- Notorious phone thief caught red-handed at Kumasi-Adum PZ
- Unusual punishment: forced to clear choked and stinking drains with bare hands
- Community divided over punishment's effectiveness and health implications
A notorious phone thief was meted out an unusual punishment after being caught red-handed at Kumasi-Adum PZ. Instead of being handed over to the authorities, the suspect was forced to clear the deep, choked, and stinking drains at Adum with his bare hands.
Eyewitnesses reported observing the thief’s suspicious activities and launching a surveillance on him. He was subsequently caught with a stolen phone and confessed to the crime. The stolen phone was immediately retrieved, and he was handed the punishment to desilt the drains until evening.
While some bystanders expressed concern over the health implications of the punishment, citing the unsanitary conditions of the drains, others believed it was a better alternative to mob justice.
“It’s a fitting punishment for his crime,” said one onlooker. “He should have thought of the consequences before engaging in such illegal activities.”
The incident has sparked a debate on the effectiveness of unconventional punishments in deterring crime. While some argue that it is a necessary measure to ensure justice, others believe it raises concerns about the suspect’s health and well-being.
The suspect’s fate serves as a warning to potential criminals, and the community hopes it will serve as a deterrent to phone theft in the area.
