19-year-old sentenced to 15 years for robbery and assault in Asabi

A 19-year-old man, Ahmed Mustapha, has been handed a 15-year prison sentence with hard labour after being found guilty of robbery and causing harm in Asabi, a community within the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command reported that the incident occurred on July 21, 2026, when a 25-year-old man was attacked near the Presbyterian Church at Asabi.

The victim was robbed of his mobile phone and sustained serious cutlass wounds to his forehead, neck, and left hand.

He was rushed to the KNUST Hospital, where he received treatment and later regained consciousness.

Police say Mustapha attempted to flee the scene when officers from the Asokore Mampong Night Patrol Team arrived.

He reportedly tried to hide inside an uncompleted building but was pursued and arrested.

A cutlass believed to have been used in the attack, along with the stolen mobile phone, was recovered from his possession.

On July 27, 2026, Mustapha was first arraigned before the Asokwa Circuit Court Two, where he was charged with robbery and causing harm.

He admitted guilt to both charges and was remanded in custody while awaiting sentencing.

The case was later brought before Her Honour Vida Achiaa Yeboah at the same court on August 10, 2026.

After reviewing the facts and considering the severity of the offences, the court convicted Mustapha and imposed a 15-year custodial sentence with hard labour.

Police officials emphasised that the conviction serves as a deterrent to others who may attempt similar crimes, particularly in communities where residents have raised concerns about rising incidents of violent robbery.

Mustapha has since been transferred to the Kumasi Central Prisons to begin serving his sentence.

Authorities have assured the public that patrols and surveillance in the Asokore Mampong Municipality will be intensified to safeguard residents and prevent further attacks.