The Kasoa Ofankor Circuit Court has sentenced 20-year-old Mohamed Bello to 25 years in prison with hard labour.
Bello was arrested by the Central East Regional Police Command in connection with a robbery incident that occurred on Sunday, July 6, 2025, between Gomoa Buduatta Junction and Dabani on the Kasoa–Winneba highway.
During the robbery, the suspects opened fire on a passenger vehicle, injuring four commuters.
Bello was apprehended while attempting to escape with his accomplices, who are currently on the run. A search conducted on him led to the recovery of GH¢3,740.00 in cash, two Samsung smartphones, one Tecno Spark 20, an Itel keypad phone, a power bank, a lady’s purse, five cigarette sticks, a wristwatch, and other weapons.
After thorough investigations, Bello was arraigned before the Ofankor Circuit Court on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
He pleaded guilty to charges of robbery and was subsequently sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment with hard labour.
Source: Oyerepafmonline.com/ Nana Kwaku Ansah
