According to him, he bought the scrap items for GH¢250, unaware that they were stolen. He narrated that after meeting the seller and purchasing the items, people around suddenly began shouting “thief, thief,” which caused the seller to flee, leaving him behind. According to him, his parents in Nigerien are unaware that he has been in prison and he does not want them to know because of the emotional stress it could cause them. “If my mother knows that I am here, she will be worried. If she knows I am in prison, it can affect her health,” he said.

Source: GhanaWeb December 23, 2025 13:30 UTC