Canadian murder case: Seven-member jury constituted to quick start trial

A seven-member jury has been constituted to quick start trial of Safina Mohammed Adizatu accused of murdering her Canadian boyfriend, Frank Kofi Osei, at Ashaley Botwe in July 2022.

The court at its last sitting slated February 27, 2024 for the empaneling of jurors.

The court then swore the seven-member jury in.

Soon after the empaneling of the jury, the court presided over by Mrs

Justice Lydia Osei Marfo, said the court was constrained with time hence adjourned the matter to March 7, 2024.

The state is expected to call nine witnesses in the matter, including Michael Fiifi Ampofo Arku, who was standing trial as an accomplice at a District Court in Adenta but was later released based on the recommendation of the Attorney General.

The fact of the case indicated that at night Safina, Arku and other accomplices yet to be arrested, allegedly stabbed Osei with a knife and strangled him.