Man arrested for alleged assault after motor accident at Maamobi

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with an alleged assault following a motor accident at Maamobi in Accra.

According to a press release issued by the Regional Public Affairs Unit on March 2, 2026, the suspect, identified as Razak Kwanda, was picked up by the Kotobabi District Police Command after investigations into the incident.

Police said that on Saturday, February 22, 2026, officers on routine patrol in the Maamobi area encountered the victim, Yakubu Manan Abdul, aged 24. He reported that he had been involved in a motor accident with the suspect.

Preliminary investigations indicate that during the incident, the suspect allegedly attacked and assaulted the victim, causing injuries.

The patrol team conveyed the victim, together with his damaged motorbike, to the Kotobabi Police Station where a formal complaint was lodged and investigations commenced.

The suspect was arrested on Wednesday, February 26, 2026, at about 9:45 a.m. He has since been granted police enquiry bail and is assisting with ongoing investigations.

The Accra Regional Police Command has cautioned the public against resorting to violence in the event of road traffic accidents or disputes. It advised individuals to remain calm and allow the appropriate authorities to handle such matters in accordance with the law.

The Command further assured residents of its commitment to maintaining law and order and urged anyone with relevant information to cooperate with the police to support investigations.