An Immigration Officer stationed at the Holuta-Klave Border in the Ho West District has been ordered into prison custody by the Ho Magistrate Court.
The officer, Isaac Oppong, faces allegations of involvement in the death of a 25-year-old motor-rider, Christian Dake, who was purportedly smuggling cooking oil through an unauthorized route into the country.
According to the court proceedings, the officer signaled the deceased to stop, but he evaded, leading to a pursuit. The prosecution, presented by Sergeant Otibi Gyan, disclosed that a confrontation ensued during the arrest, resulting in the accidental discharge of the suspect’s firearm.
Regrettably, the deceased was declared dead at the Ho Teaching Hospital.
Despite the defense lawyer’s plea for the officer to be remanded at the Immigration Headquarters in Accra, the court rejected the request, emphasizing the importance of a seamless investigation.
The case has been adjourned until March 19, 2024, and the suspect is currently in prison custody in Ho.
The family of the deceased expressed discontent with the Immigration’s management of the case.
