A 31-year-old man, Prince Asare, 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 incident occurred on October 27, 2026, at about 4:10 a.m., when the victim, Agness Hoviade, and her sister were on their way to Volta Catch to purchase fish for resale.

According to the police, "the two women were attacked by Prince Asare, alias Ghana Boy, and an accomplice, who allegedly robbed them of a bag containing two mobile phones and GH¢7,100 before fleeing the scene."

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

Following intelligence-led operations by the Ashaiman District Police Command, led by the 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.

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Prince Asare pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment with hard labour.

His alleged accomplice, Abdul Rahman Felix Quarshie, however, pleaded not guilty and was remanded into police custody to reappear before the court 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 cases receiving a combined 21-year prison sentence within less than two days.

He said the development demonstrated 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.

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