{
  "id": 327151,
  "title": "Two convicted, sentenced to hard labour over theft cases in Upper West",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/two-convicted-sentenced-to-hard-labour-over-theft-cases-in-upper-west",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T17:36:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/two-convicted-sentenced-to-hard-labour-over-theft-cases-in-upper-west/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Upper West Regional Police Command has sentenced two men convicted of theft-related crimes to hard labor. The convictions were made by the Wa Circuit Court presided over by His Honour Samuel Boafo Amewuho. Nasiru Muftawu, 20, was arrested on July 11, 2026 following intelligence-led investigations into motorbike thefts across the region. He was found guilty of multiple counts of theft and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment in hard labor. Eric Salia, 36, was apprehended on July 26, 2026 for breaking into a public officer's residence and stealing valuable belongings. He was convicted and sentenced to 10 years hard labor. The police statement highlights the sentences as a firm stance against crime in the region, vowing to pursue criminals relentlessly and appeal for public cooperation in preventing criminal activities.",
  "summary": "The Upper West Regional Police Command has secured custodial sentences against two men convicted in separate stealing-related cases in the region. The convictions were handed down by the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Samuel Boafo Amewuho. The first convict, Nasiru Muftawu, 20, was arrested on Saturday, July 11, 2026, following intelligence-led investigations … The post Two…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}