[2012]DLSC2616 • January 18, 2012 • Supreme Court •
KWAKU FRIMPONG vs. THE REPUBLIC
On 23 April 2002, the appellant Kwaku Frimpong and three others, armed with weapons, attacked the residence of Albert Mawusi Biga and Ebo Jackson at Lashibi, Greater Accra. They threatened the victims, stole a BMW car and various electrical items, changed the car's number plate, and hid the vehicle in the appellant's hometown. The appellant was arrested following police investigations and confessed involvement. He was convicted by the High Court and sentenced to 65 years imprisonment on each count with hard labour.
read moreJONES DOTSE JSC: The appellant herein and three others were tried and convicted by the High Court, Fast Track Division, Accra on the following charge sheet: Count One Conspiracy to commit crime namely robbery contrary to sections 23 and 149 of the Criminal Code 1960 Act 29 as amended by Act 646, 2003. Particulars of Offence Kwaku Frimpong a.k.a Iboman, Ernest Ababio a.k.a Blackie, Daniel Amewu a.k.a Coffie and Raymond Kwasi Wilson on 23rd April, 2002 at about 2.30am you did act together to rob, Albert Mawusi Biga’s BMW No. GR 2158Q and other items in his house at Lashibi within the jurisdiction of this court. Count Two Statement of Offence Robbery, contrary to section 149 of the Criminal Code 1960, Act 29 as amended by Act 646, 2003 Particulars of Offence Kwaku Frimpong a.k.a Iboman, Ernest Ababio a.k.a Blackie, Daniel Amewu a.k.a Coffie and Raymond Kwasi Wilson on 23rd April 2003 at about 2.30 am you did rob Albert Mawusi Biga’s BMW No GR 2158Q and other items in his ho...