Trader, 74, Remanded Over Cutlass Attack

A 74-year-old trader, Kofi Antwi Moosi, has been held in police custody for two weeks by the Nsuta Circuit Court in Ashanti Region. Moosi is accused of attacking a 42-year-old driver, Addae Richard, with a cutlass on September 29, 2026, at Dadease, resulting in an injury to Richard's right palm. The court, presided over by His Lordship Simon Nketiah Gagah, granted the remand on October 1, 2026, after the prosecution sought more time to refine the case details.

Chief Inspector C.K. Gyesi, leading the prosecution, informed the court that the complainant and his friends heard the accused making threatening comments while wielding a sharp cutlass. The prosecution stated that the accused then approached Richard and struck him with the cutlass multiple times, slashing his right palm. The incident was reported to the Kumawu Police Station, leading to Moosi's arrest.

During questioning, Moosi confessed to the offense, stating he would have inflicted further harm if given the chance. The complainant was taken to the hospital for treatment. Considering the need to amend the facts, the court decided not to accept Moosi's plea and remanded him into custody for two weeks. The case has been rescheduled for October 14, 2026, for the accused to enter a plea.