An Accra Circuit Court has handed a 10-year jail sentence to a 32-year-old man for robbery. The man is a known ex-convict.
The court found him guilty of robbing a mobile money vendor. This happened while the vendor was at his post.
The suspect committed the robbery using a gun. He threatened the vendor to surrender money and other items.
The police apprehended the convict shortly after the incident. This led to his prosecution.
The sentence includes hard labour. This means the convict will perform difficult manual work as part of his punishment.
The Accra Circuit Court presided over the case. The ruling came after thorough legal proceedings.
This case highlights ongoing efforts to tackle street crime in the capital.
The Judicial Service ensures that robbery convictions carry significant penalties.