An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced an unemployed man, Ebenezer Tetteh to two years in prison for stealing electrical cables at La, Accra.

Charged with theft, Tetteh pleaded guilty with an explanation. However, the court presided over by Mrs. Sedinam Awo Kwadam, ruled that his explanation confirmed his plea and subsequently convicted him.

The court ordered that the stolen cables remain in police custody until a rightful owner comes forward with proof of ownership.

The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Daniel Ofori Appiah, stated that the complainant and witnesses in the case were police personnel from the Cantonments Division. The accused resided at Apapa, a suburb of La, Accra.

On February 20, 2025, at approximately 01:00 am, the complainant and witnesses, who were on night patrol duty, stopped a taxicab near the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.

During a routine search, the patrol team discovered a quantity of electrical cables in the vehicle. The accused, who was on board, claimed ownership of the cables.

However, following interrogations, the police suspected foul play as Tetteh failed to convincingly prove ownership. He was subsequently taken to the La Police Station along with the cables.

During investigations, Tetteh admitted to stealing the electrical cables but had yet to disclose the location of the theft. The police are still working to identify the rightful owner of the stolen items.