The Tamale Circuit Court, presided over by Francis Asobayireh, has granted bail to Abdul-Fatawu Alhassan, the Registrar of the Dagbon Traditional Council, in the sum of GHc100,000.
The accused is facing charges of alleged kidnapping and assault of Gbambu Chief Mohammed Mahamadu in the Gushegu District.
In addition to the bail sum, Alhassan is required to produce one surety who resides within the court’s jurisdiction in Tamale.
He is also mandated to report to the Yendi Divisional Police Command every Thursday at 3 pm.
Alhassan, who was represented by counsel Jawson Kwame, pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit kidnapping, kidnapping, and assault under the Criminal Offences Act of 1960 (Act 29).
