From Collins Agyekum-Gyasi, Kumasi
A 36-YEAR-OLD -MAN who was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by a circuit court in Kumasi, presided over by Mr E. Amo-Yartey, has stated that he preferred a life sentence.
Jailbird, Osei Kwadwo, created laughter in the court on Friday, November 20, 2009, when just after he was sentenced he told the court clerks to prepare a life warrant for him instead of the original sentence.
Osei Kwadwo, a three-time ex-convict was sentenced on two counts of threat of life and stealing.
Osei, unemployed, pleaded not guilty to the charges but the court found him guilty after the trial.
Presenting the facts of the case to the court, Chief Inspector (Mrs) Comfort Baafuor- Kyei said the complainants were tenants in Osei’s mother’s house at Tafo Nhyiaeso.
As the woman was resident in the United States of America, one Sgt. Osei Bonsu of the Police MTTU acted as the caretaker of the house
She said in view of the questionable character of the convict, his mother had restrained him from entering the house.
The prosecutor said, in October, 2009, at about 6a.m, Osei entered the house unnoticed and broke into five bedrooms, including that of his mother, and stole some items belonging to his mother and other tenants all valued at GH¢185.00
On that same day, Mrs Baffuor-Kyei said, Osei armed himself with a machete and chased out a medical doctor, demanding some amount of money from him or else he would kill him
“He became furious in the house and attacked all tenants with the machete and demanded some money before he would allow them to enter their rooms,” the prosecutor said.
She said at a point, Osei attempted smashing the windscreen of the doctor’s car but the timely arrival of the police saved the situation leading to his arrest.
During interrogation, she said, Osei showed no remorse about his action but rather admitted and confessed committing the offences.
Friday, November 27, 2009
TWO RAPISTS JAILED 60 YRS (MIRROR, PAGE 27, NOV 28)
From Collins Agyekum-Gyasi, Kumasi
A KUMASI Circuit Court, presided over by Mr E. Amo-Yartey has sentenced two friends who raped a lady to a total of 60 years imprisonment with hard labour. Each of them would serve 30 years.
They pleaded not guilty to the charge of rape but were found guilty after some months of trial.
The third accused person, Kofi Nyarko is on the run.
The convicts, according to Chief Inspector Comfort Baffuor-Kyei, the prosecutor said Yaw Gyamfi, alias Alhaji, 20, a drinking bar attendant and Akwasi Kodua, 19, a food vendor, and Nyarko, on December 26, last year went to the Briconer Drinking Spot at Asafo, Kumasi to drink.
It was not long when the victim and her friend, Doreen, also arrived there for some soft drinks.
Chief Inspector Comfort Baffuor-Kyei said, when the victim and her friend entered the drinking parlour, the convicts were fascinated by her (victim’s) dress and immediately expressed interest in having sex with her
“To achieve their ambition, Gyamfi deliberately broke a bottle in the bar to create fear among the customers so that they would desert the premises,” the prosecutor told the court.
In the midst of the confusion, a witness in the case went to the aid of the victim and while he escorted her to the roadside to catch a taxi home the convicts attacked and snatched the victim away to the back of a house where they took turns to rape her.
According to the prosecution, while Gyamfi was raping the victim, Koduah also gagged her. The latter took his turn while Nyarko also enjoyed himself and later left the victim to her fate.
Mrs Baffuor-Kyei said while the convicts were enjoying themselves, the witness was curiously watching the scene from a distance.
He later escorted her to the Asokwa Police station where she lodged a complaint.
A medical form was issued and after treatment it was duly endorsed by a medical officer and returned to the police.
On January 1, 2009 Gyamfi was arrested and granted bail but he failed to report to the police and went into hiding but he was re-arrested. .
One week later, Kodua was also arrested and during a search on him, the victim’s mobile phone was found on him.
A KUMASI Circuit Court, presided over by Mr E. Amo-Yartey has sentenced two friends who raped a lady to a total of 60 years imprisonment with hard labour. Each of them would serve 30 years.
