An Accra High Court has sentenced a 28-year-old man to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour. The sentence follows his conviction for armed robbery.
The man robbed a shop owner at gunpoint. The incident occurred on an unspecified date.
He appeared before the Accra High Court. The court heard the charges against him.
The convict pleaded guilty to the charges brought against him. This plea led to the judge's sentencing.
The Judicial Service confirmed the sentence. The case involved a robbery at a shop.
The jail term includes hard labour. This indicates the severity of the crime.
The court's decision aims to deter others from similar criminal acts.