Ghanaian actor jailed for removing bridge railings to sell as scrap
Ghanaian actor Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye, popularly known as Strika, has reportedly been sentenced after he was allegedly caught removing metal railings from the Kwashieman footbridge in Accra. Strika, who gained international recognition for his role in the 2015 Netflix war drama ‘Beasts of No Nation’, was reportedly apprehended by residents near the footbridge in […] The post Ghanaian actor…
Ghanaian actor Strika, also known as Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye, has been sentenced to one year in prison for allegedly removing metal railings from the Kwashieman footbridge in Accra to sell them as scrap metal, according to reports. Strika gained international recognition for his role in the 2015 Netflix film "Beasts of No Nation."
The incident, which reportedly occurred in August 2026, was captured on video by residents who confronted the actor at the footbridge. Strika's former caretaker, Official Gunshot GH, informed the actor via phone that he had been sentenced and would be transferred to Nsawam Prison. Strika expressed remorse for his actions and requested assistance during a call with his caretaker.
The exact sentence length remains unclear, with conflicting reports suggesting either a one-year or seven-year sentence. The news has garnered attention on social media, generating concern and sympathy for the actor, who previously gained fame for his role in the 2015 film.
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