Wa, Ghana – The Upper West Regional Police Command has secured the conviction of Adinan Mahmoud, 25, also known as “Okra,” a notorious armed robber. His sentencing follows an intelligence-led operation by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
Mahmoud was apprehended on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at his hideout in Sandemuni, a suburb of the Wa Municipal area, after being on the police wanted list for a series of robberies across the region.
On Monday, June 2, 2025, Mahmoud appeared before the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo. He pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery, receiving an 18-year sentence with hard labour.
His two alleged accomplices, Abdulai Ibrahim, alias Baba, and Abdulai Kipo, pleaded not guilty and have been remanded. Their trial is set to continue today, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the same court. The police command stated that Mahmoud’s conviction provides significant relief to residents, and they remain committed to apprehending all individuals threatening peace and security in the region.
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