A 36-year-old trader accused of unlawfully entering her ex-lover’s home, setting his belongings on fire, and stealing cash has been granted bail by the Enchi District Magistrate Court.
The accused, Ruth Arthur, alias Amina, was granted bail in the sum of GH₵30,000 with two sureties after pleading guilty with an explanation to charges of unlawful entry, causing damage, and stealing.
The presiding judge, Mr. Lawrence Buanor-Buer, initially intended to proceed with sentencing after Ruth’s guilty plea. However, after listening to her explanation, the court reversed its decision and opted to grant her bail.
According to the prosecution, led by General Sergeant Stephen Offei Asante, the complainant, David Anni, alias Nana Atopah, is an Okada rider based in Amonie in the Aowin Municipality. The accused, Ruth, also resides in the same community.
The prosecution explained that Ruth and David had been in a relationship for two years. However, after the tragic loss of their two-month-old child, Ruth’s family objected to their relationship, leading to their separation.
On March 3, 2025, at around 7:10 AM, while the complainant was attending his brother’s wedding at Nyameah, he received a distressing call from his friend, Akwasi. According to Akwasi, Ruth had unlawfully entered David’s room and deliberately set his belongings on fire.
Upon rushing home, the complainant discovered that his room had been forcibly broken into. He immediately checked for his savings of GH₵22,000, but the cash was missing.
Further inspection revealed extensive damage to his property, including a 32-inch Hisense flat-screen television, a Binatone standing fan, Sony speakers, a master decoder, and a double-bed mattress.
Additionally, the accused allegedly destroyed several items in the kitchen, including a container drum, bringing the total estimated cost of the damage to GH₵27,019.
Following a formal complaint, the police accompanied the complainant to the crime scene, where they observed that a double-bed mattress and other personal belongings had been partially burnt.
During police interrogation, Ruth admitted to the offence in her caution statement. She was subsequently charged and arraigned before the court.
The case has been adjourned, and Ruth is expected to reappear in court for further proceedings.