Ashaiman Circuit Court Sentences 31-Year-Old Phone Snatcher to 11 Years in Prison for Robbing Fish Trader

A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment with hard labour by the Ashaiman Circuit Court for his involvement in a robbery attack on a 50-year-old fish trader.

The convict, identified as Prince Asare, alias Ghana Boy, was found guilty after pleading guilty to a robbery charge involving Agness Hoviade, a fish trader, on October 27, 2026.

According to the police, the incident occurred at about 4:10 a.m. when the victim and her sister were heading to Volta Catch to purchase fish for resale. The two women were reportedly attacked by Asare and an accomplice, who allegedly robbed them of a bag containing two mobile phones and GH¢7,100 before fleeing the scene.

An alarm raised by the victim attracted members of the public, who managed to apprehend one of the suspects.

Police intelligence operations led by the Ashaiman District Police Commander, DSP Orlando Joseph Adzokpa, subsequently resulted in the arrest of Asare, who was identified as the alleged principal suspect.

On November 12, 2026, Asare and his alleged accomplice, Abdul Rahman Felix Quarshie, appeared before the Ashaiman Circuit Court, presided over by Her Ladyship Sophia Priscilla Yeboah. While Asare pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment with hard labour, Quarshie pleaded not guilty and was remanded into police custody to reappear on November 26, 2026.

Speaking to the media, DSP Orlando Joseph Adzokpa said the latest conviction was the second phone-snatching case recorded by the command, with two suspects in separate robbery cases receiving a combined 21-year prison sentence within two days. He indicated that the convictions demonstrate the police command’s commitment to fighting crime and protecting lives and property in the municipality.

DSP Adzokpa urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the police, particularly as the Christmas festivities approach.