A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to four years imprisonment by the Hohoe Circuit Court for stealing musical instruments belonging to a church in the Volta Region.

The convict, Mohammed Rafiu, was found guilty after pleading guilty to charges of unlawful entry and stealing, according to the Volta North Regional Police Command.

In a statement issued on June 9, 2026, police said the incident occurred on June 5 when Rafiu was spotted near the Faith International Ministry Church carrying a sack containing various items while attempting to board a vehicle.

His actions reportedly aroused suspicion among some residents, who approached him and inspected the contents of the sack.

The search revealed several items belonging to the church, including an amplifier, an equalizer, a mixer and a crossover machine.

Police said Rafiu was subsequently arrested and taken to the Hohoe Police District for investigations.

During interrogation, he admitted to unlawfully entering the church premises and stealing the equipment.

The suspect was arraigned before the Hohoe Circuit Court on Monday, June 8, 2026, where he pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful entry and stealing.

The court sentenced him to three years imprisonment for unlawful entry and four years imprisonment for stealing.

The sentences are to run concurrently, meaning Mohammed Rafiu will serve a maximum of four years in prison.

Police say the conviction underscores their commitment to protecting public property and bringing offenders to justice.

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