Three Teenagers Jailed 10 Years Each Over Machete Robbery At Boubai

 Due to their involvement in a violent heist that left numerous Boubai locals in the Asokore Mampong Municipality traumatized and maimed, three 18-year-olds have each been given a ten-year prison sentence.

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Mamudu Issah, Samuel Takyi, and Alhassan Abubakari were sentenced by the Atasemanso Circuit Court in Kumasi following their guilty pleas to seven charges of robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery. Although the sentences would run concurrently, Issah was also given a three-year sentence for causing injury.

Between 7:00 and 8:30 a.m. on July 1, 2025, the three suspects—along with three additional accomplices who are still at large—attacked residents of Boubai while riding two unregistered motorcycles and brandishing machetes.

During the early-morning assault, the thieves stole cash, luggage, and cell phones from their victims.

After prompt action by local community volunteers, the culprits were apprehended later that same day in their hideout in Aboabo.

Along with three suitcases thought to be stolen and 10 cell phones that had been discovered, the volunteers turned the suspects over to the police.
When the matter was presented before the Ataasemanso Circuit Court, all three accused pled guilty to the accusations.
The prisoners were processed and moved to Kumasi's Central Prisons to start serving their sentences after being sentenced.

The head of the Ashanti Region's Public Affairs Unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, praised the public for their prompt cooperation and responsiveness during the operation, especially the community volunteers.
"We continue to encourage the public to support policing efforts and promptly report suspicious activities," said Ahianyo.
The police have promised that they are still working to apprehend the other conspirators.