The Suame District Court has remanded seven military officers and a civilian employee from the 4th Infantry Battalion (4Bn) into custody over their alleged involvement in the assault and subsequent death of two civilians.

The accused, facing charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder, include Lieutenant Selim Nikoi Neequaye, Lieutenant Emmanuel Abrokwa, Lieutenant Daniel Osae, Sergeant Kumi Edmond, Lance Corporal Ameyaw Desmond, Private Ampah Felix, Private Gyekye, and Thomas Adjei Mensah, a civilian employee.

According to prosecution, the officers allegedly arrested and assaulted three civilians — Kwame Adu, popularly known as Ogee, Kwabena Sarfo, and Christian Obiri Yeboah, also called Kofi Yesu — on March 28, 2025. The men were reportedly rounded up by uniformed military officers at Bantama in Kumasi over accusations of stealing a mobile phone belonging to another civilian.

The arrested individuals were taken to the 4Bn barracks, where the alleged assaults occurred. Subsequently, the bodies of two of the victims were discovered at Danyame, a suburb of Kumasi, sparking public outrage and demands for justice.

The military officers and the civilian worker have been formally charged and will remain in custody as investigations continue. The case has been adjourned to allow for further investigations.

The incident has raised fresh concerns about human rights abuses and the need for accountability within Ghana's security agencies.