By: Ashiadey Dotse
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has secured the conviction and sentencing of two robbery suspects after a successful prosecution at the Bekwai Circuit Court.
The convicts are Francis Oppong, also known as Kwame Abuu, a resident of Kyekyewere near Obuasi, and Francis Nyamekye, also known as Amearo. Both men were found guilty after a full trial.
They were first arraigned before the Bekwai Circuit Court on January 30, 2024, on charges of conspiracy to commit robbery, aiding and abetting robbery, and robbery.
On January 5, 2026, the court, presided over by His Honour Mr. Isaac Appeatu Esq., convicted the two men. Francis Oppong was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour, while Francis Nyamekye received a 25-year jail term with hard labour. They have since been transferred to the Kumasi Central Prison to begin serving their sentences.
The convictions followed a robbery incident that occurred on December 16, 2023, at Kyekyewere near Obuasi, involving a small-scale miner. Police investigations revealed that the two convicts, together with other accomplices who are still on the run, planned and carried out the robbery at the victim’s home and mining site.
According to the police, Francis Oppong, who lived in the same area as the victim, monitored the victim’s movements and passed information to the robbery gang.
During the attack, the victim was assaulted and sustained injuries. The robbers escaped with a pump-action gun, a Huawei mobile phone worth GH¢1,200, 18 pounds of gold valued at about GH¢100,000, and GH¢2,000 in cash.
Further intelligence led to the arrest of Francis Nyamekye at a private hospital in Obuasi, where he was receiving treatment for gunshot injuries sustained during a failed robbery attempt.
The police say investigations led to the successful prosecution of the two convicts, and efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices to face justice.
