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Crime & Punishment of Friday, 24 January 2025

    

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Hunter jailed 24 months for stealing 

The court, presided over by Mr. Isaac Osei Asare, advised Donkor to reform The court, presided over by Mr. Isaac Osei Asare, advised Donkor to reform

An 18-year-old hunter, Frederick Donkor, popularly known as K2, has been sentenced to 24 months of hard labor by the Tarkwa District Court 2 for unlawful entry and theft.

Donkor, who resides in Aboso Nsuaem in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality, pleaded guilty to stealing GH¢2,500 and mobile phones valued at GH¢9,700.

The court, presided over by Mr. Isaac Osei Asare, advised Donkor to reform and adopt a productive lifestyle after his sentence.

According to Police Sergeant Enoch Assan-Donkoh, the incident occurred on December 31, 2024, when Donkor broke into a cocoa purchasing clerk’s home during New Year’s Eve church services.

While some stolen items were recovered, the cash and a pair of Jordan sneakers remain missing. Donkor now faces prison time for his actions.