Three notorious carjackers who have terrorized residents of the Ashanti Region for several years have been handed a total of 345 years imprisonment by the Asokwa Circuit Court, presided over by Fredrick Obikyere.
Their arrest, along with their accomplices, followed painstaking intelligence and relentless efforts by the police to thwart their operations. Residents of the Ashanti Region have heaved a sigh of relief and praised the regional police command following the conviction and sentencing of the notorious carjackers, who also robbed their victims with deadly weapons.
A total of seven persons were hauled before the court on three different dockets and charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, abetment of robbery, dishonestly receiving, and supplying ammunitions.
They all pleaded not guilty to the charges, leaving the prosecution with the burden of proving them guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
However, the court concluded the case on August 28, 2024, finding five of the accused guilty of the charges leveled against them and handing them various sentences.
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Jeffrey Dwomoh and Clifford Opoku were each sentenced to 120 years imprisonment for conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery, while Kwabena KyeiBarfour received 105 years for dishonestly receiving. Prince Opuni was fined 350 penalty units (GH₵4,200.00) for reckless and inconsiderate driving, or in default, to spend 10 months in jail with hard labor.
