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The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has secured the conviction and sentencing of two robbery suspects after successful investigations and prosecution at the Bekwai Circuit Court.
The convicts, identified as Francis Oppong, also known as Kwame Abuu, a resident of Kyekyewere near Obuasi, and Francis Nyamekye, also known as Amearo, were found guilty after a full trial.
The two were first arraigned before the Bekwai Circuit Court on January 30, 2024, on charges of conspiracy to commit robbery, aiding and abetment of robbery, and robbery, contrary to Sections 23(1), 20(1) and 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
On January 5, 2026, the court, presided over by His Honour Isaac Appeatu Esq., convicted the accused persons and sentenced Francis Oppong to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour, while Francis Nyamekye was handed a 25-year prison sentence with hard labour. Both convicts have since been transferred to the Kumasi Central Prison to begin serving their sentences.
The convictions followed a robbery incident that occurred on December 16, 2023, at Kyekyewere near Obuasi, involving a small-scale miner. Police investigations revealed that the convicts, together with other accomplices who are currently on the run, planned and carried out the robbery at the victim’s residence and mining site.
Further findings established that Francis Oppong, who lived in the same area as the complainant, monitored the victim’s movements and supplied information to the robbery gang. During the attack, the victim was assaulted and sustained injuries.
The assailants made away with a pump action gun, a Huawei mobile phone valued at GH¢1,200, eighteen pounds of gold worth approximately GH¢100,000, and cash amounting to GH¢2,000.
Subsequent intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of Francis Nyamekye at a private hospital in Obuasi, where he was receiving treatment for gunshot wounds sustained during a failed robbery attempt.
Police say investigations have now culminated in the successful conviction of the two suspects, while efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the remaining accomplices still at large to face justice.
