Four armed robbers sentenced to 72 years imprisonment at the Awutu Ofaakor Circuit Court, presided over by his Honour Ebenezer Osei Darko.
Armed robber, together with three accomplices have been jailed for robbery and raping pregnant woman
The suspects were charged on allegations of robberies and raping a woman carrying a four-month-old pregnancy during one of their operations.
26-year-old Solomon Quaye alias Cee, Edwin Paa Kwesi, 28 years old, Benjamin Mensah, 22, and Paul Sekyi 24 years old have been identified as the robbers.
The Awutu Bereku station officer, Chief Inspector Stephen Tamakloe said that the robbers from Agbogbloshie in Accra traveled to the Central Region for their activities.
The robbers have raided three houses prior to getting to the abode of the pregnant woman where they stole and had gang sex with her.
Chief Inspector Stephen Tamakloe told Adom News’ Seth Ankomah Adjei that one of them was initially arrested in their hideout at Agbogbloshie, and during investigations, he gave away the other three suspects who were apprehended later.
All four suspects received 72 years imprisonment, 18 years each and have been transferred to the Ankaful Prison.
The pregnant victim and her baby are said to be in good condition.
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