On October 25, 2023, an Accra Circuit Court handed down a 30-year sentence to two men, Peter Amuzu (also known as Master Pee) and Issac Brena Eshun (aka Young), for their involvement in the robbery of a banker’s vehicle at East Legon Christian Centre. The court charged both men with conspiracy and robbery after they initially pleaded not guilty. However, during the proceedings, they opted to change their pleas, leading to a swift conviction by the presiding judge, Mr. Kwabena Kodua Obiri-Yeboah. Each defendant received 15 years for conspiracy and another 15 years for robbery, with both sentences running concurrently. A third suspect linked to the crime, Ibrahim Mohammed, awaits trial for related charges, as he is accused of providing the weapon used in the robbery and receiving the stolen car.
The case unfolded with the prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Emmanuel Haligah), outlining the events leading up to the robbery. The complainant, whose identity was protected, was a banker residing near East Legon Christian Centre when she became a victim on August 19, 2024. Amuzu, who was in police custody for a different robbery offense, recruited Eshun, who was also incarcerated for theft. The two planned a heist upon their release, resulting in the robbery where they brandished a firearm to intimidate the complainant and take her Mercedes Benz C180, worth about 60,000 Euros.
During the robbery, the complainant was forced out of her vehicle, which led to a rapid getaway by Eshun, who drove the vehicle away immediately. In addition to the car, the perpetrators took the complainant’s handbag, which contained significant items including a German passport, iPhones, cash in multiple currencies, and personal identification cards, totaling substantial financial value. Following the theft, the captured vehicle was taken to Tamale, where Mohammed awaited its arrival, having already initiated a payment plan with Eshun.
The investigation progressed swiftly with arrest efforts in full force following the robbery. On August 22, 2024, Eshun was apprehended in Dansoman, where police seized stolen property, including cash and personal items belonging to the complainant. He admitted to being involved in the robbery and pointed fingers at Amuzu as his accomplice. A day later, Amuzu was arrested at his residence, and stolen items were recovered, further implicating him in the robbery and linking him to Mohammed, who had bought the stolen car.
As the police closed in on the third accomplice, Mohammed was captured on August 24 in Tamale, along with the stolen Mercedes Benz and another vehicle linked to a previous robbery. Mohammed confessed to financing the purchase of the firearm used in the commission of the crime and corroborated details about the transaction involving the stolen car. This admission tied him directly to the operation and indicated a more complex web of criminal activity amongst the three men, which further triggered investigations into previous robberies reportedly involving Amuzu.
The case wrapped with Eshun and Mohammed leading police to a site in Techiman where they discarded the complainant’s personal belongings. Relevant documents, including the German passport and other identification forms, were retrieved, showcasing the extent of the robbery’s impact on the victim’s life. The investigation remains active as authorities continue efforts to apprehend an additional accomplice named Kwame, who is reportedly in possession of the weapon used during the robbery. Overall, the court’s decision reflects a serious stance against armed robbery and organized crime, protecting the community while ensuring accountability for those orchestrating such acts.
