Evangelist jailed for stealing goat

An Aflao Circuit Court on Wednesday sentenced Michael Amusa, described as an Evangelist of the Church of Pentecost, to three years' imprisonment with hard labour for stealing a goat.

The presiding judge, Francis Opoku warned the public against people, who claim to be "Men of God" but have dubious character.

Amusa, 45, pleaded guilty and would reappear on August 27, on another charge of resisting arrest.

Opuku said: " The convict must be one of those charlatans parading the streets as Evangelists, Pastors and Apostles and committing disgraceful and reprehensible acts in the name of Christianity."

Amusa on August 8 caught, slaughtered and smoked the goat, which belonged to Kudzo Yekple but strayed into his garden at Bayive, a village near Atiavi in the Akatsi District.

The normal practice in the village was to send the stray animal to the Chief's

Palace.

When Amusa heard Yekple complaining about his missing goat, he went and confessed to the Chief and a fine of 222,000 cedis was slapped on him.

Amusa however failed to pay the amount on the stipulated date and the matter was reported to the Police, who had a hectic time arresting him.