Ike Faith, the victim of a mob attack after being accused of using spiritual means to cause another man’s manhood to shrink, has been referred to the Trauma and Specialist Hospital at Winneba for further treatment.
Initially taken to the Senya Polyclinic, his injuries were deemed severe, warranting transfer to the specialist facility.
Seven individuals involved in the assault on Ike have been remanded by a District court at Awutu Breku in the Central Region. The accused persons, Prosper Bonney, a 22-year-old Pragia Rider, Blessings Bonney, Emmanuel Baffoe, Kwame Arhinsan, Richard Quanssah, Gideon Amissah, and Emmanuel Otoo, had their pleas not taken during their court appearance.
Prosper Bonney faces charges of publishing false news and deceiving public officers, while all seven face charges of causing unlawful harm, assault, and conspiracy to commit a crime.
The prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Thomas Sarfo and Chief Inspector Bernice Wie Kpuusuu, opposed bail, citing an ongoing investigation.
Victor Yankson, representing Prosper and Blessing, requested bail, but the court, presided over by Naomi A. A. Kuntuor, adjourned the case to April 26 for pleas to be taken.
The prosecution’s case states that the complainant, a National Service Personnel serving at Senya Beraku “C’ Basic School, reported that on April 9, 2024, at about 10:00 pm, a group of about 20 angry youths knocked on their door.
Upon opening, they started beating Ike Faith, accusing him of using spiritual means to shrink Prosper Bonney’s penis.
The prosecution explained that earlier that day, Ike Faith had boarded a Pragia operated by Prosper, and after a conversation about business, he gave Prosper his contact card. Later, Prosper claimed his penis started shrinking after dropping off Ike, leading him to seek Blessing Bonney’s prayers, allegedly restoring his penis through anointing oil.
Ike Faith was rushed to Senya Polyclinic and later transferred to the Trauma and Specialists Hospital, Winneba, for further treatment. Following police investigations, the remaining accused persons were arrested.