Kasoa-Winneba Highway Robbery Suspect Receives 25-Year Prison Sentence
A Ghanaian court has sentenced Mohammed Bello to 25 years in prison with hard labour for his role in a violent highway robbery. The Kasoa-Ofaakor Circuit Court delivered the verdict following Bello’s conviction for the armed attack.
The robbery occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, July 6, 2025, along the Dabanyin stretch of the Winneba Highway. Bello and four accomplices reportedly opened fire during the highway attack, targeting motorists on the busy route.
The Winneba Highway serves as a major transportation corridor connecting Kasoa to Winneba in Ghana’s Central Region. Highway robberies have become a growing security concern along this stretch, prompting increased law enforcement attention.
Court proceedings revealed that Bello played a significant role in the armed robbery operation. The judge imposed the maximum sentence, reflecting the serious nature of the violent crime and its impact on public safety.
The four other suspects involved in the highway attack remain at large, according to available information. Police investigations into the robbery continue as authorities work to apprehend the remaining perpetrators.
This sentencing represents part of Ghana’s broader efforts to combat highway crime and ensure safer travel conditions. The harsh penalty serves as a deterrent to other potential criminals considering similar attacks on the country’s major roadways.
The conviction demonstrates the judicial system’s commitment to prosecuting violent crimes that threaten public security.
