By Gifty Amofa
Accra, May 14, GNA – The Kaneshie District Court has granted bail to two women accused of obstructing police work and assaulting an officer during an attempted arrest.
Naomi Tettey, a 50-year-old trader, was granted GH₵30,000 bail with two sureties for allegedly preventing a police officer from arresting a suspect, assaulting the officer, and causing harm.
She was also ordered to report to the police once a week.
Hanatu Mohammed, a 24-year-old nurse, was granted GH₵10,000 bail with two sureties on charges of resisting a police officer from performing his duties.
Both accused pleaded not guilty and are scheduled to reappear in court on June 19, 2025.
Police Chief Inspector Achana Apewah told the court that the complainant, Detective Chief Inspector Prince Wisdom Sotamah, is the Station Officer at the Nima Divisional CID.
On May 5, 2025, around 1717 hours, the officer led a patrol team to investigate a report of causing harm at Nima.
At the scene, they found a young man allegedly selling substances suspected to be Indian hemp.
A search uncovered 20 wraps of suspected hemp and an undisclosed amount of money, believed to be sales proceeds.
While the suspect was counting the money before being transported, Tettey reportedly rushed in, seized the exhibits, and fled.
She was pursued and arrested by the complainant.
Upon being asked to return the items, she refused.
Chief Inspector Apewah told the court that the complainant took the exhibits from Tettey, which made her furious, and she slapped him three times.
Tettey, aware of the officer’s identity, allegedly bit his upper arm, causing it to bleed.
She then shouted for help, drawing a crowd that attempted to attack the police officer.
Mohammed allegedly encouraged Tettey not to return the exhibits and tried to prevent her arrest.
Preliminary investigations suggest both women had supplied the suspected drugs to the initial suspect.
The case is still under investigation.
Defence counsel appealed for bail, citing Tettey’s need for medical care and Mohammed’s status as a student at risk of missing exams.
Both defendants assured the court they had credible sureties.
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