"Shortest Man in Kasoa" Jailed Ten Years for Stealing a Cement Bag, Shows Remorse in Touching Video
- An apprentice who was arrested and jailed after being caught stealing claimed he expected divine protection because he prayed before committing the act
- The young man insisted his decision to steal the bag of cement was borne out of a desire to survive, not from ill intent
- Scores of netizens have taken to the comment section to share their opinions, with many calling for a reduced sentence
A young apprentice labourer has expressed "disappointment in God" after his arrest and years of imprisonment over attempted theft.
The young man, a muslim, whose name has been withheld, insisted he observes his daily prayers and therefore expects divine protection in all his endeavours. The apprentice, after his arrest, was tried and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment.
Source: UGC
He explained that his decision to steal one bag of cement from his master was not borne of ill will but rather of a desperate need to survive.
He claimed his master does not pay him for jobs they undertake, making life difficult and leaving him with few options for survival apart from stealing a few bags of cement from his master’s warehouse and selling them cheaply to accomplices.
He made this known during an interview with Crime Check Foundation, a non-governmental organisation focused on preventing crime and providing support for vulnerable people. He said:
“I steal and sell the bags of cement to a regular client of mine. I was caught in the act and confessed because I feared I would be lynched. I sell the bags far below the market price — as low as GH¢70 each.”
"I work as a labourer under him; he is a Mason by profession. I am his apprentice, yet he refuses to pay me anytime we go out to work. I chose to confess my crime publicly because I want others to learn from my mistake and advise themselves. Stealing is criminal, and if the law catches up with you, you will pay the price."
Source: Youtube
"I am a staunch muslim, I observe my daily prayers. I know it is wrong to steal, and Islam frowns on it, but I pray for divine protection before making any attempt at it. I was very worried when I was arrested."
Watch the YouTube video here:
Reactions to convicted Kasoa man's remorse
Scores of people have taken to social media to react to the story of the young man. YEN.com.gh compiled a list of the comments below
jacksonmensah4511 commented:
"So two prison officers were assigned to guard this short boy."
abena8833 noted:
"This prison is very dirty. We need to build ultra-modern prisons across the country."
dededollartv4324 said:
"He is smart enough to learn a lesson not to steal again."
alexkankan133 commented:
"1 bag of cement going to jail, maybe 1 month, because Agradaa 15 years have to 1 year."
kwameyorba said:
"Ah poverty be disease. Cause of cement . Well no be first time sha! So they will arrest U. But at least sack him than jailing him."
Showboy addresses alleged escape from arrest
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Showboy addressed his alleged escape after CID officers stormed his residence to arrest him over his case with Davido GH.
In a video, the musician defended his decision not to comply with the directives of the security officers who arrested him. Showboy's remarks about his alleged escape from arrest triggered mixed reactions from Ghanaians on social media.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
