The Assin Nsuaem Kyekyewere Circuit Court has sentenced two men to a total of 20 years in prison for cable theft, unlawful entry, abetment of crime, and conspiracy, following a series of thefts from construction sites in Assin Edubiase in the Central Region.
The convicted persons are Stephen Adu-Gyamfi, also known as SM 4 Life, a 26-year-old labourer from Assin Atonsu, and Samuel Amoah, also known as Paa Akwasi Driver, a 28-year-old driver from Assin Fosu Menpeasem.
Presenting the case, Chief Inspector Abdulai Moro told the court that the complainants, Henry Aayiretuo, a mason, and Elder Isaac Mensah, a teacher and presiding elder at the Pentecost Church in Assin Adubiase, reside at Assin Edubiase, with their buildings located in the Edubiase Habitat area.
According to the prosecutor, on June 30, 2025, Stephen Adu-Gyamfi unlawfully entered a two-storey uncompleted building owned by Mr. Aayiretuo and his brother, and stole electrical cables including 1.2mm, 2.5mm, and 4mm Nasal Cables, valued at GH¢20,000.
He later contacted Samuel Amoah to assist in burning the cables to remove the insulation. They sold the bare wires to scrap dealers, and Samuel was given GH¢20 as his share.
On July 1, 2025, the two conspired again, returned to the same property, and stole more cables valued at GH¢30,000. They followed the same process of burning and selling the cables for cash, which they shared among themselves.
Encouraged by their succe ss, Stephen Adu-Gyamfi alone revisited the area on July 3, 2025, this time targeting the nearby Pentecost Church building still under construction. He stole copper wires worth GH¢1,500, belonging to Elder Isaac Mensah and his congregation.
However, as he attempted to flee with the stolen wires, he was spotted by residents, chased, and arrested. During interrogation, he confessed and mentioned Samuel Amoah as his accomplice. Both were subsequently arrested and admitted to the crimes in their caution statements.
The court, presided over by His Lordship Emmanuel Amoh-Yartey, found them guilty on all counts and sentenced each of them to 10 years imprisonment, totaling 20 years.
