The Ghana Police Service has made significant strides in the fight against crime by securing convictions for five armed robbers involved in a string of robberies and carjackings in the Ashanti Region.
The convicted individuals—Jeffrey Dwomoh, Clifford Opoku, Kwabena Kyei Barfour, Prince Opuni, and Henry Kusi Marfo—were all arrested in 2023.
Two other suspects, Richard Dogbatsey and William Ansah, were acquitted of the charges related to aiding the robbery.
Jeffrey Dwomoh and Clifford Opoku received hefty sentences of 120 years each in hard labour after being found guilty of conspiracy and robbery.
Kwabena Kyei Barfour was sentenced to 105 years in hard labour for dishonestly receiving stolen goods.
Prince Opuni faced charges for reckless driving and was fined 350 penalty units, which translates to 10 months in hard labour if unpaid. He was also ordered to pay GH¢5,000 for damaging a police vehicle.
Henry Kusi Marfo was convicted of supplying ammunition for robberies. He was fined 1,050 penalty units or 15 months in hard labour, a fine he has already settled.
The Police Service has shared the convicts’ photos on Facebook, making it clear that these individuals are now confirmed convicts, not just suspects.