The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has secured the conviction and sentencing of two individuals for robbery and related offences, following comprehensive investigations and a successful prosecution at the Bekwai Circuit Court.
The convicts, 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.
They were initially 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 Mr. Isaac Appeatu Esq., convicted both men and sentenced Francis Oppong to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour, while Francis Nyamekye received 25 years imprisonment with hard labour. The 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. Investigations revealed that the convicts, together with accomplices currently at large, conspired and executed the robbery at the victim’s residence and mining site.
According to police findings, Francis Oppong, who lived in the same community as the victim, monitored his movements and provided intelligence to the robbery gang. During the attack, the victim was assaulted and sustained injuries, while the assailants made away with a pump-action gun, a Huawei mobile phone valued at GH¢1,200, eighteen pounds of gold valued at about GH¢100,000, and cash of GH¢2,000.
Subsequent intelligence led to the arrest of Francis Nyamekye at a private hospital in Obuasi, where he was receiving treatment for gunshot wounds sustained during the robbery.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to combating violent crimes and ensuring that offenders face the full rigours of the law.
