Killer of Jirapa Dubai CEO Sentenced to Life Imprisonment by Wa High Court
The Wa High Court has sentenced 33-year-old Elisha Mahama Akpanichie to life imprisonment for the murder of Mr. Eric Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, popularly known as Jirapa Dubai. The sentencing marks the conclusion of a high-profile case that drew national attention following the tragic incident in February 2024.
According to a statement issued by the Upper West Regional Police Command, the court, presided over by His Lordship Justice Alhaji Yussif Assibey, found Akpanichie guilty of murder after a full trial. He is to serve his sentence at the Ankaful Maximum Security Prison.
The incident occurred on February 11, 2024, at the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel in Jirapa, where the convict brutally attacked and murdered the renowned hotelier before fleeing ...