Heist at popular Bibiani Chop Bar as thieves steal meat, eggs

A shocking and quite unusual theft has taken place in Bibiani, in the Western North Region of Ghana, where a group of unknown thieves broke into a popular chop bar and made away with a large quantity of food—but interestingly, they didn’t take any money or electronics.

The incident happened at “Di Woho Nkomo”, one of the best-known chop bars in Bibiani. The eatery is famous for its delicious local dishes like fufu with grasscutter light soup, goat meat stew, boiled yam and kontomire, and other Ghanaian favourites. But now, it has also become the target of a food-focused robbery.

Only Food Was Taken

According to a report by Oyerepa, the thieves broke into the chop bar during odd hours when the place was closed and quiet. They didn’t touch any of the money, appliances, or electronics in the place. Instead, they went straight for the kitchen and food storage area.

Eyewitness reports say the thieves made away with:

A large bowl of grasscutter meat

Several crates of eggs

Goat meat

Gallons of cooking oil

Various kitchen utensils such as pots, ladles, and chopping boards

One local journalist described the theft as one of the most unusual they had ever come across.

“They didn’t take money, phones, or TV. All they wanted was food,” the reporter said. “Anything that had meat or something to cook with, they took it.”

Owner Frustrated, Says It’s Not the First Time

The owner of “Di Woho Nkomo,” who did not want her name published, told Oyerepa that this is not the first time thieves have targeted her chop bar. She said similar things have happened before, and it’s becoming a pattern.

“This is not the first time. It has happened before, and I’m just tired,” she said sadly.

Surprisingly, she said she doesn’t even report such incidents to the police anymore, because in her view, no action is ever taken.

“I’ve stopped wasting time reporting. Nothing changes. You go to the police, they write something, and that’s all,” she added.

This statement reflects a growing lack of trust some Ghanaians feel toward the police when it comes to petty crimes and local thefts.

New Measures: No More TV Watching After Eating

In response to this latest robbery, the woman says she’s taking new steps to protect her business. One of the changes she’s making is to stop allowing customers to sit and watch television after finishing their meals.

She suspects that some of the people who stay long after eating may be using the time to observe the building layout, staff routine, and kitchen arrangements, possibly to plan a robbery.

“From now on, when you eat, you leave. No more TV watching and sitting around. I’m protecting my business,” she said firmly.

She added that she will also begin locking up food items and cooking equipment more securely at night.

Viral Video Sparks Reactions Online

A video of the aftermath of the break-in has gone viral on social media, attracting hundreds of comments, shares, and mixed reactions from Ghanaians.

Some people found the story amusing, joking that the thieves were “hungry boys” who couldn’t resist the smell of proper fufu and goat soup.

“These thieves didn’t come for iPhones or laptops oo. They just wanted to chop,” one Facebook user commented.

“When you hear of thieves breaking in and all they take is food, it tells you something about the economy,” another added.

Others, however, took a more serious view, criticising the increase in petty crime and questioning the ability of the police to protect small businesses like this chop bar.

“Today it’s food. Tomorrow it might be something worse. We need serious community policing,” one comment read.

Rising Cases of Petty Theft in Ghana

This incident adds to growing concern about petty theft and break-ins affecting small businesses, especially in regional towns and villages across Ghana.

In many communities, market women, food vendors, and small shop owners are constantly battling thieves who target them either during the night or even in broad daylight. Items like cooking ingredients, gas cylinders, and even plastic chairs are stolen regularly.

Unfortunately, most of these crimes go unreported or unresolved, as victims either lose faith in the justice system or believe the effort won’t bring results.

Calls for Better Protection for Small Businesses

Many people are now urging the Ghana Police Service and local assembly members to step up security in communities and give special attention to small business owners.

Some have called for the formation of community watchdog teams that can patrol at night and alert residents or authorities when something suspicious is happening.

Others are asking for the government to help provide affordable CCTV cameras or alarms for shops and chop bars, especially in places where crime is rising.

Hard Times May Be Fueling Unusual Crimes

Some observers say the strange nature of this crime — where only food was stolen — could be a reflection of hard times in the country. As the cost of living continues to rise, and prices of food, meat, and oil keep going up, more people are desperate and hungry.

“When people start breaking into places just to steal meat and eggs, it shows things are tough,” said one local trader in Bibiani.

This also points to the need for better social welfare programmes to support people with low income and vulnerable, especially in rural and semi-urban areas.

Conclusion: A Wake-Up Call

What happened at “Di Woho Nkomo” chop bar is not just a funny or unusual story—it’s a wake-up call. A clear sign that times are getting tough for both business owners and ordinary citizens.

The owner’s frustration is valid, but her story also represents many others across Ghana who are suffering quietly, losing their livelihoods to thieves, and not seeing justice served.

It’s time for the police, local authorities, and community leaders to come together and find solutions to protect our small businesses — because without them, the economy at the grassroots will collapse.

And as for the thieves who risked arrest just for grasscutter meat, the bigger question is: what kind of Ghana are we building, where food has become the main target of thieves?

Let us all reflect.