Kwaku Nkansah, a suspect in the alleged murder of a taxi driver, was remanded into police custody by the Asokwa District Court in Kumasi. This information was reported by GhanaWeb and Citi Newsroom, corroborating the initial report by Peace FM.
According to a statement from the Ashanti Regional Police Command, the deceased, identified as Kwabena Badu, a 54 year old taxi driver, was found dead in his vehicle. The incident reportedly occurred at Atonsu-Amanfrom in Kumasi as detailed by Ghana Police Service statements cited by Daily Graphic.
The court proceedings on June 13, 2024, saw the suspect remanded to assist with ongoing investigations. The Asokwa District Court has scheduled Kwaku Nkansah's next court appearance for June 27, 2024, as confirmed by reports from both GhanaWeb and Citi Newsroom.
Police investigations are currently underway to gather more evidence and determine the full circumstances surrounding the alleged murder. The Ghana Police Service has not released further details regarding the specifics of the evidence or motive at this stage.