Man sentenced to 10 years for robbing sister
Mensah, who pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery, was convicted based on his own admission in court.
A 27-year-old unemployed man, Solomon Adomako Mensah, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Asante Akropong Circuit Court for robbing his sister in Abuakwa, near Akropong, in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District.
Mensah, who pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery, was convicted based on his own admission in court.
According to Police Detective Inspector Alexander Agbekpornu, who prosecuted the case, the complainant, Bella Asamoah, a trader, is the sister of the accused. The two siblings lived together in the same house at Abuakwa.
The robbery occurred on May 23, 2025, when Asamoah returned home from a trip at around 4:00 PM and discovered several items were missing, including two gas cylinders, a 32-inch television set, and three pairs of sneakers. As she was searching the premises, Mensah returned home, threatened her with a pair of scissors, and forcibly took her mobile phone, valued at GH¢2,500, before fleeing the scene.
The complainant reported the incident to the Abuakwa Police, who launched an investigation. Mensah was later arrested from his hideout in the same area.
In his caution statement, Mensah admitted to the crime and led police to locations where he claimed to have sold the stolen items. However, the alleged receivers of the stolen property were not found. Following further investigations, Mensah was formally charged and brought before the court for trial. The court’s decision reflects the severity of his actions and serves as a reminder of the consequences of crime within families.
