A 50-year-old palm wine tapper has been sent to prison for 10 years. He will serve this time with hard labour.
The Tarkwa Circuit Court handed down the sentence. This follows his conviction for attacking a farmer.
The court heard that the tapper stabbed the farmer repeatedly. The attacks targeted the farmer's back and stomach.
The incident happened in the Tarkwa region. Specific details of the location were presented in court filings.
The farmer sustained serious injuries from the assault. The Judicial Service confirmed the details of the sentencing.
This sentence reflects the severity of the violent crime committed.
The legal proceedings concluded with the sentencing on September 8, 2026.