A Kumasi Circuit Court has sentenced a man to 10 years in jail. The court found him guilty of attempting to seize a police officer's rifle.
The court heard that the 30-year-old man attacked the officer while on duty.
This action was deemed an attempt to disarm the law enforcement officer and unlawfully take his weapon.
The incident took place during a routine police patrol on the streets of Kumasi.
The sentence was handed down by the Kumasi Circuit Court.
This case highlights the serious consequences of attacking police officers and attempting to take their equipment.
The Ghana Police Service is committed to upholding the law and ensuring the safety of its officers.
The court's decision sends a strong message against such criminal acts.