A young man from the Central Region has been apprehended for stealing salted fish, popularly known as 'koobi,' at Obuasi Central Market in the Ashanti Region.

The incident was captured on video and shared on Facebook by Wendy Akuffo, quickly going viral.

The suspect, identified as Paa Yaw from Mankessim, had traveled to Obuasi in search of opportunities but ended up engaging in theft. 'Koobi' is a cherished ingredient used in Ghanaian soups and stews.

According to reports, a vigilant night watchman spotted the thief during a patrol session as he attempted to escape by jumping from a storey building. The watchman subdued him with a locally-made security weapon and retrieved the stolen 'koobi' from him.

The thief had come prepared with a modern bag with multiple zippers to stash his loot, but he only managed to get away with the 'koobi,' which he placed in a polythene bag.

The video showed the alleged thief tied to a pole near a stall with heavy chains and a padlock, awaiting action by market authorities. It is suspected that he may have been part of a notorious gang known for robbing markets in Obuasi.

On Thursday morning of July 2023, the suspect was handed over to the police, who are currently conducting an investigation into the matter.