The High Court in Wa has sentenced Shariff Abdulai, also known as “Cristos,” to life imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to murdering 22 people across the Upper West and Savannah regions.
The sentence was handed down on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, after Abdulai admitted to killing 16 people in Wa, five in Bole, and one each in Banda Nkwanta and Bamboi. Among the victims was Issah Yahaya.
Abdulai was arrested on October 6, 2025, following what police described as sustained, intelligence-led operations. He was first arraigned before a District Magistrate Court before being committed to stand trial at the High Court.
Appearing before the court on Wednesday, he pleaded guilty to the charges. Presiding judge, Justice Osei-Wusu Antwi, convicted him on his own plea and sentenced him to life imprisonment with hard labour.
He is expected to serve his sentence at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.
The Upper West Regional Police Command said the conviction reflects its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety of residents in the region.
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