An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a driver, Eric Afful, into custody for allegedly stealing a Toyota Hilux pick-up vehicle belonging to the Ghana Police Service.

The court’s decision follows Afful’s appearance on charges related to the theft, with his accomplice, identified only as Acquah, still at large.

Afful according to a report by dailguidenetwork.com, faces two counts: conspiracy to commit a crime and stealing, under Sections 23 and 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

Chief Inspector Amanie Abel, prosecuting, told the court that the vehicle, valued at GH¢300,000.00 belonged to the Commander of the National Patrol Unit.

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On August 19, 2025, the commander parked the official vehicle outside his residence in Ashaley Botwe, only to discover it missing the following morning.

A report was promptly filed at the Lakeside Estates Police Station.

On August 20, 2025, a police patrol team intercepted the stolen vehicle being driven by Afful.

A search revealed incriminating items, including a police driving logbook, the complainant’s hospital ID card, and a set of Toyota ignition keys.

Initially, Afful claimed a friend had instructed him to pick up a lady with the vehicle but later confessed to stealing it alongside Acquah.

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The court, presided over by His Honour Isaac Addo, remanded Afful into custody pending further investigations.

He is scheduled to reappear on September 4, 2025.

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