Accra: An Accra Circuit Court has remanded eleven persons into police custody for alleged involvement in land guard activities at Akokofoto, Dansoman, Accra. The accused are Kamal Yussif alias Biker, Asafoatse Abass Seidu, Jacob Lartey alias Lartey Kwei, Adoku Samuel alias Asafoatse, Mohammed Issah alias Galadima, Emmanuel Nii Acquah alias Asafoatse, Iddrisu Akaya Chum, John Afade, Teiko Ofori, and Emmanuel Gyemfi Nkrumah. They have been charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, engaging in land guard activities, and resisting arrest.
According to Ghana News Agency, the prosecution informed the court that the accused resisted arrest, during which Kamal Yussif allegedly punched Chief Inspector Isaac Mbilla on the mouth, resulting in dental injuries. Despite pleading not guilty, the accused are expected to reappear before the court on February 28, 2026.
Defence counsel requested bail for the accused, but the application was opposed by the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer, due to ongoing investigations. The prosecution revealed that the complainants, Madam Sarah Forkuo, Managing Director of Osamanpa Estate Developers, and Mr. John Agyepong, both of East Legon, had secured a Supreme Court judgment granting them possession of the disputed land.
On February 16, 2026, the accused allegedly invaded the land armed with sticks, cutlasses, and guns, preventing the complainants and their workers from developing the property. A distress call to the Police Headquarters led to the dispatch of officers to the scene. The accused resisted arrest but were eventually overpowered and taken to the Regional Police Headquarters for further investigations.