In a dramatic twist of justice, an Accra Circuit Court has handed down a total of 30 years’ imprisonment to two individuals who orchestrated a daring robbery at East Legon Christian Centre, targeting a banker’s high-value vehicle and personal possessions.
Peter Amuzu, also known as “Master Pee,” and Isaac Brena Eshun, nicknamed “Young,” were convicted for their roles in the crime, which involved the theft of a Mercedes Benz C180 and valuables worth thousands of cedis. Their accomplice, Ibrahim Mohammed, faces separate charges for abetment and dishonestly receiving stolen property.
The scheme was hatched months before its execution. Prosecutors revealed that Amuzu, a steelworker, and Eshun, a driver, met while on remand at Madina police cells for unrelated offences. There, they conspired to carry out the robbery upon their release.
On August 19, 2024, armed with a pistol, Amuzu and Eshun ambushed the banker at the entrance to her residence. At gunpoint, the victim surrendered her Mercedes Benz, valued at €60,000 (GH¢1,045,738), along with a handbag containing foreign currency, high-end smartphones, identification documents, and other personal effects.
Eshun drove the stolen vehicle to Tamale under Amuzu’s instruction, where Mohammed, a known associate of Amuzu, agreed to purchase the vehicle for GH¢300,000. A down payment of GH¢10,000 was made via mobile money.
Police efforts quickly unraveled the operation. Eshun was apprehended at Dansoman on August 22, 2024, with cash and multiple stolen items, including an iPhone 14 Pro Max. His confession implicated Amuzu, who was arrested the following day in East Legon with another stolen iPhone.
Further investigation led to the arrest of Mohammed in Tamale. He was found in possession of the stolen Mercedes Benz and a Toyota Fortuner linked to another robbery involving Amuzu and a yet-to-be-arrested accomplice, Kwame. Mohammed admitted to funding the purchase of the firearm used in the crimes.
Initially pleading not guilty, Amuzu and Eshun reversed their stance during trial. The presiding judge, Mr. Kwabena Kodua Obiri-Yeboah, sentenced them to 15 years each for conspiracy and robbery, with the terms running concurrently.
The court highlighted the gravity of their actions, including the terror inflicted on the victim and their intricate network of criminal activities. Mohammed remains in custody awaiting trial for his role, while efforts continue to apprehend Kwame, the alleged owner of the firearm.
This case underscores the reach and complexity of organized crime in Ghana, involving sophisticated networks and high-value assets. Authorities stress the importance of public vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement to combat such threats effectively.
While justice has been served for now, the ongoing investigations aim to dismantle the criminal network entirely and recover all stolen property.
