Soldier And Police Officer Charged Over Theft Of Royal Stool From Anum Traditional Area

• A soldier, a police officer, and five others have been charged over the theft of royal items from the Anum Traditional Area
• The suspects allegedly broke into the premises, stealing the Black Stool, other royal regalia, and two kente clothes
• The incident is related to a chieftaincy dispute over the selection of the heir to the Anum paramount stool

A soldier, a police officer, and five others have been charged over the theft of a Black Stool and other royal items from the Anum Traditional Area in the Eastern Region.

The policeman was identified as Nana Okyoampem Adu, and the soldier was Michael Opare-Appiah.

Starr News reported that the theft occurred on May 4, 2024. The incident concerns a chieftaincy dispute over selecting the heir to the Anum paramount stool.

The suspects allegedly broke into the complainant’s premises and stole the Black Stool, other royal regalia, and two kente cloths valued at GH¢5,800.

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The complainant, Nana Odame Osafo III, was entrusted with the items after becoming the Gyasewahene of the Anum Traditional Area.

Only three accused persons were present at the first court hearing; the soldier and the police officer were absent.

Their lawyer attributed the absence of the other accused to late notice of the court date.

The three present were granted bail of GHC 50,000 each with two sureties and were required to present Ghana cards and sign a justification form.

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Source: YEN.com.gh