The Western North Regional Police Command has arrested two staff members of Sefwi Bekwai STEM Senior High School at Awaso for their alleged involvement in the theft of food items meant for students.
The suspects, Bennedicta Nyamadi, a matron, and Rahel Kyeremateng, a cook, were arrested on December 23, 2025, following intelligence received by the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) on the night of December 22, 2025.
Acting on the information, a joint team made up of police officers, the Member of Parliament for the area, and the Municipal Chief Executive proceeded to the residence of Rahel Kyeremateng at Sefwi Atronsu. A search conducted at the premises led to the discovery of large quantities of food items suspected to have been stolen from the school’s food store.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly conspired to steal the food items and stored them at the cook’s residence with the intention of selling them later.
Items Retrieved
The items retrieved during the operation included:
21 bags of 50kg rice
4 sacks of gari
2 sacks of maize
1½ bags of millet
1 bag of sugar
3 bags of beans
40 large tins of tomato paste
4 cartons of milk
6 gallons of cooking oil
54 tins of canned mackerel
The total value of the items is yet to be determined.
During interrogation, Rahel Kyeremateng identified Bennedicta Nyamadi as the source of the food items, leading to Nyamadi’s arrest at the school premises.
Meanwhile, police say efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest an assistant matron, Hannah Dufie, who is alleged to have also taken part in the crime but is currently on the run.
The suspects are in police custody and are expected to be processed for court as investigations continue
