Robber Sentenced To Prison For Attacking Pregnant Nigerian in Ghana

A 25-year-old armed robber, Paul Avortide, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for assaulting a pregnant Nigerian woman during a violent robbery in Ghana.

The Volta Regional Police Command announced the successful conviction and sentencing in a statement released by the Ghana Police Service on July 5, 2025.

Avortide, also known as “Tinted,” was sentenced on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Ho Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Osman Abdul Hakeem, Esq.

The incident originated from a violent robbery that took place on May 21, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m. at Tsikpota near New Housing, Ho.

Carrying a machete, Avortide confronted the pregnant Nigerian woman, Ogechi Chidiebere, who was heading to the Ho Municipal Hospital for antenatal care.

He intimidated her and stole GHS 3,000 along with her Tecno Spark 30c smartphone, valued at GHS 2,500.

Police investigations led to a breakthrough on June 19, 2025, when officers apprehended 23-year-old Harmony Nbonu, also known as “Arab Money,” at the Ho main market.

Nbonu was found with the stolen phone and disclosed during questioning that Avortide had sold it to him for GHS 850.

Based on this information, police conducted a coordinated operation that resulted in Avortide’s arrest in Matse, a suburb of Ho, where he was attempting to escape the township.

Following his arrest, Avortide was charged with robbery under Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), as amended by Act 646. Nbonu was charged with dishonestly receiving stolen property under Section 146 of the same Act.

During the trial, Avortide admitted guilt to the robbery charge and was convicted based on his plea. He was sentenced to 19 years in prison with hard labour. Nbonu, however, was acquitted and released.

Avortide has since been transferred to the Ho Regional Prison authorities to begin serving his sentence.

In a statement, the Volta Regional Police Command reaffirmed its dedication to eliminating crime and ensuring justice for offenders.

“The Command remains resolute in its efforts to track down and bring to justice all individuals who pose a threat to peace and security in the Region,” the statement said.

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