Man Jailed 20 Years For Killing Police Officer Near Kasoa In 2019

• Eric Kojo Duah, the man who shot and killed two police officers at Buduburam near Kasoa, has been jailed for 20 years
• Duah pleaded not guilty to two counts of man-slaughter after his lawyer negotiated a plea bargain with the state
• The judge noted that the suspect did not show any form of remorse in the courtroom during the case

The man who killed two police officers at Buduburam near Kasoa in 2019 has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in hard labour by a High Court in Accra.

Eric Kojo Duah, 37, pleaded guilty to two counts of man-slaughter after his lawyer negotiated a plea bargain with the Office of the Attorney General.

The convict had earlier pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder when the case started.

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The judge, in sentencing the convict, indicated that he did not show any form of remorse in the courtroom during the case.

Police officer killed in bullion van attack

A police officer was killed at Ablekuma Fan Milk during a robbery of a bullion van on June 14, 2023.

YEN.com.gh reported that the slain officer on duty was a Lance Corporal, Callistus Amoah.

The attack occurred at a Star Oil fuel station, and the officer died from wounds sustained from gunshots by the robbers.

According to reports, the robbers followed the bullion van to the Star Oil fuel station, where the shoot-out occurred.

Funeral held for slain officer

A funeral service for Callistus Amoah was held on July 15, 2023.

Notable attendees included the current Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare.

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Callistus Amoah was posthumously promoted from Lance Corporal to General Corporal, which took effect from June 22, 2023.

His widow also paid tribute to him, citing his commitment to his Christian faith.

Suspected robber collapses in cells

A suspect in the bullion robbery fainted while in police cells and was taken to the Police Hospital.

The suspect, Hope Osaze, collapsed ahead of a court appearance.

Four suspects were arrested following the robbery.

Source: YEN.com.gh