Shadrack Cobbinah, a 30-year-old unemployed man, has been sentenced to two years in hard labour for unlawful entry and stealing. The sentence was handed down by the District Magistrate Court One in Tarkwa.
Repeated Offences and Deterrent
The court said the sentence was to punish Cobbinah for his repeated offences and to serve as a deterrent to others. This is not the first time Cobbinah has been convicted for stealing and other related crimes.
The Crime Unfolds
On May 16, 2026, at about 4:00 am, Abdul Rahman, a welder residing at Nkamponase, received a call from his brother that an unknown person had broken into his room and stolen his wife's mobile phone and money. The complainant later went to his workers' room and found the door open.
Evidence Against Cobbinah
Upon checking, they discovered that a Samsung A16, Infinix, Tecno, and Intel mobile phones, all valued at GH¢4,000.00, had been stolen. The complainant later went to the Railway Station and saw Cobbinah holding an iPhone with a picture of the complainant's brother saved as the wallpaper.
Confession and Interrogation
Cobbinah was arrested and handed over to the police. During interrogation, Cobbinah confessed that he and an accomplice, Michell, now on the run, broke into the complainant's residence and stole four mobile phones, an iPhone, and GH¢4,000.00 from another house. He said they shared the phones and planned to sell the iPhone later and he gave one of the phones to a friend called "Gameboy" and kept the other in their room.
History of Offences
The court was informed that in 2024, Cobbinah was convicted and sentenced to six months' imprisonment for stealing a mobile phone and a laptop from a store. After his release, he and three others assaulted someone, but after being granted bail in that case, he failed to appear in court as required by the law.
What Happens Next
Cobbinah will serve his two-year sentence in hard labour, with the hope that it will serve as a deterrent to others. The police are still on the lookout for his accomplice, Michell, who is believed to be on the run. The case highlights the need for stricter measures to prevent and prosecute crimes in Ghana.
Source: Joy Online
