The Hohoe Circuit Court has sentenced a 27-year-old man to four years in prison for breaking into a church and stealing musical equipment.
The convict, identified as Mohammed Rafiu, was found guilty of unlawful entry and stealing following a swift investigation by the Volta North Regional Police Command.
The incident occurred on Friday, June 5, 2026, when Rafiu was spotted behaving suspiciously near the Faith International Ministry Church. Eyewitnesses saw him carrying a heavy sack and attempting to board a vehicle.
Suspicious residents intercepted him and inspected the sack, where they discovered several church-owned audio equipment, including an amplifier, equalizer, mixer, and a cross-over machine.
He was immediately arrested and handed over to the Hohoe Police District. Police said Rafiu later admitted to the offence during interrogation.
Rafiu appeared before the Hohoe Circuit Court on Monday, June 8, 2026, where he pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful entry and stealing.
The court sentenced him to three years for unlawful entry and four years for stealing, with the sentences to run concurrently. He will therefore serve a maximum of four years in prison.
In a statement signed by Inspector Felix Kwao, Public Relations Officer for the Volta North Region, the police commended members of the public for their vigilance in apprehending the suspect.
The Police Command further urged residents to continue reporting suspicious activities promptly to help maintain security in the area.
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