The trial of the two teenagers involved in the alleged murder of a 10-year-old Ishmael Mensah Abdella nears judgement after the accused persons closed their defence.
On Wednesday, February 14, which is widely celebrated as a Valentine’s Day, the second accused (18-year-old) young offender ended his case.
This was after his lawyers have indicated not calling any witness moments after State Prosecutors led by Nana Adoma Osei, a Senior State Attorney signaled the end of her cross examination.
Justice Lydia Osei Marfo, the presiding judge following the closure of evidence, has ordered the parties to file the final closing addresses by March 14.
The Court said, it will make further directives after the parties had complied with the orders regarding their oral addresses to the jury and the court’s subsequent summing up of the trial.
EIB Network Legal Affairs Correspondent, Murtala Inusah reports that the Prosecution called seven witnesses which include, father, mother and sister of the 15-year-old juvenile.
The two teenagers have been charged for conspiracy and murder of the 10-year-old Ishmael Mensah Abdella before the High Court in Accra presided over by Justice Lydia Osei Marfo.
While the 15-year-old juvenile (1st Accused) has admitted the offense and stated that they “committed the crime together,” the young offender (2nd Accused) has denied the charges.
Source: Kasapafmonline.com/Murtala Inusah
