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 of conspiracy to commit robbery and multiple counts of robbery.
The Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo, sentenced Ibrahim to 28 years and Kipo to 18 years of imprisonment with hard labour.
The two were implicated in a string of robberies that terrorized communities in Napogbakole, Danko, SSNIT, and Konta — all within the Wa Municipality.
Their eventual arrest followed weeks of intelligence-led operations and detailed evidence gathering by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
In a statement, the Upper West Regional Police Command expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the case, noting that it reflects the Command’s resolve to ensure public safety and uphold the rule of law.
“This conviction demonstrates our unwavering commitment to making the Upper West Region a safe and secure environment for all,” the statement read.
“We will continue to pursue criminals relentlessly and bring them to justice.”
The Police further encouraged the public to support ongoing crime-fighting efforts by providing timely and relevant information to aid in investigations.
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