Hohoe Court jails man four years for stealing church instruments

The Hohoe Circuit Court has sentenced a 27-year-old unemployed man, Mohammed Rafiu, to four years’ imprisonment for stealing musical instruments belonging to a church at Hohoe.

Rafiu pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful entry and stealing when he appeared before the court on Monday, June 8.

Inspector Felix Kwao, Public Relations Officer of the Command, in a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said the incident occurred on June 5, 2026, when the convict was spotted near the Faith International Ministry Church carrying a sack containing various items and attempting to board a vehicle.

He said witnesses became suspicious of Rafiu’s actions and approached him to inspect the contents of the sack.

The items found in his possession included an amplifier, an equaliser, a mixer, and a crossover machine, all identified as property of the church.

Inspector Kwao said the suspect was subsequently arrested and handed over to the Hohoe Police District Command, where he admitted to the offence during investigations.

He urged the public to promptly report any suspicious activities to the Police for swift action.