BY Grace Zigah
Two young men have been sentenced to 15 years in prison each after being found guilty of a violent armed robbery committed nearly four years ago in Atonsu Kuwait, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Regional capital.
The convicts — Abass Kasim, 26, and Daniel Morro, also known as “China,” 25 — were sentenced by the Kumasi Circuit Court 4 on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, after a prolonged legal process.
The sentencing follows a harrowing robbery incident that took place in the early hours of July 31, 2021, when the duo, along with three other accomplices still at large, attacked a resident in his private home at around 2:30 a.m.
The gang, armed with a pistol and cutlasses, forced their way into the premises, shot the victim in the abdomen, inflicted multiple slashes with their weapons, and made away with several valuable items.
Stolen Items
Items taken during the attack included:
One iPhone 11 worth GHS 5,500
One Samsung phone valued at GHS 500
Two Apple Watches worth GHS 3,000
Two ladies’ handbags (Michael Kors brand)
A quantity of jewelry
$600 in US currency
An unspecified amount in Ghanaian cedis
The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, survived the attack but sustained serious injuries that required medical attention.
Police Investigation and Arrest
The breakthrough in the case came on August 12, 2021, when police arrested Abass Kasim, who later confessed to his involvement.
His cooperation led to the subsequent arrest of Daniel Morro. During the course of the investigation, police also recovered the pistol believed to have been used during the robbery.
Both men were first arraigned in August 2021, where they pleaded not guilty and were remanded in custody.
The case, however, experienced delays, spanning nearly four years of legal proceedings.
Court Verdict and Sentencing
On July 9, 2025, both men were convicted and handed 15-year sentences on multiple charges, including:
Conspiracy to commit robbery
Robbery
Unlawful entry
Abetment of crime
Possession of firearms without authority
The sentences are to run concurrently, meaning the convicts will serve a total of 15 years each.
They have since been transferred to Kumasi Central Prisons to begin their jail terms.
Police Statement
In a press release issued by the Ashanti Regional Police Command and signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Godwin Ahianyo, the police hailed the conviction as a significant step in their ongoing fight against violent crime in the region.
DSP Ahianyo emphasized the importance of public collaboration in ensuring the safety of communities and urged citizens with information about the three remaining fugitives to come forward.
The police have reiterated their commitment to bring the other suspects to justice and maintain law and order in the region.
