A dramatic scene unfolded at Sekondi Market after a woman alleged that a suspected thief’s hand became mysteriously trapped inside her handbag while he was reportedly attempting to steal from her.
According to eyewitnesses, the woman raised an alarm after noticing the man behaving suspiciously close to her in the crowded market. Moments later, the suspect allegedly inserted his hand into her handbag but was unable to pull it back out, drawing attention from traders and passersby who quickly gathered around the scene.
Speaking amid the commotion, the woman claimed the incident was a result of spiritual protection she sought after previously losing her iPhone to theft. She reportedly told the crowd, “The last time my iPhone was stolen, I sought spiritual protection. Today, a thief’s hand got stuck in my bag and won’t come out unless we cut it off.”
The unusual claim quickly sparked reactions among market women, shoppers, and social media users, with many expressing shock and disbelief over the incident. Some bystanders were seen recording videos as the suspect struggled to free his hand from the bag.
Others at the market reportedly called for calm while attempts were made to resolve the situation peacefully. It remains unclear whether the suspect was eventually freed or handed over to the police for further investigations.
The incident has since generated widespread discussion online, with many debating whether the occurrence was spiritual, coincidental, or simply a case of panic during an attempted theft.
