Two Men Get 30 Years In Jail For Robbing a Teenager With Pending Rape Charge
Two men have been sentenced to 30 years in prison after they pleaded guilty to robbery.
Nicholas Tetteh and Joseph Tetteh, each received a 15-year jail term by the Getsile Circuit Court, presided over by Her Ladyship Eleanor Kakra Barns Botchway.
They will later face the same court for a rape charge when advice is received from the Attorney-General’s Office, the police said in a statement.
Robbery and Rape Incident
The two are said to have attacked a 19-year-old hairdresser on September 27, 2025 at Okushibli, along the Apollonia-A fienya road when she hired the services of Nicholas, a commercial motor rider.
“On the way, the suspect conspired with two others, including Joseph Tetteh, to attack her.”
The victim was reportedly dragged into a nearby bush, where she was sexually assaulted by two of the suspects.”
They also made away with her iPhone XR and handbag containing GHC 150.00.
The case was reported to the Zenu-Atadeka District Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), where a statement was taken and a medical report form was issued to her for examination and treatment.
The suspects were later arrested and charged with robbery and rape.
In it’s statement, the Police assured the public of its continued efforts to ensure justice for the victim and maintain public safety.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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