The High Court in Kumasi has sentenced Dominic Afriyie, a 36-year-old armed robber, to 120 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for robbery and life imprisonment for murder.
The conviction, presided over by Justice Abdul Razak, marks a significant victory for the Ashanti Regional Police Command in their fight against violent crime.
According to a press release from the Public Affairs Unit of the Regional Police Headquarters, Afriyie, alias GH, attacked the residence of the late Michael Dela Agbo Klu, a 43-year-old pharmacist and building contractor, on November 20, 2021 at Atasemanso, Kumasi.
Armed with a gun, Afriyie stole two mobile phones, an ASUS Zenbook laptop, and GH¢1,500 in cash before fatally shooting Mr. Klu.
The release further stated that on December 30, 2021, police intelligence uncovered a planned robbery in the same area. A swift surveillance operation led to the arrest of Afriyie and three accomplices on December 31, 2021 at 2:20am in a Toyota Corolla with registration number AS 5970-20. Two pistols and two single-barreled shotguns were recovered from the vehicle.
Investigations confirmed Afriyie acted alone in the robbery and murder of Mr. Klu. Despite pleading not guilty, a seven-member jury and Justice Razak found him guilty after a full trial.
“The Ashanti Regional Police Command wishes to inform the general public that Dominic Afriyie has been sentenced to 120 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for two counts of robbery, and life imprisonment for murder,” the release said.