22-year-old man sentenced to 10 years for robbery in Kumasi
A 22-year-old man, Christian Owusu, has been sentenced to a minimum of 10 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for robbery in Kumasi. The Ashanti Central District Police Command secured his conviction and sentencing on August 14, 2026, following investigations into a robbery incident reported on July 21. According to the police, the victim reported that … The post 22-year-old man sentenced to 10…
A 22-year-old man named Christian Owusu received a 10-year prison sentence with hard labor for robbery in Kumasi, according to the Ashanti Central District Police Command. The conviction and sentencing took place on August 14, 2026, following an investigation into a robbery incident that occurred on July 21. The victim, who was traveling towards Konkromase Township, reported being threatened and robbed of her handbag at around 12:21 p.m. The bag contained personal belongings and cash.
Police apprehended Owusu on August 4, 2026, after investigating the incident. He appeared before the Atasemanso Circuit Court on August 7, where he was charged with robbery. Christian Owusu admitted his guilt and pleaded for forgiveness before the court. Despite his plea, the court sentenced him to a minimum of 10 years in prison with hard labor.
The convicted individual was then handed over to the authorities at Kumasi Central Prisons to begin serving his sentence.
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