The Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced Kwadwo Baffour, 38, and Kwame Affisah, 36, to prison for their roles in an armed robbery. The attack occurred at the Brent Energy Filling Station in New Edubiase, Ashanti Region, in August 2024. Baffour received 20 years, and Affisah received 30 years.
The court convicted the two men on two counts of robbery under Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). During the robbery, the assailants stole GHS 2,500 in cash from the fuel station. They also took personal belongings valued at approximately GHS 200,000. This incident highlights the significant financial losses businesses face due to armed crime.
This conviction underscores the persistent challenge of armed robbery affecting commerce and individual security in Ghana. Such incidents deter investment and impact local economic activity. Businesses in vulnerable sectors, like fuel stations, often face heightened risks. This trend contributes to a perception of insecurity, potentially affecting regional development and market confidence. Ghanaian authorities have been working to strengthen security measures nationwide.
Presiding Judge Isaac Appiatu delivered the judgment on June 15, 2026. Judge Appiatu ordered that both sentences run concurrently. Kwame Affisah was already serving a seven-year jail term for an unrelated offense. He was at Kumasi Central Prison at the time of this new sentencing. The concurrent sentencing means he serves his various sentences simultaneously.
The sentences reflect the gravity of the crime, which involved gunmen using pump-action firearms. This legal action signals the judiciary's commitment to tackling violent crime. It aims to restore public confidence in security and justice. Investors and business owners closely monitor such judicial outcomes. They gauge the government's ability to protect commercial interests. Further security enhancements may become necessary for businesses. This is especially true for those operating in remote or high-risk areas. The outcome serves as a deterrent to potential offenders.