A 31-year-old man, Prince Asare popularly known as “Ghana Boy” has been handed an 11-year prison sentence with hard labour by the Ashaiman Circuit Court after admitting to robbing a 50-year-old fish trader in an early morning attack.
The robbery took place around 4:10 a.m. on October 27, 2026, while the victim, Agness Hoviade, and her sister were en route to Volta Catch to purchase fish for resale. Police reports indicate that Asare and an accomplice ambushed the two women, snatching a bag containing GH¢7,100 in cash alongside two mobile phones before attempting to escape.
The victims’ alarm drew the immediate attention of nearby residents, who assisted in apprehending one of the suspects at the scene. Subsequent intelligence-driven operations conducted by the Ashaiman District Police Command under the leadership of District Police Commander DSP Orlando Joseph Adzokpa led to the arrest of Asare, identified as the principal suspect.
Appearing before Her Ladyship Sophia Priscilla Yeboah on November 12, 2026, Asare entered a guilty plea and was swiftly convicted and sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment with hard labour. Meanwhile, his co-accused, Abdul Rahman Felix Quarshie, pleaded not guilty to the charges and was remanded into police custody pending his next court appearance scheduled for November 26, 2026.
Addressing journalists after the ruling, DSP Adzokpa revealed that the conviction represents the second successful phone-snatching prosecution secured by his command within less than two days, resulting in a combined 21 years of custodial sentences across both cases. He assured residents of the command’s relentless commitment to safeguarding lives and property while advising the public to stay alert and promptly report suspicious movements to law enforcement as the festive season draws near.
Source: Thepressradio.com
