Isaac Oppong, an Immigration Officer stationed at the Holuta-Klave Border in the Ho West District, has been remanded into prison custody by the Ho Magistrate Court. Oppong is accused of participating in the killing of 25-year-old motor-rider Christian Dake, who allegedly smuggled cooking oil through an unauthorized route into the country.
According to Sergeant Otibi Gyan, presenting the case, Oppong instructed the deceased to stop, but he fled, prompting a pursuit. A struggle during the arrest resulted in the suspect’s firearm accidentally discharging, leading to the death of Dake, pronounced dead at the Ho Teaching Hospital.
Despite the suspect’s lawyer’s plea for remand at the Immigration Headquarters in Accra, the court denied the request, emphasizing the need for a smooth investigation. The case has been adjourned to March 19, 2024, and Oppong remains in prison custody in Ho.
The family of the deceased expressed dissatisfaction with the Immigration’s handling of the case.
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