52-Year-Old Man Allegedly inflicts machete Wounds on Rival

The Accra Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Kwabena Kodua Obiri-Yeboah, has remanded a 52-year-old steel bender, Kojo Senagbe, into police custody for allegedly causing grievous bodily harm to a 62-year-old ex-service Togolese national, Oliver Zinto.

Senagbe faces a charge of causing unlawful harm, contrary to Section 69 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). He pleaded not guilty when the case was called before Circuit Court 6 on May 21, 2025. The case has since been adjourned to June 18, 2025.

Incident Details

According to the prosecution led by Chief Inspector Belinda Asante, the violent incident occurred on May 10, 2025, at about 10:30 p.m. at Community 14 Annex, Lashibi, in the Greater Accra Region. Both the complainant and the accused reside in the same neighborhood.

The facts of the case indicate that the complainant, Mr. Zinto — a retired ex-serviceman and current carpenter — was walking home when Senagbe allegedly emerged from a pathway and ordered him to stop. Sensing danger, Zinto ignored the command and continued walking.

Senagbe then reportedly attacked him with a machete, inflicting multiple wounds on his scalp, left ear, arm, and back.

Despite his injuries, Mr. Zinto mustered the strength to disarm his attacker during the struggle.

Bystanders rushed to the scene, prompting the accused to flee.

The injured man was given first aid and later received a medical form from the Klagon Police for hospital treatment. A formal complaint was lodged at the station.

The accused was arrested two days later, on May 12, 2025. In his caution statement — given in the presence of an independent witness — Senagbe allegedly admitted to the attack, claiming he acted out of jealousy, accusing the victim of taking over his girlfriend.

Investigators later retrieved the machete used in the assault. The accused was subsequently charged and brought before the court.

Court Proceedings

During the court appearance, Senagbe denied the charge. The prosecution presented its initial facts, and the court, considering the gravity of the offense, ordered that he be remanded in custody.

The case is expected to resume on June 18, 2025, as investigations continue and prosecution prepares its evidence.

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