A Kumasi High Court has handed down a life sentence to a infamous armed robber for his involvement in a lethal theft that claimed the lifetime of a pharmacist and constructing contractor in Atasemanso, Kumasi, in 2021.
Dominic Afriyie, alias “GH,” aged 36, was convicted on two counts of theft, leading to a 120-year jail time period with exhausting labor, along with a life sentence for murder.
The incident occurred on November 20, 2021, when Afriyie forcibly entered the house of the late Michael Dela Agbo Klu, 43, and his household at gunpoint.
Through the robbery, he made off with two cellphones, an ASUS Zenbook laptop computer, and GH¢1,500 in money earlier than fatally taking pictures Mr. Klu.
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Police acted on intelligence acquired on December 30, 2021, concerning an impending theft within the Atasemanso space.
A surveillance operation led to the arrest of Afriyie and three accomplices within the early hours of December 31, 2021.
The suspects have been intercepted in a Toyota Corolla (AS 5970-20), the place authorities recovered two pistols and two single-barreled shotguns.
Investigations later confirmed that Afriyie had acted alone within the theft and homicide of Mr. Klu.
Although he pleaded not responsible to all fees, the Excessive Court docket, presided over by His Honour Abdul Razak with a seven-member jury, discovered him responsible after a full trial.
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The court docket subsequently imposed a mixed sentence of 120 years for theft and life imprisonment for homicide.
What does the legislation say
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Underneath Ghanaian legislation, armed theft and homicide are thought-about extraordinarily severe offenses with extreme penalties.
The authorized framework for these crimes is primarily outlined within the Prison Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) and subsequent amendments.
For homicide, Part 46 of Act 29 defines it because the illegal killing of one other individual with malice aforethought (intent to kill or trigger grievous bodily hurt).
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The punishment, as stipulated below Part 49, is necessary life imprisonment. Whereas “life imprisonment” usually means incarceration for the convict’s pure lifetime, parole stays a uncommon risk after a prolonged interval, significantly in circumstances involving violent crimes.
In circumstances of armed theft, Part 149A (as amended by Act 646 of 2003) prescribes stringent penalties.
If a theft is dedicated with a firearm, offensive weapon, or explosive, the offender faces a minimal of 10 years and as much as life imprisonment for a first-time offense.
Nonetheless, aggravated circumstances—resembling inflicting demise, extreme damage, or performing as a part of a gang—can result in even harsher sentences, starting from 15 years to life.
Courts may impose consecutive sentences for a number of counts, which explains why Dominic Afriyie acquired a 120-year jail time period for 2 theft fees along with his life sentence for homicide.
