Family Have Been Sentenced To Three Months Imprisonment For Allegedly Stealing Corn

Family Have Been Sentenced To Three Months Imprisonment For Allegedly Stealing Corn 

Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has rescued a woman, her two daughters and grand-daughter, who were sentenced to three months' imprisonment for allegedly stealing corn leftovers estimated at GH¢10.

News of the incarceration of the family of four broke earlier this month at a workshop organized by the Perfector of Sentiments (POS) Foundation on Noncustodial or Alternative Sentencing Draft Bill.

According to one of the convicts, they had gone to the farm just to gather the corn leftovers after harvesting to feed their children but were arrested.

Atsu donated an amount of GH¢1,000 to ensure their release after news of their imprisonment went viral. The money was reportedly given to Crime Check Foundation, which is pursuing their release from prison.