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Thursday, 28 November 2024 | Ghana
The Amasaman Circuit Court has remanded two drivers, Ali Zakary and Dabare Toffic, for their alleged involvement in the theft of an excavator valued at $108,000 belonging to a businessman. Zakary faces charges of theft and conspiracy, while Toffic has been charged with abetment of crime and conspiracy. Both men pleaded not guilty in court and are scheduled to reappear on December 16, 2024.
According to police reports, several accomplices in the case, including Desmond Appiah, Ernest Addo, Hamidu Nashiru Yabre, and two others identified only as Emma and Bash, remain at large. Police Chief Inspector Nashiru Salifu, who presented the case to the court presided over by Madam Enid Marful-Sau, outlined the circumstances leading to the arrests.
Chief Inspector Salifu explained that the complainant, Alhaji Ali Seidu, had imported eight brand-new King excavators and engaged Naskorsi Limited to handle the freight and transportation to a warehouse in Dobro. The excavators were disassembled into shipping containers, which were cleared at Tema Harbour.
The company needed a long trailer to transport one of the containers, prompting Zakary to suggest a driver he claimed was suitable for the task. On October 19, 2023, a container containing the $108,000 excavator was loaded onto a DAF 95 trailer with a forged registration number, GN 7252-11, and driven by Zakary.
Unlike the other seven containers, which were successfully delivered to the warehouse, this particular container never arrived. When Zakary could not be reached and his phone was turned off, Alhaji Seidu filed a complaint with the police.
Following an investigation, the police received information on October 26, 2023, that the container had been transported to Kumasi. It was discovered that Zakary, Toffic, and the other accomplices had conspired to sell the excavator. However, their plan was thwarted when Zakary and Toffic were apprehended, though the remaining suspects managed to escape.
The court heard that Zakary, who resides in Ashaiman, and Toffic, a resident of Afrancho in Kumasi, played critical roles in the alleged conspiracy. While Zakary directly handled the transportation, Toffic reportedly aided in facilitating the operation.
The court has denied bail to the two suspects, pending further investigations. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to track down the accomplices still at large.
Chief Inspector Salifu noted the seriousness of the case, emphasizing the significant financial loss to the complainant. Authorities have assured the public that they are committed to ensuring justice is served and preventing such criminal activities from undermining trust in Ghana’s freight and transport sector.
According to police reports, several accomplices in the case, including Desmond Appiah, Ernest Addo, Hamidu Nashiru Yabre, and two others identified only as Emma and Bash, remain at large. Police Chief Inspector Nashiru Salifu, who presented the case to the court presided over by Madam Enid Marful-Sau, outlined the circumstances leading to the arrests.
Chief Inspector Salifu explained that the complainant, Alhaji Ali Seidu, had imported eight brand-new King excavators and engaged Naskorsi Limited to handle the freight and transportation to a warehouse in Dobro. The excavators were disassembled into shipping containers, which were cleared at Tema Harbour.
The company needed a long trailer to transport one of the containers, prompting Zakary to suggest a driver he claimed was suitable for the task. On October 19, 2023, a container containing the $108,000 excavator was loaded onto a DAF 95 trailer with a forged registration number, GN 7252-11, and driven by Zakary.
Unlike the other seven containers, which were successfully delivered to the warehouse, this particular container never arrived. When Zakary could not be reached and his phone was turned off, Alhaji Seidu filed a complaint with the police.
Following an investigation, the police received information on October 26, 2023, that the container had been transported to Kumasi. It was discovered that Zakary, Toffic, and the other accomplices had conspired to sell the excavator. However, their plan was thwarted when Zakary and Toffic were apprehended, though the remaining suspects managed to escape.
The court heard that Zakary, who resides in Ashaiman, and Toffic, a resident of Afrancho in Kumasi, played critical roles in the alleged conspiracy. While Zakary directly handled the transportation, Toffic reportedly aided in facilitating the operation.
The court has denied bail to the two suspects, pending further investigations. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to track down the accomplices still at large.
Chief Inspector Salifu noted the seriousness of the case, emphasizing the significant financial loss to the complainant. Authorities have assured the public that they are committed to ensuring justice is served and preventing such criminal activities from undermining trust in Ghana’s freight and transport sector.