Three 18-year-olds, Mamudu Issah, Samuel Takyi, and Alhassan Abubakari, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each for their involvement in a violent robbery at Boubai in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of Kumasi. The incident occurred on July 1, 2025, where the trio attacked residents with machetes, stealing mobile phones, bags, and cash.
The robbery took place between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on July 1, 2025. The three suspects, accompanied by three other accomplices still at large, rode on two unregistered motorbikes and wielded machetes during the attack.
The Atasemanso Circuit Court in Kumasi handed down the sentence after the three pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery and seven counts of robbery. Mamudu Issah received an additional three-year sentence for causing harm, but the sentences will run concurrently.
Community volunteers played a crucial role in apprehending the suspects, swiftly responding to the incident and handing over the suspects to the police along with recovered stolen property. The police have commended the community for their cooperation and urged the public to continue supporting law enforcement efforts.
Ongoing Investigation
The police are working to arrest the three accomplices still at large. The conviction serves as a reminder of the importance of community involvement in maintaining law and order.
