A 22-year-old man, Christian Owusu, has been sentenced to a minimum of 10 years in prison with hard labor for robbery in Kumasi. The conviction and sentence were secured by the Ashanti Central District Police Command on Friday, August 14.
Armed Robbery Conviction in Kumasi
The Ashanti Central District Police Command secured the conviction and sentence following a robbery incident reported at the police station on July 21. According to a statement issued by the police on Friday, August 14, the victim reported that she was robbed while heading towards Konkromase Township on the afternoon of July 21.
She told the police that at about 12:21pm, she was threatened and robbed of her handbag containing personal belongings and cash. The police subsequently launched investigations into the incident, leading to the arrest of Owusu on August 4.
Guilty Plea and Sentence
Mr Owusu was put before the Atasemanso Circuit Court on August 7, where the case was presided over by His Lordship Mr Kwaku Baah Frimpong. Mr Owusu was charged with robbery and pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared before the court.
The court consequently convicted him on his own plea. Before sentence was passed, the convict pleaded with the court for forgiveness. The court considered his plea but sentenced him to a minimum of 10 years’ imprisonment with hard labor.
Handover to Prisons Authorities
Following the sentencing, Mr Owusu was handed over to the authorities of the Kumasi Central Prisons to begin his sentence. This move marks the end of the case for the Ashanti Central District Police Command, which secured the conviction and sentence.
As Ghana continues to grapple with the issue of armed robbery, this conviction serves as a reminder of the consequences of such crimes. The Kumasi Central Prisons will now hold Mr Owusu for the next 10 years, a period that will give him ample time to reflect on his actions and consider the impact on his victims.
Source: Joy Online
