Wa : Notorious Motorbike Robber Jailed 15 Years

The Wa Circuit Court has sentenced a 20-year-old man, Nawaf Abdulai, to 15 years in prison for his involvement in a motorbike robbery case that occurred in the Upper West Region.

According to the Upper West Regional Police Command, Nawaf Abdulai and an accomplice, Awal Abass—who is currently on the run—robbed two victims of their Haojue and Luojia motorbikes bearing registration numbers M-21-449 UW and M-17-4607 UW, respectively. The robbery took place on March 6, 2025.

Following swift police investigations, Nawaf was arrested at his residence on March 8, 2025. During interrogation, he confessed to the crime, leading to his prosecution.

Presiding over the case, His Lordship Jonathan Avoogo handed down the sentence on April 7, 2025, bringing an end to the criminal proceedings and offering some closure to the victims.

The Regional Police Command praised the professionalism of its officers and the cooperation of the general public, which led to the successful arrest and conviction. The Command further reiterated its commitment to ensuring public safety and clamping down on criminal activity in the region.

Efforts are still underway to apprehend the fugitive, Awal Abass.