Painter Granted GH¢1 Million Bail Over Alleged Theft of Bank of Ghana Cables

Ahmed Mohammed Lawal, a painter accused of stealing electrical cables from the Bank of Ghana, has been granted GH¢1 million bail. The court proceedings revealed his alleged involvement, captured on CCTV. Lawal’s case is set to continue on May 7, 2025, as he denies the charges.

A painter, Ahmed Mohammed Lawal, has been granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court after being accused of stealing electrical cables from the Bank of Ghana building situated in Ridge. The bail was set at GH¢1 million, requiring two sureties. The presiding judge, Mr. Isaac Addo, instructed the Prosecution to adhere to disclosure rules. The case is scheduled to continue on May 7, 2025.

Lawal faces charges of unlawful entry and theft of electrical cables with an estimated value of GH¢1,035,500. He has denied all allegations against him. The Prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Agustin Kingsley Oppong, reported that complainants Samuel Nii Tettey and Davidson Mensah Otinkorang, who work as safety officer and electrical engineer at the construction site, discovered the crime on February 16, 2025.

According to the prosecution, an examination of the site’s Close-Circuit Television (CCTV) footage revealed Lawal and two accomplices stealing the copper cables. The complainants apprehended Lawal and turned him over to the police. Investigation showed that the group accessed the site via a scaffold, cut the cables, and managed to transport them away.

Furthermore, evidence indicated that Lawal sold the stolen cables to an unidentified individual at Kwame Nkrumah Circles, receiving GH¢2,000 for his share. Lawal was unable to provide information leading to the capture of his accomplices or the alleged receiver of the stolen goods.

In summary, Ahmed Mohammed Lawal, a painter, has been granted bail after being charged with the theft of electrical cables worth over GH¢1 million from the Bank of Ghana. The court proceedings have revealed Surveillance footage confirming his involvement in the crime, whilst Lawal continues to deny the allegations. The case remains ongoing, with further hearings scheduled for May 2025, as the investigation seeks to identify his accomplices.

Original Source: www.ghanabusinessnews.com