A 24-year-old man, Akwasi Tawiah, has been remanded in prison by the Nkawie Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, Ashanti Region, for allegedly stealing a motorbike.
According to Detective Chief Inspector Ntim Boadu, prosecuting the case, the incident occurred on February 14, 2026, around 2:00 a.m. The complainant, a motor rider from Kukubuso near Nyinahin, had traveled to Nkawie with his motorbike (registration N-25-AW-6481), valued at GH₵16,000, when it developed a fault near the Nkawie Police Station.
The prosecution said the complainant left the motorbike at a nearby mechanic shop after unsuccessful attempts to repair it. The accused, who resides in Nkawie-Panin, approached to help and subsequently took possession of the motorbike. The following day, when the complainant went to retrieve it, the vehicle was missing.
Tawiah allegedly admitted to having the motorbike but demanded GH₵15,000 for its release, prompting the complainant to report the matter to the Nkawie Police on February 23. Following investigations and his caution statement, in which he admitted the offence, Tawiah was charged and remanded.
He pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to return to court on March 11, 2026.
