A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for armed robbery.
The Accra Circuit Court gave the sentence to the 28-year-old. This means he will spend time in prison doing hard labor. The court found him guilty of robbing a shopkeeper.
The robbery happened at knifepoint. The shopkeeper was threatened with a dangerous weapon.
The Judicial Service confirmed the conviction and the sentence. The date of the sentencing was June 15, 2026.
This case highlights the serious consequences of armed robbery in Accra.
The sentence aims to deter others from similar criminal acts.