𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍
In a significant victory for law enforcement in the Ashanti Region, the Ghana Police Service has successfully secured the conviction of five individuals involved in a series of heinous armed robberies that had instilled fear and panic among residents. The convictions, which come as a result of diligent investigative work, cover a range of serious offenses, including conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, abetment of crime by supplying ammunition, and dishonest receiving.
The five convicts—Jeffrey Dwomoh, Clifford Opoku, Kwabena Kyei Barfour, Prince Opuni, and Henry Kusi Marfo—were apprehended in 2023 following a well-coordinated police operation aimed at curbing a wave of robberies and carjackings that plagued the region. Their arrest, alongside two other suspects, Richard Dogbatsey and William Ansah, marked a crucial turning point in the fight against organized crime in the Ashanti Region.
During the trial, it was revealed that Jeffrey Dwomoh and Clifford Opoku had orchestrated a series of violent robberies, terrorizing residents and businesses. Both were found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery, receiving the severe sentence of 120 years of imprisonment each, to be served with hard labor. This sentence reflects the gravity of their crimes and serves as a deterrent to others who may be tempted to engage in similar criminal activities.
Kwabena Kyei Barfour, another key figure in the criminal network, was convicted of dishonestly receiving stolen goods, a charge that carries a sentence of 105 years of imprisonment with hard labor. The lengthy sentence underscores the judiciary’s commitment to punishing not only those who commit violent crimes but also those who benefit from the proceeds of such crimes.
Prince Opuni, who played a lesser role in the criminal activities, was convicted of reckless and inconsiderate driving, which endangered lives and caused significant damage to property. He was sentenced to a fine of 350 penalty units and, in default, will serve a custodial sentence of 10 months with hard labor. Additionally, he has been ordered to pay a fine of Five Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢ 5,000.00) for causing damage to a Police vehicle during a high-speed chase.
Henry Kusi Marfo, who supplied ammunition to the rob
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Via:Ghana Police Service
