Ahmed Mustapha Sentenced to 15 Years as Courts Remand Suspects in Obuasi SHS Assault and Kasoa Herbalist Death

In a series of significant judicial developments across the Ashanti and Central regions, Ghanaian courts have delivered a 15-year prison sentence to a teenage robber and remanded several individuals in connection with violent assaults and a suspected arson-murder. The most decisive ruling occurred in Asabi, Ashanti Region, where 19-year-old Ahmed Mustapha was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor by Judge Vida Achiaa Yeboah. Mustapha was convicted of robbery and causing harm after an attack on July 21, 2026, in which he stole a mobile phone and inflicted multiple injuries on a 25-year-old man using a cutlass. He has since been transferred to the Kumasi Central Prisons to begin his term.

Meanwhile, the Obuasi Circuit Court has taken action following a violent incident at the Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHS). Three men—Kwasi Brefo, Appiah Arthur Joseph, and Desmond Owusu—have been remanded into custody on charges of abetment related to an alleged assault on the school's headmaster, Abdul Zakari. The attack, which took place on August 5, 2026, reportedly followed student allegations against the headmaster and resulted in significant property destruction. As police continue their investigations into the unidentified individuals who physically carried out the assault, the court has adjourned the case until August 17, 2026.

In a separate and deeply disturbing case in the Central Region, 28-year-old Monica Ampomah has been remanded for three weeks following an alleged cutlass attack on her 10-year-old daughter. The court heard that Ampomah used a cane, a metal rod, and eventually a cutlass to inflict severe injuries on the child’s head, hand, and fingers. The abuse was uncovered after the child sought help at her school. While the victim receives hospital treatment, the court has ordered a mental examination for Ampomah ahead of her next appearance, highlighting the increasing focus on the intersection of mental health and domestic violence in the Ghanaian legal system.

Adding to the wave of violence, police in Kasoa are investigating the death of 67-year-old Dr. Felix Antwi Dankwa, a renowned herbalist honored by KNUST for his contributions to traditional medicine. Dr. Antwi Dankwa died in a suspicious house fire on August 10, 2026, which investigators believe may have been set to cover up a murder. Three suspects, including the herbalist's wife—who was reportedly involved in a marital dispute with him—and two domestic workers, have been arrested. These cases collectively underscore a period of intense activity for Ghana’s law enforcement and judiciary as they grapple with a diverse range of violent crimes across the country.