A court in the Eastern Region has handed down a 10-year jail sentence to a 28-year-old man. The sentence is for armed robbery.
The man was found guilty of robbing a shopkeeper. The incident happened earlier this year. He used a knife during the robbery.
The court imposed the sentence with hard labour. This indicates the severity of the crime.
The conviction follows a trial where the prosecution presented its case. The court considered the evidence before reaching its verdict.
Robbery is a serious crime that affects community safety. The Ghana Police Service works to apprehend those involved in such acts.
This sentence aims to deter others from committing similar offences. It also serves justice for the victim.