A 31-year-old man, Sampson Kwabena Ebo, has been sent to jail for nine months. An Accra Circuit Court gave the sentence. He was found guilty of stealing from a shop in Makola, Accra.
Sampson Kwabena Ebo pleaded guilty to the charges. He admitted to taking a Nokia HD Android phone. The phone was worth GH¢3,000. He also stole a lady’s handbag, valued at GH¢550.
Additionally, Sampson Kwabena Ebo stole clothes worth GH¢350. All these items were taken from a shop located in Makola, a busy market area in Accra.
His actions were recorded by security cameras at the shop. The court heard the details of the theft. The judge then convicted him based on his guilty plea.
A prosecutor presented the evidence to the court. The stolen items included a phone, a handbag, and clothing. The total value of the stolen goods was GH¢3,900.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts to address theft in commercial areas. Law enforcement uses CCTV to help catch offenders. The court’s decision serves as a warning against such crimes.