A farmer named Salifu Mahama is in police custody. He is 28 years old.
He is accused of stealing 15 cattle. The alleged theft happened in the Northern Region.
A court in Tamale has made the decision to hold him. This is a remand order.
Magistrate courts handle initial stages of legal cases. This allows police more time to investigate.
Salifu Mahama was brought before the court on a charge of cattle theft.
He is expected to appear in court again on May 24, 2026. This is to continue the legal proceedings.
The Ghana Police Service is handling the investigation into the alleged theft.
Authorities have not yet released further details about how the cattle were allegedly stolen.