The Asante Akropong circuit court in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District has sentenced a 28-year-old mason to four years imprisonment for stealing at Adankwame, near Akropong.
Prince Anim Cobbina, pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea.
Police Chief Inspector Ruth Gborson, prosecuting, told the court presided by Philomena Asiedu that, the complainants Emmanuel Amo, an electric welder, and Angelina Atia, a drinking bar attendant, were residents of Adankwame while the convict hailed from Kwahu Abetifi in the Eastern Region.
On February 06, 2025, complainant Amo detected the damage to the metal gate of his welding shop, and the theft of his wheelbarrow, three head pans, two pick axes, two burglar-proof metals, a half bag of cement all valued at GH¢5,000.00.
