An 18-year-old Junior High School (JHS) 3 student, Richard Asare, is currently serving a six-month sentence at the Koforidua Local Prison after being convicted of stealing a sheep.
A report posted on X by EDHUB indicated that Richard, who has lost both parents, committed the crime out of desperation to get money to buy items for his education.
The post read: "The sad story of 18-year-old Richard Asare, who is currently serving a 6-month sentence at the Koforidua Local Prison after being convicted of stealing a sheep.
Richard, an orphan and a JHS 3 student, claimed he committed the act in a bid to use the proceeds to buy school items." "I attend school at Tutu Akuapem and I am in JHS 3.