The Ho Circuit Court has sentenced three individuals to a total of 19 years in prison for their involvement in a violent robbery that took place near the Ho Central Market on May 4, 2025.
Mercy Sokpe, 22, Atsu Kamasa, 25, and Godfred Dzidonu, 19, were convicted of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery after pleading guilty.
According to a statement by DSP Felix Danku, the three had planned to steal an iPhone 6S valued at GH¢700 from 21-year-old Elijah Torgbedzi.
Mercy Sokpe approached Torgbedzi under the guise of wanting to take a selfie with his phone.
Once she had the phone in hand, she signaled her accomplices, who attacked the victim with scissors before fleeing with the phone.
The victim managed to raise an alarm, leading to the quick arrest of Godfred Dzidonu, who was found with the stolen phone. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of the other two suspects.
During the court session, all three defendants admitted to their roles in the crime. Each was sentenced to three years for conspiracy to commit robbery. Atsu Kamasa and Godfred Dzidonu received five years for the robbery charge.
The Ghana Police Service praised the public for their swift response and urged citizens to remain cautious when approached by strangers.
DSP Felix Danku advised, “The Police would like to advise the public to be alert, vigilant, and cautious of persons who may approach them for help”.
The sentencing marks the end of a case that highlights the risks of opportunistic crime and the importance of community vigilance in fighting crime.