Maadwoa Case: First prosecution witness testifies in ‘killer’ policeman trial
The witness, who is a relative of the deceased, recounted how the accused, Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, allegedly assaulted the deceased
Oppong, 30, who is a relative of the deceased, recounted how the accused, Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, allegedly assaulted the deceased.
In court on Tuesday (23 January) Oppong described how the suspect stormed their home, attempting to assault Victoria Dapaah while she was having a bath. He claimed to have rescued the deceased and confronted the armed suspect in uniform after being alerted to the incident.
Oppong suggested that the victim’s rejection of Twumasi’s proposal for an illicit relationship led to the ensuing confrontation. The Defence Counsel contested Oppong’s claim, asserting that the suspect had never held a gun during private engagements.
Asked if he witnessed the shooting incident, Oppong told the court that he learned of the accused person’s identity from another source. He also rejected claims that the incident occurred during a blackout in the area.
The court presided over by H/H Rosemarie Baah Tosu, adjourned the case to 7 February for continued cross-examination.
Reporting by Jonathan Ofori, Ashanti Region
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