‘Gbawe War Leader’ remanded for allegedly using offensive weapon

Dansoman Circuit Court News

Kelvin Nii Quartey, a 22-year-old mason, is known as "War Leader" in Gbawe. He has been charged with serious crimes at the Dansoman Circuit Court. These charges include abetment of escape, causing harm, and use of an offensive weapon.

Quartey appeared before Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa. He pleaded not guilty to all five counts. He was remanded into police custody until May 2, 2025, while investigations continue.

Prosecutor Chief Inspector Emelia Mensah stated that on August 5, 2024, Quartey helped a suspect escape from Gbawe North Police Station. Armed with a machete, he allegedly attacked Emmanuel Mills and caused significant injury. During this incident, he also threatened to kill Mills in front of police officers.

Quartey had been on the run since the attack but was caught on April 3, 2025. During questioning, he confessed to his crimes and promised to help recapture his accomplice but later did not follow through.

Related Case: Joseph Dodoo Also Remanded

In another case, businessman Joseph Dodoo, also known as "Ashalley," appeared in court for a land dispute shooting at Domeabra. The 40-year-old pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and causing harm.

Prosecutor Chief Inspector Christopher Wonder explained that on April 22, 2025, Dodoo led a group to confront another party over disputed land. This confrontation escalated into violence and resulted in the shooting of Emmanuel Aryee.

Aryee suffered a bullet wound to the thigh but has since been treated and discharged from Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Dodoo has been remanded and will return to court on May 12, 2025.

Both cases are still under investigation as police work to arrest accomplices and uncover more details about these incidents.