A 22-year-old driver’s mate who broke into a school storeroom and stole various items has been sentenced to four years’ imprisonment by the Abuakwa Circuit Court.
Emmanuel Oteng, alias “Sika Gari,” reportedly broke into the storeroom of Bantama M/A JHS and stole items including a tabletop fridge, a plastic barrel, and two metal buckets belonging to the school.
He pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing and was convicted on his own plea.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Jonas Newlove Agyei informed the court, presided over by Mrs. Philomina Ansaah Asiedu, that the complainant in the case was the Headmaster of Bantama M/A JHS, while Oteng was also a resident of the community.
He stated that on October 17, at about 7:00 a.m., the complainant arrived at school and noticed that the window of the staff common room had been damaged. Upon inspection, he found that a Philips tabletop fridge valued at GH¢3,000, a barrel valued at GH¢600, and two metal bucket stands valued at GH¢1,200 — totaling GH¢4,800 — were missing from the common room.
The prosecution said the complainant informed the Assembly Member of the area, and following inquiries, Oteng was located in his hideout and handed over to the Suntreso Police.
Oteng admitted in his caution statement that he sold the stolen items to one Kofi Kombate at Suntreso, but he was unable to locate the alleged buyer.
After investigation, he was charged and brought before the court.
Source: Richard Nana Appiah Kubi/Ahotoronline.com
