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The High Court Wa has sentenced Shariff Abdulai, also known as “Cristos,” to life imprisonment for the murder of Issah Yahaya and 22 other victims.
According to a statement from the Ghana Police Service, the convict pleaded guilty to committing 23 murders across several communities.
Investigations revealed that Abdulai killed 16 people in Wa, five in Bole, and one each in Banda Nkwanta and Bamboi.
Police arrested the suspect on October 6, 2025, following intelligence-led operations and investigations.
He was later arraigned before the High Court in Wa on March 4, 2026, after being committed by the District Magistrate Court. During proceedings, Abdulai—who was represented by legal counsel—pleaded guilty to the charges.
Presiding judge Justice Osei-Wusu Antwi sentenced him to life imprisonment with hard labour based on his plea.
The court ordered that the convict serve his sentence at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the rule of law and assured residents that efforts will continue to maintain safety and security across communities.
