused and remanded them into lawful custody.
The prosecution opposed the bail application, arguing that the accused posed a threat to public safety.
According to the prosecution, “this is a premeditated and coordinated attack on the jewelry shop at the Airport residential area.
ASP Haligah said Musa Abdul Aziz Mamoud threatened a salesgirl with a pistol during the robbery.
The prosecution said the accused conspired and carried out the attack at about 0949 hours, with Musa Abdul Aziz Mamoud damaging the shop’s glass door to gain entry.
The court heard that the salesgirl, Janet Nimoh, raised an alarm but was chased and threatened by the first accused person.
The prosecution said Abubakar Mamoud positioned himself at the entrance while Edgar Donkor monitored activities from outside.
The accused allegedly collected gold items and fled the scene on two motorbikes.
The court heard that they later shared the proceeds.
A search conducted at their residences led to the retrieval of items including masks, a hammer, a toy gun, a gold tester, weighing scale, gloves, bolt cutter, helmet, GPS tracking device, jack-knife, pepper spray, taser, jewellery boxes and motorbikes.
Additional items, including jewellery boxes, watches and a drone, were retrieved from Donkor’s residence at Osu. –GNA
Ghanaian cinema continues to break boundaries as Vibes The Movie has received an official nomination at the prestigious Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) in Toronto.
This latest international recognition is another proud moment for Ghana and a powerful testament to the creativity, originality, and global appeal of Ghanaian storytelling.
Directed by Big Ghun and starring Jeffrey Nortey, Vibes The Movie evolved from the hugely successful social media series, where the beloved characters Obolo Tui and Lil Pui captured the hearts of millions with their unique blend of rap, comedy, and relatable stories about the everyday struggles and ambitions of Ghanaian youth.
The film has already brought honour to Ghana on the international stage, most recently winning an Outstanding Achievement Award at the American Motion Pictures Festival in the United States.
The Chronicle noted that the film was recognized for its originality, craftsmanship, and storytelling impact among a competitive pool of global entries.
Now, with a nomination at TINFF in Canada, Vibes The Movie continues its remarkable journey from the streets of Accra to some of the world’s most respected film platforms.
The nomination underscores the growing global appreciation for authentic African stories and confirms that Ghanaian filmmakers are making a significant mark in international cinema.
As Vibes The Movie flies the Black Star high in Toronto, Ghana celebrates yet another cultural achievement that showcases the country’s talent, resilience, and storytelling excellence to the world
A prominent member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has broken silence on the deep-seated internal machinations within the party, warning that the continuous victimization of members could severely jeopardize unity ahead of the general elections.
In a post on the party’s internal democratic processes, the former National Entrpreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) boss, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah revealed how personal ambitions were stifled by party elites in the Asante Akyem Central constituency, despite overwhelming grassroots support.
According to the aggrieved party member, the decision to run for the parliamentary seat was not a self-serving agenda but a direct response to a call to service by the local constituents.
“My Asante Akyem Central people loved my politics and approached me to come and serve them as MP,” he stated.
He added that “But my own party elders blocked me and supported the incumbent MP to cheat through the system as if I was an outsider.”
The unfair playing field he revealed led to a massive financial distress. The stalwart disclosed incurring massive debts across two consecutive primary election cycles, alongside other personal challenges.
Despite the systemic sabotage, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah noted that he remained loyal, continuously defending both the NPP party and the government’s policies at all levels.
“Seeing what’s going on in the current polling station elections in several constituencies, it seems not much has changed,” he warned.
“The victimization of those who want to challenge current or former MPs should stop,” he stated.
With the general elections approaching, he cautioned,”You don’t treat party people anyhow and expect unconditional unity for the general elections.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
