In a striking case stirring local conversation, 38-year-old herdsman Umaru Asumin has been remanded in custody by the Amasaman Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region.

He stands accused of stealing five valuable cattle belonging to his employer, an allegation he firmly denies, pleading not guilty.

During a tense court session, Asumin was denied bail after the presiding High Court Judge, Justice Enid Marful-Sau, expressed concerns regarding his lack of a fixed residence, which raised the possibility that he might evade trial if released.

"The complainant, Nashiru Awal, resides in Cambodia, near Spintex Road, and had inherited a herd of cattle," Salifu Nashiru, Police Chief Inspector, told the court, presenting the facts of the case.

Awal had inherited a herd of cattle and initially entrusted their care to a man named Umaru Abdul.

However, according to a report by citinewsroom.com, due to illness, Abdul recommended Asumin as a replacement to manage the herd, which consisted of 25 cattle.

Trouble arose in March 2025 when Umaru Asumin allegedly took the cattle out to graze but neglected to supervise them.

Alarmingly, when Awal returned to inspect his herd, he discovered that only 20 of the animals were accounted for.

With growing concern, he initiated efforts to locate Asumin.

The investigation paid off when authorities traced him to Ada on April 27, leading to his arrest on April 29, 2025, two days after initial investigations began.

Justice Marful-Sau directed that all necessary disclosure documents be provided to the accused before his next court appearance, scheduled for May 22, 2025.

The court now awaits the findings of ongoing investigations as this captivating case unfolds, drawing attention to issues of trust and responsibility in livestock management.

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