Two suspected landguards reportedly broke down in tears and went on their knees while pleading with an Accra Circuit Court not to remand them into custody over an alleged demolition incident at East Legon.
The accused persons, 29-year-old Gabriel Abotsi Ahor and 32-year-old Benjamin Essel, are facing charges of conspiracy to commit crime, namely landguard activities, and conspiracy to commit crime, namely causing unlawful damage.
The charges stem from an alleged incident on July 15, when the two suspects reportedly invaded a construction site at East Legon.
According to the allegations, the suspects demolished an uncompleted building at the site and assaulted some workers who were present.
The two were subsequently brought before the Accra Circuit Court to face the charges.
However, following the court’s decision to remand them into custody, the suspects reportedly became emotional and pleaded with the court against being sent to custody.
They allegedly broke down in uncontrollable tears and went on their knees as they appealed for leniency.
Despite their emotional pleas, the court ordered that they be remanded while the case proceeds.
The charges against the two suspects relate to alleged landguard activities and unlawful damage, offences that have become a major concern in Ghana’s property and land sector.
Landguard activities often involve the use or threat of violence in disputes over land ownership or control. The practice has been blamed for creating insecurity around construction sites and contributing to conflicts over land.
The case involving Ahor and Essel will now continue as the court considers the allegations against them.
