A cobbler has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for armed robbery. The Bekwai Circuit Court handed down the sentence.
Thomas Opoku, aged 26, was convicted on Thursday, August 6, 2026. He is also known as Akwasi Dekye.
The court found Opoku guilty of robbing a student. The incident happened at gunpoint near Kokofu Bedoma in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
Opoku was convicted on charges including conspiracy. The robbery took place at the Kokofu Nursing Training College.
The Ghana Police Service investigated the case. The court's decision followed the investigation and trial.
This sentence aims to deter others from committing similar crimes. Justice has been served for the victim.