Pick Pockets On Rampage at Can2008

Although there has been no report of direct robbery and non of the teaming fans and dignitaries who have relocated to Ghana for the 26th Nations Cup are praying for one, all is however not well as pick pockets have become a torn on peoples flesh.

The funny aspect of it is that even journalists who by the nature of their job are supposed to enjoy some protection have fallen victim to the ugly rave of the moment.


Sports Editor of the Independent Peter Edema lost two thousand dollars and is barely managing to keep on with his assignment.


An Egyptian journalist lost 15,000 dollars while a German journalist lost everything ranging from cash to flash drive and other personal effects.

The issue of picking handsets is no longer news as it has taken a scary dimension.


The police are however giving those caught some bitter lesson. At the opening ceremony those whose fingers were to light for comfort were caught and whisked away, even as visitors has started a campaign dubbed operation each -one-tell one. "Watch your back and keep an eye on your valuables"