A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment by the Bibiani Circuit Court for stealing and unlawfully possessing human skeletal remains at Sefwi Atronsu in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region.

The convict, Francis Addae, popularly known as Nana Kwame, was found guilty of stealing and illegally possessing human skeletal parts after investigations by the police.

According to police, Addae was arrested on June 19, 2026, in connection with a theft case at Awaso STEM Senior High School.

During a search of his room at Sefwi Atronsu, led by the Sefwi Bekwai District Police Commander, DSP Peter Nartey, officers discovered a red-and-black travelling bag containing several human skeletal remains.

The items retrieved included a human skull, a femur bone and a lower jaw.

Following investigations, the suspect was arraigned before the Bibiani Circuit Court, where he was convicted on charges of stealing and unlawful possession of human remains.

Presiding judge, His Honour Frank Asiedu Nimako, sentenced Addae to five years’ imprisonment.

The offences are contrary to Ghana’s criminal laws governing stealing and the unlawful possession or interference with human remains.

The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting crime and urged members of the public to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station to aid law enforcement efforts.

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