Kumasi High Court jails armed robber for 120 years
The suspect, Dominic Afriyie will serve a 120 year jail term for murder
For his role in a brutal robbery and murder in Atasemanso in 2021, Dominic Afriyie, 36, better known as “GH,” has been sentenced by the Kumasi High Court to 120 years imprisonment with hard labour and life imprisonment.
Afriyie was found guilty on two counts of robbery and one count of murder by a seven-member jury following a lengthy trial, which was presided over by His Lordship Abdul Razak, ESQ. The court handed down the decision on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
On November 20, 2021, Afriyie forcibly entered the home of Michael Dela Agbo Klu, a 43-year-old building contractor and pharmacist, at gunpoint, according to the Ashanti Regional Police Command. Before shooting Mr. Klu to death, Afriyie took two cell phones, an ASUS Zenbook laptop, and GH₵1,500 in cash during the robbery.
Police were notified of a planned robbery in the vicinity after the incident. Afriyie and three other people were taken into custody in a Toyota Corolla with the license plate AS 5970-20 on December 31, 2021, at approximately 2:20 a.m.
Two pistols and two single-barrel shotguns were found during a check of the car.
Investigations revealed that Afriyie was the only person involved in Mr. Klu’s robbery and murder. The evidence resulted in his conviction even though he entered a not guilty plea during the trial.
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Godwin Ahianyo, the Ashanti Region’s Head of Public Affairs of the Police Service praised the court’s decision and emphasised the police’s commitment to community safety.
“This conviction underscores our commitment to bringing violent criminals to justice and ensuring the safety of our citizens,” DSP Ahianyo is quoted as saying in a report by citinewsroom.com.
