A 27-year-old porter, Alex Abubakari, has been sentenced by an Accra Circuit Court to 15 years in prison for robbing and injuring Kofi Ametepe, a Togolese trader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Abubakari pleaded guilty to charges of robbery and causing harm after attacking Ametepe by striking his head with a pavement block and then robbing him. During police questioning, Abubakari claimed he committed the crime due to extreme hunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Presiding Judge Mr. Isaac Addo considered Abubakari\u2019s age and his admission of guilt in determining the sentence. Abubakari received a one-year sentence for causing harm and a 15-year sentence for robbery, to be served concurrently with hard labor. The court also ordered that any recovered stolen items be returned to Ametepe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer, leading the prosecution, informed the court that Abubakari was a squatter at Afua Sutherland Park. On the evening of October 26, around 8:30 p.m., Ametepe was seated at the Bank of Africa Recreational Garden near the Octagon building in Kinbu, Accra, when Abubakari approached him from behind and struck his head with a pavement block, causing Ametepe to lose consciousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the assault, Abubakari stole Ametepe\u2019s Infinix Hot 50i mobile phone, valued at GH\u00a21,700, along with a backpack containing other personal items. A witness who saw the attack alerted security personnel nearby, prompting them to apprehend Abubakari and recover the stolen items, which were handed over to authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The court was informed that Ametepe, who was bleeding heavily, was rushed to Ridge Hospital, where he was admitted for treatment. The police issued a medical form to Ametepe, who sustained head injuries, and a medical report was later submitted following his examination and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his statement to investigators, Abubakari admitted to the offense, stating that he acted out of desperation due to hunger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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