Nicholas Kini, the 18-year-old convicted in the ritual murder of 10-year-old Ishmael Mensah Abdellah in Kasoa, received a life imprisonment sentence o
Nicholas Kini, the 18-year-old convicted in the ritual murder of 10-year-old Ishmael Mensah Abdellah in Kasoa, received a life imprisonment sentence on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
A video shared by GHOne TV captured Kini being escorted to prison after the sentencing.
He appeared visibly frustrated by the court’s ruling and was heard telling a man in the courtroom that this was not the end and that he would return.
At one point, he expressed his disillusionment, stating, “Bossu, I will be back… There is no truth in Ghana,” in the Twi dialect.
One of the prison officers accompanying him urged Kini to remain patient, saying, “I know that you are angry, but be patient. Next year… we will see what God will do.”
Details of the Case:
The High Court has convicted both individuals involved in the ritual murder of Ishmael Mensah Abdellah, which occurred in 2021. Nicholas Kini, aged 18, was sentenced to life in prison, while the other accused, who was 15 years old at the time of the crime, has been referred to the juvenile court for sentencing due to his age.
Prior to the verdict on October 24, the lawyers for both defendants had requested the court not to acquit the teenagers.
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