The Upper West Regional Police Command has secured the conviction of a 25-year-old notorious armed robber, Adihan Mahmoud, popularly known as Okra.
A statement issued by the Public Affairs Directorate and signed by ASP Michael Toya confirmed that Mahmoud was arrested on Saturday, May 31, at his hideout in Sandemuni, Wa Municipality.
The arrest followed intensive intelligence-led operations by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate after Mahmoud was placed on the wanted list for a series of robberies in the region.
On Monday, June 2, he was arraigned before the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo.
Mahmoud pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery and was sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment with hard labour.
His two accomplices, Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba and Abdulai Kipo, who pleaded not guilty, were remanded into prison and police custody, respectively, for the continuation of the trial on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
“The removal of Okra from the streets brings significant relief to residents, who can now feel more secure in their communities,” the statement noted.
The statement added that the command remains resolute in its efforts to track down and bring to justice all individuals who pose a threat to peace and security in the region.
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