A court in Ghana has handed down a total of 96 years in prison to three Nigerian nationals for car theft in Kumasi, located in the Ashanti Region.
The convicted individuals — Francis Friday, Linus Agwazie, and Russell Ekenze — were apprehended on June 20 over allegations of stealing parked vehicles.
Ashanti Regional Police spokesperson, Godwin Ahianyo, stated that the suspects were arraigned on July 22 at the Atasemanso court, where they were found guilty of the charges.
The judgment comes at a time when public pressure is growing in Ghana for the deportation of Nigerians accused of crimes in the country.
In May, a court in Tarkwa sentenced a Nigerian woman to 20 years in jail for trafficking four girls into prostitution.
Also, in July, Ghana’s Immigration Service arrested 50 Nigerians over alleged internet fraud and human trafficking.
This latest ruling adds to concerns about the involvement of Nigerians in criminal activities across Ghana, sparking renewed debates about migration and law enforcement in the country.