Three individuals, including a dismissed military officer and a former police officer, have been sentenced to a total of 180 years in prison for robbing a nurse in Accra.
The incident occurred on March 2, 2024, when the nurse, Shirley Asafo Agyei, was traveling with GH¢40,700.00 she had withdrawn for a housing project.
The convicts, Michael Baffour, Isaac Amejor, and Saddick Muntakilu, intercepted her vehicle, dragged her into their taxi, and drove her to a secluded location. They threatened to kill her, handcuffed and tasered her, and stole her bag containing the cash and an iPhone 11 Pro Max valued at GH¢9,500.00.
Judge Evelyn Asamoah of Circuit Court 10 in Accra handed down the sentences, with each convict receiving 30 years for conspiracy and robbery to be served concurrently. This means each will serve a maximum of 30 years in prison.
Before sentencing, ASP Emmanuel Haligah emphasized the severity of the offense and the need for punishment to deter similar crimes, especially among security personnel. He argued that imprisoning these individuals would reduce similar offenders on the streets.
The convicts were arrested on March 26, 2023, and admitted to the robbery in their caution statements. They were identified by the complainant at an identification parade and were subsequently charged and convicted.