THE REPUBLIC vs. DOMINIC OBIRI YEBOAH @ KENNEDY & 2 ORS

The accused person herein and two others (now at large) have been charged on one count of Robbery contrary to section 149 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960, Act 29. He pleaded not guilty, thus, necessitating the instant trial. What has led to this case? Dominic Obiri Yeboah alias Kennedy who had previously engaged the services of the Complainant (taxi driver) exchanged phone numbers with him for future business transactions. Thus, on 13/09/2014 at about 10pm, the accused is said to have requested the complainant's services to drive him and two others from Kronum Otumfour to Akom. The accused directed the complainant to make a left turn towards the Akom township. On the way, one of the accused persons (now at large) drew a knife and ordered the complainant to stop. He obliged and stopped. The accused person and his accomplices pulled the complainant from his taxi cab, collected the ignition key, his mobile phone and sped off. The complainant reported the incident to the p...