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The Bibiani Circuit Court has sentenced a self-acclaimed mallam and two accomplices to 30 years’ imprisonment each after convicting them of multiple violent crimes in the Western North Region.
The court, presided over by His Highness Frank Asiedu Nimako Esq., found Victor Biney, 28, popularly known as Abeiku, guilty alongside Appiah Christopher, 22, and Tijani Seidu, 20.
Police identified Biney as the leader of the criminal gang, describing him as a notorious offender operating within the Juaboso area.
The convictions followed the trio’s arrest over an attempted robbery and attempted murder involving a mining equipment dealer, popularly known as Obolo, at Sehwi Juaboso.
The prosecution charged the accused on six counts, including conspiracy to commit a crime, robbery, unlawful entry, attempted robbery, possession of a firearm or ammunition without lawful authority, and abetment of crime.
During sentencing, counsel for the accused, John Abuga, pleaded for leniency, citing the young ages of his clients. However, the prosecution, led by George Asante Noye, opposed the plea, stressing the need for a deterrent sentence due to rising violent crime in the area.
After considering arguments from both sides, the court handed down 30-year custodial sentences to each of the three convicts.
Meanwhile, Victor Biney is expected to face additional charges in three separate robbery and stealing cases currently pending before the Bodi and Bibiani Circuit Courts. He is scheduled to appear before the Bodi Circuit Court on January 22, 2026, and the Bibiani Circuit Court on February 20, 2026.
