The complainant in the case of stabbing against Braimah Isaac Kamoko, aka, “Bukom Banku,” a Ghanaian professional boxer, has written to the Accra Circuit Court seeking to withdraw the case.
When the case was called, the court drew the attention of the prosecution that the complainant, Mr Ishmael Neequaye, had written a letter seeking to withdraw the case.
Chief Inspector Maxwell Ayim opposed the withdrawal, indicating that he was not aware of the letter, adding that when he (prosecution) invited the complainant to case management conference, he did not honoured the invitation.
The court presided over by Adelaide Abui Keddy, a High Court Judge, sitting with additional responsibility as a Circuit Court Judge, therefore adjourned the case to April 27.
The GNA has gathered that Bukom Banku has paid GH¢7, 800 to the complainant, relative of Bukom Banku, which could explain why he has written a withdrawal letter.
Bukom Banku, charged of abetment of crime, has been granted GH¢50,000 bail with two sureties by the court.
He allegedly abetted with Prosper Quaye to cause harm to one Ismael Quaye at Bukom, in Accra.
Bukom Banku‘s son, Mustapha Kamoko, who was also facing the charge of causing damage, has been granted GH¢50,000 bail with two sureties.
Bukom Banku, 50, and his son pleaded not guilty.
The court heard that the complainant, Mr Ishmael Neequaye, is a footballer, residing in Bukom, while Bukom Banku and his son, are boxers and Prosper Quaye, unemployed.
Chief Insp Ayim said all the accused were residents of Bukom, near James Town.
He said the complainant saw the accused attacking his (complainant) friends, including Julius Tagoe, a witness in the case.
Chief Insp Ayim said the complainant calmed the situation, but Bukom Banku broke a bottle and gave it to Mustapha, who inflicted wounds on him (complainant).
The court heard that Quaye smashed a 32-inch television belonging to Tagoe with a stone.
The prosecution said the complainant was rushed to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital where he was admitted.
According to Chief Insp Ayim, accused escaped arrest, necessitating the issuance of criminal summons for them to appear in court. — GNA
