The Wa Circuit Court has sentenced two men to a total of 22 years' imprisonment with hard labour after they were convicted in separate stealing-related cases prosecuted by the Upper West Regional Police Command.

The convicts, Nasiru Muftawu, 20, and Eric Salia, 36, received 12 years and 10 years' imprisonment respectively after being found guilty by the court presided over by His Honour Samuel Boafo Amewuho.

According to a statement issued by the Upper West Regional Police Command on August 6, 2026, Muftawu was arrested on July 11, 2026, through intelligence-led investigations into a series of motorbike thefts in various parts of the region.

He was subsequently charged before the Wa Circuit Court, where he was convicted after a full trial and sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment with hard labour on August 5, 2026.

“On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, after full trial, he was convicted and sentenced to twelve (12) years imprisonment In Hard Labour,” the statement said.

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In a separate case, Salia was arrested on July 26, 2026, after he allegedly broke into the residence of a public officer and stole valuable personal belongings.

He was also charged before the Wa Circuit Court and, after trial, was convicted and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment with hard labour.

The Police Command said the convictions demonstrate its continued efforts to combat crime and ensure that offenders are brought to justice.

It reaffirmed its commitment to creating a safe and secure environment for residents of the Upper West Region and pledged to continue pursuing criminals relentlessly.

The Command also appealed to the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on criminal activities, stressing that public cooperation remains essential in preventing crime and enhancing security across communities in the region.

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