The Central North Regional Police Command has secured the conviction of Frank Owusu, also known as Lifer, for armed robbery and possession of a firearm without authority.
Owusu was arrest in connection with a violent robbery at Assin Praso in the Central Region.
Police explained in a statement that on March 29, 2025, Owusu broke into the residence of a victim at Assin Praso and, at gunpoint, robbed her of GHS1,950 in cash and personal belongings. He fled the scene, after abandoning a locally manufactured pistol, but was later identified and placed on the police wanted list.
On September 27, 2025, Owusu was arrested by police at his hideout at Assin Nyankomase. He as positively identified by his robbery victim and subsequently charged.
On October 1, 2025, he was put before the Nsuaem Kyekyewere Circuit Court, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Amo Yartey. He pleaded guilty to both armed robbery and possession of a firearm without authority.
In turn, the court sentenced him to two months imprisonment for possession of a firearm without authority, and 30 years imprisonment with hard labour for robbery.
The sentences will run concurrently, police explained.
Owusu was transferred to the Ankaful Prisons to serve his custodial term.