Policewoman Granted Bail After Hot Water Att@ck on Colleague

The Amasaman Circuit Court has granted bail to Elizabeth Alonsi, a police officer accused of pouring hot water on a fellow officer during a dispute in March 2025.

Alonsi, who has pleaded not guilty to the charge of causing harm, was granted bail of GHC50,000 with two justified sureties.

The presiding judge, Justice Enid Marful-Sau—who is also a High Court judge—made it clear that bail is not a form of punishment.

She explained that the accused has a fixed place of residence and is therefore not considered a flight risk.

The alleged attack left the victim with burns to the face and back. Both women are said to live in the same compound, with the victim occupying the upper floor and Alonsi residing below—an arrangement that prosecutors argue could pose a threat to the victim’s safety and risk interference with witnesses.

The prosecution strongly objected to the bail, citing the intensity of public interest in the case and concerns over the safety of the victim.

However, Alonsi’s lawyer pushed back, stating that she has no intention of fleeing and will not interfere with the investigation. He also argued that bail would enable her to properly prepare her defense.

Justice Marful-Sau sided with the defense on the matter of bail but gave strict conditions. She ordered that the sureties provide valid national identification cards and instructed the prosecution to serve all disclosure materials to the accused or her legal team promptly.

The Ghana Police Service had earlier interdicted Alonsi following the incident. The case has since captured the attention of both the public and the police community, as many view it as a test of accountability within law enforcement.

The case has been adjourned for further proceedings and case management.