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2 escapees from Kwabenya police station convicted
The third accused person Kofi Darko pleaded not guilty to the charges and will go through normal process of trial.
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The two accused persons Prince Osei and Atta Kwadwo pleaded guilty to two charges of escaping lawful custody and abetment to escape lawful custody.
The third accused person Kofi Darko pleaded not guilty to the charges and will go through normal process of trial.
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The three accused were part of escapees released by some robbers alleged to have attacked the Kwabenya Police station killing the police officer in charge Emmanuel Ashillevi.
The judge Aboagye Tandor convicted two on their plea and deferred judgment to February 13, 2018.
On the other hand, the nine suspects alleged to have attacked the police station have also been arraigned.
The nine are Nancy Denta, George Yeboah, Prince Kofi Acheampong, Edward Lartey, Kofi Seshie, George Sarbah, Elvis Owusu, George Asante and Theophelus Bandah.
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They have been charged with abetment to escape from lawful custody, a charge they pleaded not guilty to.
The case has been adjourned to the 13th of February for trial to continue.
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