Notorious armed robber jailed 18 years for robbery

The Wa Circuit Court, led by His Honour Jonathan Avogo, has sentenced Adinan Mahmoud. He is also known as Okra and is described as a notorious armed robber. He received an 18-year prison sentence with hard labor after pleading guilty.

Mahmoud admitted to conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery in court. This information comes from a statement by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Michael Toya. The statement was issued by the Upper West Regional Public Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Police Service.

Adinan Mahmoud was arrested on May 31, 2025. Police found him at his hideout in Sandemuni, a suburb of Wa. This arrest followed extensive intelligence-led operations by the Upper West Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.

Mahmoud had been on the police wanted list for multiple robberies in the region. His accomplices, Abdulai Ibrahim (alias Baba) and Abdula Kipo, pleaded not guilty to their charges. They have been remanded into prison and police custody until their next court appearance on June 3, 2025.

The statement noted that removing Okra from the streets provides relief to local residents. They can now feel more secure in their communities. The police command remains committed to tracking down individuals who threaten peace and security in the region.