Kolie Samuel, a 25-year-old, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison by the Ofaakor Circuit Court on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

He received 14 years for robbery and 5 years for causing harm. The sentences are to run concurrently after he pleaded guilty to the charges.

The Central East Regional Police Command secured the conviction following a robbery incident that occurred near Golden Pride Preparatory School in Millennium City, Gomoa East, at around 5:30 a.m. on July 10, 2025.

According to the police, Samuel robbed a female victim of her handbag, which contained an iPhone 16 Pro Max and a purse with an unspecified amount of cash.

Later that same day, the police, in collaboration with the victim, tracked Samuel to his hideout in Ngleshie Amanfro.

A search of the premises led to the recovery of the stolen iPhone 16 Pro Max, along with several suspected stolen items, including a Dell laptop, multiple mobile phones (iTel, Nokia, and Alcatel models), two pairs of AirPods, a gold necklace, three wristwatches, and ten memory cards.

Police also retrieved a wallet containing a health insurance card bearing the name Kwapong Sahnan, suggesting that Samuel may have been involved in multiple robberies.

DSP Victor Kofi Dosoo, Head of Public Affairs for the Central East Region, confirmed the conviction and emphasized the police's ongoing efforts to ensure public safety.

“The Central East Regional Police Command remains resolute in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the public by bringing perpetrators of such crimes to face the full rigors of the law,” he stated.

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