The Bono Regional Police Command has secured the conviction of four persons in connection with the theft of laptop computers and other office equipment from the National Identification Authority (NIA) office at Newtown, a suburb of Sunyani.

According to a police press release issued on December 18, 2025, the convicts were linked to the stealing of 26 HP laptop computers valued at GHC 405,570.00, along with other office items, from the NIA warehouse on two separate occasions between January and October 2022.

Police investigations revealed that unknown persons unlawfully broke into the warehouse and carted away the items.

A major breakthrough in the case came on March 4, 2023, when officers arrested Asante Anthony Junior, a student, at Newtown following a tip-off from a good Samaritan. He was found in possession of several items later identified by the complainant as property belonging to the NIA.

Further investigations established that the stolen laptops had been sold to three other individuals — Ameyaw Eliezer, a mobile phone repairer; Jovies Amoh Afriyie, also known as Lord; and Dodzi Kwaku Gordon — while other accomplices remain at large.

The four accused persons were subsequently arraigned before District Court B in Sunyani. The court convicted Asante Anthony Junior on multiple counts and sentenced him to two years’ imprisonment on each count, to run concurrently.

The remaining three accused persons were convicted for dishonestly receiving stolen property and fined GHC 20,000.00 each or, in default, to serve 18 months’ imprisonment.

The Bono Regional Police Command has assured the public that efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining suspects and retrieve the outstanding laptops.

The police have also appealed to members of the public with relevant information to assist in bringing all persons connected to the crime to justice.

The statement was signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, Public Relations Officer of the Bono Regional Police Command.

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