The Wa High Court Presided Over by his Lordship Justice Osei-Wusu Antwi has sentenced a Serial killer known as Shariff Abdulai, alias ‘Cristos’ to Life Imprisonment after he was found guilty of Murder, he has killed 23 Persons in The Upper West Region and the Savannah Region.

Statement from Police

1. On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the High Court in Wa sentenced Shariff Abdulai, alias ‘Cristos’ to life imprisonment for the murder of Issah Yahaya and twenty two (22) others. The convict pleaded guilty to killing sixteen (16) people in Wa, five (5) in Bole and one (1) each in Banda Nkwanta and Bamboi.
2. On October 6, 2025, Police arrested the convict following sustained, intelligence-led operations and investigations.
3. He was subsequently arraigned before the High Court on March 4, 2026, after committal from the District Magistrate Court. The accused was represented by counsel and pleaded guilty simpliciter to the charge. Upon his own plea, the presiding Judge, His Lordship Justice Osei-Wusu Antwi, sentenced him to life imprisonment In Hard Labour.
4. The convict is to serve his sentence at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.
5. The Command reaffirm its unwavering commitment to uphold the rule of law and will not relent in the efforts in ensuring a safe and secure atmosphere for law-abiding citizens.

Source: Upper West Media App