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Criminal sentencing in Ghana

Overview

Ghanaian courts have issued several custodial sentences following robbery and theft incidents.

In Accra, a Circuit Court sentenced 32-year-old Emmanuel Akpatsa to 15 years in prison for unlawful entry and attempted robbery. Akpatsa, a former driver, reportedly entered a residence in Okpoi Gonno armed with a kitchen knife to demand a motorbike. He was overpowered by a security guard and a police officer.

In a separate case in Accra, 28-year-old Thomas Agambaa was sentenced to 15 years for robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery involving a former employer. Additionally, the Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court sentenced Anani Bakar to four weeks in prison after he pleaded guilty to stealing plantains from a farm in Nuaso Newtown.

Entities

Thomas Agambaa · Accra Circuit Court · Anani Bakar · Gabriel Djanfosu · Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court

Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Ghanaian courts issue prison sentences in robbery and theft cases

    Two individuals in Ghana received prison sentences: Thomas Agambaa was sentenced to 15 years for robbery involving a former employer, while Anani Bakar received four weeks for stealing plantains.

  2. 29 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources
    Accra court sentences driver to 15 years for attempted robbery

    Emmanuel Akpatsa has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by an Accra Circuit Court for attempting to rob his former employer of a motorbike using a kitchen knife.

Sources

263chat.com · adomonline.com · asaaseradio.com · ghanaguardian.com · metrotvonline.com · myjoyonline.com · theghanareport.com · thepressradio.com