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The Upper West Regional Police Command has successfully secured a conviction against 19-year-old Adams Hamidu, popularly known as *Gyida*, for robbery. The Wa Circuit Court delivered the verdict on Wednesday, June 5, 2025, sentencing him to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour.
The conviction follows a robbery incident that occurred in February 2025, during which Gyida and an accomplice—both reportedly masked—attacked a victim and made away with a blue Honda motorbike valued at GH₵20,000, a Tecno mobile phone worth GH₵1,300, and cash amounting to GH₵10,800.
Following intensive intelligence-led operations, Gyida was apprehended on June 1, 2025, at Domowa in the Wa West District.
The Upper West Regional Police Command has described the sentencing as a reflection of its unwavering commitment to upholding law and order and ensuring justice for victims of crime.
The Command has further reassured the public of its continuous efforts to combat crime and maintain peace and security across the region.
