19-Year-Old Sentenced to 20 Years for Robbery in Wa
Wa Circuit Court convicts Adams Hamidu for armed robbery involving cash, motorcycle, and phone
- 19-year-old Adams Hamidu sentenced to 20 years for robbery
- Stole motorcycle, phone, and cash totaling GH¢32,100 in February 2025
- Arrested in Domowa following police intelligence operation
The Upper West Regional Police Command has successfully secured a conviction against 19-year-old Adams Hamidu, popularly known as Gyida, who has been sentenced to 20 years of hard labour for his involvement in a robbery.
The Wa Circuit Court handed down the sentence on June 5, 2025.
Back in February 2025, Gyida and an unidentified masked accomplice carried out a robbery, stealing a blue Honda motorcycle valued at GH¢20,000, a Tecno phone worth GH¢1,300, and cash amounting to GH¢10,800.
Thanks to intelligence-led operations, police were able to arrest Gyida on June 1, 2025, in Domowa, located in the Wa West District.
The conviction highlights the Regional Command’s ongoing commitment to protecting the public and enforcing the law.
Authorities have assured residents of their continued efforts to fight crime and maintain safety across the region.
