Man sentenced to life for killing 23 people in Wa, Bole, Banda areas
The High Court in Wa has sentenced Shariff Abdulai, popularly known as “Cristos,” to life imprisonment for the murder of Issah Yahaya and 22 other victims.
In a statement issued by the Upper West Regional Police Command on Wednesday, March 4, it was disclosed that the convict admitted to killing 16 people in Wa, five in Bole, and one each in Banda Nkwanta and Bamboi.
Shariff Abdulai was arrested on October 6, 2025, after a series of intelligence-led police operations and investigations.
He was later brought before the High Court in Wa on March 4, 2026, after the District Magistrate Court committed him for trial. Represented by a lawyer, the accused pleaded guilty to the charge.
The presiding judge, His Lordship Justice Osei-Wusu Antwi, sentenced him to life imprisonment with hard labour based on his own plea.
He will serve his sentence at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirmed its dedication to enforcing the rule of law and assured the public of its continued efforts to maintain safety and security for law-abiding citizens.
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