Two Armed Robbers Sentenced to 33 Years for Robbery in Wa Municipality
In a decisive move to combat rising crime rates, the Wa Circuit Court has sentenced two men to a total of 33 years in prison for their involvement in a series of armed robberies within the Wa Municipality of Ghana's Upper West Region. The convicts, Ibrahim Kassim and Salifu Dauda, were found guilty of multiple offenses, including attacking victims with weapons and stealing personal belongings. Details of the Conviction Presiding over the case, Judge Jonathan Avugu delivered the sentences after thorough deliberation. Ibrahim Kassim, aged 30, who had previously served a 10-year sentence for robbery, received a 15-year term with hard labor. His accomplice, 28-year-old smock weaver Salifu Dauda, was handed an 18-year sentence with hard labor. The court's decision reflects a stringent stance against repeat offenders and aims to deter similar crimes in the region. Modus Operandi of the […]