The Accra Circuit Court has remanded Stephen Agordotse in custody as he awaits extradition to Nigeria to face trial over allegations of vehicle and electronics theft.
Agordotse, a Ghanaian national, is accused of stealing items valued at approximately 8.76 million Naira from Discovery Logistics and E-Commerce Service, a company based in Lagos, Nigeria.
He has appeared before the court two times, with the hearing presided over by His Honour Jojo Amoah Hagan.
He is scheduled to reappear on March 12, 2025.
The Charges
Stephen Agordotse faces charges of stealing, contrary to Section 124 (1) of Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
According to court documents, he allegedly stolea KIA Cerato Saloon Vehicle (JJJ 697) valued at ?5,500,000 -Two motorcycles valued at ?2,000,000 – One laptop valued at ?450,000 -One mobile phone valued at ?280,000 -One flat-screen television valued at ?350,000 and Cash amounting to ?180,000
Interpol Alert and Arrest
On January 13, 2025 Ghanaian authorities received an alert from INTERPOL Abuja, Nigeria, detailing Agordotse’s alleged theft from his employer.
The report stated that Agordotse, who worked as an operations manager at Discovery Logistics, fled after stealing company assets.
The Accra Central Police Station arrested Agordotse, following intelligence received from INTERPOL.
During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to the crime in his caution statement.
Authorities in Nigeria have been informed of his arrest and are processing deposition documents for his extradition. INTERPOL’s Secure Channel (124/7) Network is being used to facilitate further legal proceedings.
The case remains under investigation as Ghanaian and Nigerian authorities coordinate Stephen Agordotse’s transfer to face trial in Lagos.
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