Kumasi High Court, presided over by His Honour Mr. Abdul Razak, ESQ, today, convicted and sentenced Dominic Afriyie, 36, also known as GH, to 120 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for two counts of robbery, and life imprisonment for murder. On 20th November 2021, the convict attacked the residence of the late Michael Dela Agbo Klu and his family at gunpoint at Atasemanso, Kumasi. During the robbery, the accused stole two mobile phones, an ASUS Zenbook laptop, and a cash amount of GH¢1,500. Tragically, he shot and killed Mr. Klu, aged 43, a pharmacist and building contractor.
Following this incident, on 30th December 2021, police received intelligence regarding a planned robbery in the Atasemanso area. A surveillance operation was swiftly initiated. On 31st December 2021, at 2:20 a.m., a police team arrested Dominic Afriyie (now convict) and three others in a Toyota Corolla saloon car with registration number AS 5970-20. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of two pistols and two single-barreled shotguns.
Subsequent investigations confirmed that Dominic Afriyie acted alone in the robbery and murder of Mr. Michael Dela Agbo Klu. He was arraigned before the High Court, Kumasi, where he pleaded not guilty to all charges. However, after a full trial, the presiding judge and a seven-member jury found him guilty. He has since been sentenced accordingly.
By Benjamin Aidoo
