Wa High Court Sentences Serial Killer to Life Imprisonment
February 5,2026
The Wa High Court has sentenced Shariff Abdulai, popularly known as “Cristos,” to life imprisonment for multiple murders committed across parts of the Upper West and Savannah regions.
According to a press release issued on March 4, 2026, by the Ghana Police Service, the convict pleaded guilty to killing 16 people in Wa, five in Bole, and one each in Banda Nkwanta and Bamboi. He was also convicted for the murder of Issah Yahaya and 22 others.
Shariff Abdulai was arrested on October 6, 2025, following sustained, intelligence-led police operations and investigations.
He was subsequently arraigned before the High Court in Wa on March 4, 2026, after committal proceedings at the District Magistrate Court. Represented by counsel, the accused pleaded guilty to the charges. Upon his own plea, the presiding judge, Justice Osei-Wusu Antwi, sentenced him to life imprisonment with hard labour.
The convict is to serve his sentence at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.
The police command reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and security of citizens, stating that it will continue to pursue criminals through intelligence-driven operations.
