Tensions flared outside the Adabraka District Court in Accra after proceedings in the case involving the alleged killing of immigration officer, Stephen King Amoah, were adjourned.
The second accused, Thomas Zigah, was brought before the court on Friday.
During proceedings, counsel for the accused pleaded with the court to allow his client to seek medical attention at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital instead of the Police Hospital, insisting that the suspect’s condition appeared deteriorated while in custody at the Railway Police Station.
The Counsel claimed the suspect had red eyes and required urgent care at an independent medical facility.
The prosecution opposed the request, noting that the suspect had already been taken to the Police Hospital twice, where he was treated and discharged.
They argued that defence counsel had not formally specified why Korle Bu should be preferred over the Police Hospital.
The court agreed, ruling that if the suspect’s health was in jeopardy, a formal application would have to be filed to request a change of hospital.
Defence counsel further suggested a one-week adjournment, reasoning that the prosecution had indicated the accused would be taken to the hospital again for the third time, and therefore a medical report should be provided as evidence.
The prosecution, however, opposed the adjournment, arguing that investigations had extended beyond Accra’s jurisdiction, requiring investigators to travel, and it would not be possible to conclude inquiries within a week.
The court declined the application for Korle Bu treatment and refused the one-week adjournment. The case was subsequently adjourned to September 4, 2025.
However, immediately after the adjournment, chaos broke out as members of the deceased officer’s family, who had been waiting outside, confronted the defense lawyer.
The family, visibly agitated, attempted to attack him as he made his way to his car.
The situation quickly escalated, forcing police officers present at the scene to intervene.
In the confusion, the lawyer was briefly mobbed before being escorted back into the courtroom for his safety.
He was later escorted to his car under tight police security to prevent further confrontation.
Source: Kenneth Awotwe Darko
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