Police Secure Conviction of two robbery suspects in Ashanti South
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has secured the conviction and sentencing of two individuals for robbery and related offences following thorough investigations and successful prosecution at the Bekwai Circuit Court.
The convicts are Francis Oppong, also known as Kwame Abuu, a resident of Kyekyewere near Obuasi, and Francis Nyamekye, also known as Amearo. Both were found guilty after a full trial.
They were first put before the Bekwai Circuit Court on 30th January 2024 on charges of conspiracy to commit robbery, aiding and abetment of robbery, and robbery, contrary to Sections 23(1), 20(1), and 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
On 5th January 2026, the Court, presided over by His Honour Mr Isaac Appeatu Esq., convicted the two and sentenced Francis Oppong t...