They pleaded not guilty to the charge of rape but were found guilty after some months of trial.
The third accused person, Kofi Nyarko is on the run.
The convicts, according to Chief Inspector Comfort Baffuor-Kyei, the prosecutor said Yaw Gyamfi, alias Alhaji, 20, a drinking bar attendant and Akwasi Kodua, 19, a food vendor, and Nyarko, on December 26, last year went to the Briconer Drinking Spot at Asafo, Kumasi to drink.
It was not long when the victim and her friend, Doreen, also arrived there for some soft drinks.
Chief Inspector Comfort Baffuor-Kyei said, when the victim and her friend entered the drinking parlour, the convicts were fascinated by her (victim’s) dress and immediately expressed interest in having sex with her
“To achieve their ambition, Gyamfi deliberately broke a bottle in the bar to create fear among the customers so that they would desert the premises,” the prosecutor told the court.
In the midst of the confusion, a witness in the case went to the aid of the victim and while he escorted her to the roadside to catch a taxi home the convicts attacked and snatched the victim away to the back of a house where they took turns to rape her.
According to the prosecution, while Gyamfi was raping the victim, Koduah also gagged her. The latter took his turn while Nyarko also enjoyed himself and later left the victim to her fate.
Mrs Baffuor-Kyei said while the convicts were enjoying themselves, the witness was curiously watching the scene from a distance.
He later escorted her to the Asokwa Police station where she lodged a complaint.
A medical form was issued and after treatment it was duly endorsed by a medical officer and returned to the police.
On January 1, 2009 Gyamfi was arrested and granted bail but he failed to report to the police and went into hiding but he was re-arrested. .
One week later, Kodua was also arrested and during a search on him, the victim’s mobile phone was found on him.
Monday, November 23, 2009
ALL STARS SHOCK FAISAL (BACK PAGE, NOV 23)
THE sacking of Coach Isaac Opeele Boateng from King Faisal could not save the club from further troubles when they succumbed 1-2 to Wa All Stars in their Glo Premier League match at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi yesterday.
King Faisal were a sorry sight on the afternoon as All Stars outplayed and outscored them before their own fans.
For the few home fans who turned out for the match, Faisal were not helped by the changes made by the technical bench in the second half, and the fans had to call for action from the management to save the club from further troubles.
Faisal kicked off brilliantly but wasted four clear chances that came their way within the first four minutes when the Wa lads were yet to settle.
A penalty was awarded Faisal when Frank Acheampong was fouled in the box for Ofosu Mickey to convert it for the opener on the 13th minute.
The goal rather gingered the visitors into action and it came as little surprise when they equalised on the 32nd minute through Nathaniel Asamoah.
The second half started with a lot of action as both teams fought for the leader.
All Stars had a chance to take the lead on the 89th minute, but with the yawning net before him, Asamoah shot off target.
The visitors continued to dictate the pace till the 90th minute when Asamoah headed the ball past Osei Boateng for the winner.
King Faisal were a sorry sight on the afternoon as All Stars outplayed and outscored them before their own fans.
For the few home fans who turned out for the match, Faisal were not helped by the changes made by the technical bench in the second half, and the fans had to call for action from the management to save the club from further troubles.
Faisal kicked off brilliantly but wasted four clear chances that came their way within the first four minutes when the Wa lads were yet to settle.
A penalty was awarded Faisal when Frank Acheampong was fouled in the box for Ofosu Mickey to convert it for the opener on the 13th minute.
The goal rather gingered the visitors into action and it came as little surprise when they equalised on the 32nd minute through Nathaniel Asamoah.
The second half started with a lot of action as both teams fought for the leader.
All Stars had a chance to take the lead on the 89th minute, but with the yawning net before him, Asamoah shot off target.
The visitors continued to dictate the pace till the 90th minute when Asamoah headed the ball past Osei Boateng for the winner.
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