The Asokwa Circuit Court One in Kumasi has sentenced four carjackers to a total of 120 years in prison, with each convict receiving a 30-year sentence.
The convicts, identified as 22-year-old Jeffrey Jomoh, also known as Jeff; Clifford Opoku, alias Spider, 28; Prince Opuni; and Kwabena Kyei Baffour, were found guilty of multiple robbery incidents across the Kumasi metropolis.
The court, presided over by His Worship Frederick Obikyere, delivered the verdict after the four were charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and related offenses. The sentencing comes after a series of criminal activities carried out by the group, including a gunpoint carjacking at Kyirikrom in the Ashanti Region before their arrest in 2022.
According to ASP Stephen Ofori, the police prosecutor, the convicts had been involved in several crimes prior to their capture.
“When they snatch the car, they hand it over to one of the accused persons who has also been convicted, Kwabena Kyei Baffour, who sells the car in Accra,” ASP Ofori explained.
The four first appeared in court in February 2023, where they were charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. After hearing three separate robbery cases, the court found them guilty and handed down the cumulative 120-year sentence.
ASP Ofori emphasized that this sentence should serve as a deterrent to others who may be contemplating similar crimes.
One of the victims, Mr. Kwabena Appiah, whose car was snatched at gunpoint, expressed his satisfaction with the court’s decision.
He recounted the harrowing experience, stating, “Upon my return home from work, the armed robbers attacked me and threatened to kill me if I refused to give them my car.” Mr. Appiah reported the incident to the police, leading to the investigation and eventual prosecution of the culprits.
Reflecting on the outcome, Mr. Appiah expressed relief and approval of the court’s ruling, stating that he is pleased with the sentences handed down to the convicts.