Another phone snatcher jailed 11 years in Ashaiman, marking second conviction in less than two days

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

The incident occurred on October 27, 2026, at about 4:10 a.m., when the victim, Agness Hoviade, and her sister were going to Volta Catch to purchase fish for resale.

According to the police, the two women were attacked by Prince Asare, 31, alias Ghana Boy, and an accomplice, who allegedly made away with a bag containing two mobile phones and GH₵7,100 before fleeing.

The victim raised an alarm, attracting members of the public who managed to apprehend one of the suspects.

Following police intelligence operations led by the Ashaiman District Police Commander, DSP Orlando Joseph Adzokpa, the alleged principal suspect, Prince Asare, was subsequently arrested.

On November 12, 2026, Prince Asare and his alleged accomplice, Abdul Rahman Felix Quarshie, were arraigned before the Ashaiman Circuit Court, presided over by Her Ladyship Sophia Priscilla Yeboah.

Prince Asare pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to 11 years' imprisonment in hard labour, while Abdul Rahman 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, adding that two suspects involved in separate cases had received a combined 21-year prison sentence within two days.

He said the development demonstrates the command's commitment to fighting crime and assured residents that the police would not relent in their efforts to protect lives and property.

DSP Adzokpa urged the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the police, particularly as the festive season approaches.