Western Region: Court remands 5 suspects in Agona Nkwanta robbery case
They are facing various charges, including robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, conspiracy to commit murder, murder, carrying offensive weapons, and possession of stolen property.
Five suspects accused of robbing and murdering 40-year-old gold dealer Seth Cobbinah in Agona Nkwanta, Ghana, have been remanded in custody by the Takoradi Circuit Court. The defendants, including Thomas Odoom, Christopher Seyiri, Bashiru Ibrahim, Isaac Quayson, and Grace Abakrow, face charges such as robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery and murder, murder, carrying offensive weapons, and possession of stolen property.
Prosecutor Chief Inspector Robert Yawson stated that the attack occurred on August 20, 2026, when armed men stormed Cobbinah's shop, resulting in his death. Police recovered pistols, ammunition, and gold worth GH¢15,950 from Abakrow, who allegedly received the gold from the gang leader, Emmanuel Amponsah. The court granted the suspects additional time to complete investigations due to ongoing CCTV reviews and the search for more suspects.
Defense attorneys argued that the police had already conducted thorough investigations, but the court denied bail and adjourned the case until September 8, 2026. The deceased's family attended the hearing, urging authorities to ensure justice is served.
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