For years, fear gripped the residents of Wa Municipality as a string of mysterious murders went unsolved. Night after night, watchmen and vulnerable individuals disappeared or were found dead, leaving the community haunted by uncertainty and dread. But at last, a breakthrough has offered hope and relief.
It all began to unravel when the Upper West Regional Police Command, after weeks of coordinated intelligence operations, closed in on Sherif Abdulai, a 30-year-old man living in the Adabiya suburb of Wa. His arrest followed the earlier capture of another suspect, 25-year-old Mahamuda Lamin, who had been apprehended in connection with the brutal killing of Mr. Yahaya Issah, a night watchman at Dobile near the Wa New Market.
As news of Abdulai’s arrest spread, so too did astonishment at his chilling confession. According to ACP Francis Yiribarie, the Upper West Regional Police Commander, Abdulai, an ex-convict, admitted during interrogation that he was behind a series of killings in Wa and the wider Savannah Region. His victims, he revealed, were mostly night watchmen and, in some cases, mentally challenged individuals whom he targeted under the cover of darkness.
“During questioning, the suspect confessed to killing 15 people in the Wa Municipality since 2021,” the Commander stated. “He also admitted to killing three madmen and two watchmen at Bole, one madman in Banda Nkwanta, and a madwoman in Bamboi. He carries his victims on his shoulder and buries them secretly in nearby bushes.”
Further investigations uncovered damning evidence. Abdulai was found with items belonging to the late Yahaya Issah, including a mobile phone and a solar-powered radio. A search of his bush hideout near the Wa Airstrip revealed a specially designed cutlass, a bicycle, and a sack containing meat—all believed to be linked to his crimes.
Forensics experts are now analyzing the retrieved items, while detectives dig deeper into the case, seeking to uncover whether Abdulai acted alone or had accomplices. Meanwhile, Mahamuda Lamin has been remanded by the Wa Magistrate Court, with his next appearance set for October 21, 2025.
The successful arrests and subsequent confessions were made possible by the vigilance and cooperation of the public, as well as the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, whose directives guided the investigative team.
“I wish to assure residents that the Police remain resolute in our commitment to rid our society of criminal elements and ensure justice for families affected by these crimes,” the Regional Commander emphasized.
For the people of Wa, Abdulai’s confession brings a measure of relief after years of anxiety and loss. The police have pledged to leave no stone unturned in their investigations until all those responsible for these heinous acts are brought to justice.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
