A High Court in Kumasi has handed a combined sentence of 120 years’ imprisonment with hard labour and life imprisonment to a man found guilty of armed robbery and murder.
Dominic Afriyie, 36, also known by the alias “GH”, was convicted by a seven-member jury on two counts of robbery and one count of murder. The verdict was delivered on Thursday, 15 May, by Justice Abdul Razak.
The charges stem from a violent incident in Atasemanso in November 2021, where Afriyie broke into the home of Michael Dela Agbo Klu, a 43-year-old pharmacist and building contractor. At gunpoint, he stole two mobile phones, an ASUS Zenbook laptop, and GH₵1,500 in cash before fatally shooting Mr Klu.
Police launched an investigation following the killing, and on 31 December 2021, Afriyie was arrested along with three others in a Toyota Corolla. A search of the vehicle uncovered two pistols and two single-barrel shotguns. However, investigations later revealed that Afriyie acted alone in the fatal robbery.
Despite pleading not guilty, the court found the evidence overwhelming, leading to his conviction.
Speaking after the ruling, Deputy Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, Head of Public Affairs for the Ashanti Region, welcomed the verdict.
“This conviction underscores our commitment to bringing violent criminals to justice and ensuring the safety of our citizens,” he said.
The sentencing marks one of the heaviest punishments handed down by the Kumasi High Court in recent years for a violent crime.
Source:TheDotNews