A 29-year-old auto mechanic has been remanded by the Nsuta Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region after admitting to purchasing a television allegedly stolen from the tomb of a late traditional ruler for GH¢650.
The accused, identified as Yussif Sammed, also known as Isaac, is reported to have bought the 50-inch TCL television from a man identified as Atta Nketiah, who is currently said to be on the run.
According to reports, the television was stolen from a well-furnished tomb at the Nwase Cemetery near Asante Mampong, where it had been placed in honour of the late chief.
The incident reportedly came to light on October 13, 2026, when the theft was discovered. The television, which was valued at approximately GH¢4,000, was subsequently traced to Sammed following police investigations.
Prosecutors told the court that Sammed, who resides at Mampong Zongo, acquired the television from Nketiah for GH¢650, a price considerably lower than its estimated market value.
During proceedings, the accused admitted purchasing the television but offered an explanation regarding the circumstances surrounding the transaction.
He reportedly told the court that Nketiah had approached him for financial assistance and that he gave him GH¢650. Nketiah allegedly offered the television as security, promising to repay the money and retrieve the item later.
Sammed further indicated that he did not request a receipt or take steps to establish the ownership of the television before accepting it.
However, police investigations reportedly established that the television had been taken from the late chief’s tomb at the cemetery.
The prosecution’s account also mentioned the involvement of a tricycle operator, identified as Clifford Baah, in connection with the movement of the stolen television.
Atta Nketiah, who is alleged to have taken the television from the tomb and sold it to the mechanic, is reportedly on the run as police continue efforts to locate him.
The case has attracted attention because of the unusual nature of the alleged theft, involving an electronic appliance removed from a burial place. The incident has also raised concerns about the security of valuables placed inside tombs and burial structures.
Presiding over the case at the Nsuta Circuit Court, Justice Simon Nketiah Gagah remanded Sammed as the legal proceedings continued.
The court was expected to reconvene on November 3, 2026, for conviction and sentencing following the accused’s admission.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying the ownership and origin of goods before purchasing them, particularly when they are offered at prices significantly below their estimated market value.
Meanwhile, authorities are expected to continue pursuing the alleged seller, Atta Nketiah, to establish the full circumstances surrounding the removal and sale of the television.
Source: Thepressradio.com
