The Adenta Circuit Court has sentenced an unemployed man to 10 years' imprisonment for attacking a mobile money vendor with a machete in an attempt to rob him of GH¢40,000.
According to Daily Guide Network, Kwame Agyapong, also known as Michael Osei, was found guilty of attempted robbery and causing harm.
The court, presided over by Mrs Angela Attachie, imposed 10 years for attempted robbery and two years for causing harm. The sentences will run concurrently.
Prosecuting, Chief Inspector Eric Abban told the court that the victim, Christian Owusu, was returning home from work near Adenta Accountancy at about 8:30 p.m. on 5 June 2025 when he was attacked from behind and asked for the money he was carrying.
The victim suffered machete wounds to his legs, head, hand and face during a struggle, but managed to seize the weapon. The attacker abandoned his bicycle and fled.
He was later spotted at Madina, arrested and handed over to the police.