Teenager, lover in custody for allegedly stabbing Uber driver
A teenager and his girlfriend have been
put in police custody at Dodowa for allegedly strangling and stabbing a
45-year-old Uber driver.
The suspects, John Kyei Baffour, 19 and Beatrice
Naa Korley, 22, hired Michael Normanyo’s KIA Picanto with registration number,
GS 950-19 from Madina to Dodowa in the Greater Accra region at about 12:30 on
Thursday.
Upon reaching the Traditional Council area at
Dodowa, the teenager attempted to strangle the driver with a nylon rope as his
girlfriend allegedly stabbed the driver in the left arm and leg.
In an attempt to snatch the car from him, the
driver managed to overpower them but the suspects escaped.
According to Dodowa District Commander, Supt.
Harrison Katso, the driver whose shirt was soaked with blood reported the
incident at the police station.
“He came to the station with a deep cut on his
left arm and leg with his shirt soaked with blood. He brought with him a
kitchen knife, a nylon rope, lady’s bag containing clothes and mobile phones
and narrated his ordeal,” Supt Katso said.
He said looking at Mr Normanyo’s condition, he
issued him a medical form and he was rushed to the Shai-Osudoku Government
Hospital for treatment.
In an interview with Joy News, he said at about
4:00 am on Friday, three residents handed over the suspects to the police.
“Just as the patrol team was about to search for
the suspects, a resident, Emmanuel Aboagye and two others brought the suspects
who were spotted in the neighbourhood,” he added.
The suspects admitted having committed the crime
after interrogation by the police.
Attempts by the police to know their place of
abode proved futile.
“There was no physical structure to show at Ritz
Junction around Adenta. They claim to be living under a tree. Neighbours said
Beatrice recently came around looking for a place for her container,” Supt
Katso said.
The police officer advised drivers to be extra
vigilant.
“Drivers must always monitor the conversation
and demeanor of clients. Installing tracking devices in their cars will be of
help in case of attack,” he suggested.
Supt. Harrison Katso also lauded the residents
who handed over the suspects without attacking them and urged the general
public to always do the same.
The two suspects will be arraigned before court
after investigations.
Source: myjoyonline.com
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