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The man seen in a widely circulated video damaging the a monument and several signposts at the Kotoka International Airport Roundabout in Accra, has been remanded in police custody after the prosecution prayed the Kwabenya Circuit Court that they were still investigating the matter and needed time.
The trial Judge also ordered the prosecution to take the accused person to the physiatric hospital for examination and report to the court with full report.
The Ghana Police Service arrested Newel Gavu on Saturday for allegedly causing damage to public property after he hacked down the busts of some six prominent politicians known as ‘The Big Six’, who fought for the independence of the country. 
In a statement, the police confirmed, the suspect is currently in custody and will be taken through the due process of the law.
The police also praised the public and Airport security for their prompt response, saying, “We would like to commend members of the public and the Airport security for their vigilance, which led to the arrest of the suspect.”
The court adjourned the case to 10, September, 2024.
