An Nsuta Circuit Court has sentenced three men to a total of 110 years in prison for an armed robbery attack on a fetish priestess at Baamang near Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.

This update was shared on X by the State News on May 2, 2026.

"The Nsuta Circuit Court handed down the sentences after establishing that the accused carried out a violent, armed attack on a 48-year-old fetish priestess at her shrine in Baamang near Kumasi", it stated.

According to the post, the three stormed the shrine of the fetish priestess armed with machetes and a pistol.

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"The assailants, armed with machetes and a pistol, stormed the shrine, assaulted the victim, and forced her to surrender GH¢7,600 in cash and disclose her Mobile Money PIN, leading to an additional GH¢1,200 transfer", it stated.

The leader of the gang, Kofi Adu, received 50 years’ imprisonment. The court noted that his sentence was influenced by his criminal history, including a prior conviction.

Owusu Patrick was handed a 40-year jail term, taking into account an earlier related sentence, while Akwasi Agyei, identified as a first-time offender, received 20 years’ imprisonment.

"In total, the sentences amount to 110 years, underscoring the court’s firm stance on armed robbery and repeat offences", the post added.

See the post below:

It was armed robbery, not stealing.”

The Nsuta Circuit Court handed down the sentences after establishing that the accused carried out a violent, armed attack on a 48-year-old fetish priestess at her shrine in Baamang near Kumasi.

According to the prosecution, the assailants,…

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