The Ghana Police Service has achieved a significant legal victory with the conviction of five individuals involved in a series of armed robbery and carjacking incidents in the Ashanti Region.
The five convicted are Jeffrey Dwomoh, Clifford Opoku, Kwabena Kyei Barfour, Prince Opuni, and Henry Kusi Marfo, who faced charges including conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, abetment of crime by supplying ammunition, and dishonest receiving.
Jeffrey Dwomoh and Clifford Opoku were each found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery.
They have both been sentenced to 120 years of imprisonment with hard labour. Kwabena Kyei Barfour was convicted of dishonest receiving and received a sentence of 105 years in hard labour.
Prince Opuni was found guilty of reckless and inconsiderate driving, which resulted in a fine of 350 penalty units or a 10-month custodial sentence in hard labour in default.
Additionally, he was ordered to pay GH¢5,000 for damage caused to a police vehicle.
Henry Kusi Marfo, who was convicted of supplying ammunition for the robbery, received a fine of 1,050 penalty units or a 15-month custodial sentence in hard labour if he defaults. Marfo has since paid the fine.
Two other suspects, Richard Dogbatsey and William Ansah, were acquitted of the charge of abetment of robbery.
The convictions mark a significant step in addressing violent crime in the region and reflect the continued efforts of the Ghana Police Service in combating armed robbery and related offences.
