The prosecutor, ASP Wisdom Pavis, told the court that the accused had been spotted selling a stolen sheep at the Sawla market.
The sheep had been taken from the complainant’s house two days prior, and after a chase, Abdul-Aziz was apprehended.
He was arrested by police and admitted to the crime, explaining that he resorted to theft because he is an orphan.
Charged with stealing a sheep valued at GH¢1,000.00 and unlawful entry, Abdul-Aziz pleaded guilty.
In court, he asked for leniency, requesting forgiveness from the presiding judge, His Worship Edward Essel.
The court fined Abdul-Aziz GH¢1,000.00 and sentenced him to six months in prison as a first-time offender.
However, shortly after the sentencing, Abdul-Aziz managed to flee the courtroom with police handcuffs still on.
His escape was short-lived, as the Sawla police, along with some local youth, quickly arrested him a few meters away from the Bole District Magistrate Court.
