Sampson Kwabena Ebo, a 31-year-old man, has been jailed for nine months. He was found guilty of stealing.
The incident happened at the busy Makola Market in Accra. Ebo pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing.
The Circuit Court in Accra handed down the sentence. Her Honour Susana Eduful presided over the case.
The court heard the facts presented by the prosecution. Ebo entered his plea of guilty simpliciter. This means he admitted to the basic facts of the crime.
The sentence reflects the seriousness of theft in public spaces. It serves as a warning to others. Law enforcement works to keep markets safe.