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Wa Circuit Court jails 19-year-old robber for 20 years with hard labour

Wa Circuit Court jails 19-year-old robber for 20 years with hard labour

The Wa Circuit Court has sentenced 19-year-old Adams Hamidu, also known as “Gyida”, to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour for robbery. The conviction, secured by the Upper West Regional Police Command, was delivered on June 5, 2025, following a successful investigation and prosecution. The case dates back to February 2025, when Gyida, along with an accomplice wearing a mask, robbed a victim of a blue Honda motorbike valued at GH¢20,000, a Te…See the Story

Drug, substance abuse poses security risk to Ghana – NPC - Ghana Business News

Drug, substance abuse poses security risk to Ghana – NPC - Ghana Business News

The National Peace Council (NPC) has observed with worry the increasing incidences of drug abuse among young people in Ghana, posing a threat to the nation’s security if not addressed. It said drug and substance abuse affected the cognitive reasoning of the individual, making him or her susceptible to influence by violent extremist groups. “For such people, any effort by any person to influence them becomes an easy thing to do, because they will…Read Article

Robber Jailed 18 Years In Upper West

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Robber Jailed 18 Years In Upper West

Adian Mahmoud The Upper West Regional Police Command has secured the conviction of a notorious armed robber, Adian Mahmoud, 25, alias Okra. His arrest and successful prosecution follow intensive intelligence-led operations carried out by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate. A statement signed by ASP Michael Toya, Public Affairs Directorate, Upper West, indicated that the convict was apprehended on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at his hideou…See the Story

Armed robber jailed 18 years in Wa

Jailed armed robber, Adinan Mahmoud Renowned armed robber Adinan Mahmoud, also known as “Okra,” has been found guilty and sentenced to 18 years in prison with hard labor, marking a significant victory for the Upper West Regional Police Command in its fight against armed robbery. The Ghana Police Service’s Public Affairs Unit in Wa announced […] The post Armed robber jailed 18 years in Wa appeared first on Ghanamma.com.Wa · Wa See the Story

Upper West Police secure conviction of notorious robbers in Wa

The Upper West Regional Police Command has successfully secured the conviction and sentencing of two notorious robbers, bringing relief to residents of the Wa Municipality who have endured a wave of armed robberies in recent months. The convicts, Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, 34, a driver’s mate, and Abdulai Kipo, 36, a butcher, were found guilty […] The post Upper West Police secure conviction of notorious robbers in Wa appeared first on Ghanamma…Wa · Wa Read Article

Woman, 2 children trapped indoors for hours after tree collapse in Wa

A woman and her two children were stuck inside their house for almost three hours after a huge fig tree crashed down and blocked their only way out. The incident happened in Wa, a town in Ghana’s Upper West Region, during a heavy windstorm that hit the area. The strong winds were so powerful that they uprooted the massive tree, which then fell directly in front of the family’s building, sealing off all exits and leaving them completely trapped. …Wa · Wa Read Article

Minister pledges support to gazette sanitation bylaws - Ghana Business News

Charles Lwanga Puozuing – Upper West Regional Minister. Mr. Charles Lwanga Puozuing, the Upper West Regional Minister, has assured the Upper West Regional Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee on Sanitation (RICCS) of his support to ensuring all districts and municipalities in the region have gazetted sanitation byelaws. The RICCS had recognised the importance of gazetted sanitation bylaws at the district and municipal levels in enhancing the sani…Wa · Wa See the Story

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