By Yiri News
The Upper West Regional Police Command has secured a total of 22 years’ imprisonment with hard labour against two convicted thieves in separate criminal cases, reaffirming its commitment to combating crime across the region.
According to a press release issued by the Command on August 6, 2026, the convictions followed successful investigations and prosecutions of two individuals involved in motorbike theft and residential burglary.
The first convict, Nasiru Muftawu, 20, was arrested on July 11, 2026, following intelligence-led investigations into a series of motorbike thefts committed in different parts of the Upper West Region.
Police said Muftawu was subsequently charged and tried before the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Samuel Boafo Amewuho. After a full trial, the court found him guilty on August 5, 2026, and sentenced him to 12 years’ imprisonment with hard labour.
In a separate case, Eric Salia, 36, was arrested on July 26, 2026, for unlawfully breaking into the residence of a public officer and stealing valuable personal belongings.
He was also arraigned before the Wa Circuit Court, where he was convicted and sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment with hard labour.
The two custodial sentences bring the combined jail term imposed on the convicts to 22 years.
The Upper West Regional Police Command described the convictions as a significant step in its efforts to ensure public safety and maintain law and order in the region.
“The Command reiterates its unwavering commitment to creating a safe, secure, and conducive environment for all law-abiding residents of the Upper West Region. It assures the public that it will continue to pursue criminals relentlessly and bring offenders to justice,” the statement said.
The Police also appealed to residents to support law enforcement efforts by providing timely and credible information on criminal activities, stressing that public cooperation remains essential in preventing crime and enhancing security across communities.
The statement was signed by the Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribare.
