Ghana Police Confirm Arrest and Extradition of Notorious Armed Robber Adinda Abdul Mujibu

The Ghana Police Service has announced the successful arrest and extradition of Adinda Abdul Mujibu, a notorious armed robbery suspect linked to a series of high-profile robberies in Accra’s affluent neighborhoods between 2022 and 2024.

Addressing the media during a press briefing on Saturday, May 17, the police disclosed that Mujibu—who operated under multiple aliases, including Rashid Bawa, Maxwell, Papa Rich, and Dawa—was apprehended in Togo and transferred to Ghanaian authorities on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

His capture marks the end of a months-long manhunt that involved extensive intelligence gathering, international cooperation, and the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice to track his movements across borders.

According to DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor, the Director General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Mujibu primarily targeted high-profile individuals residing in some of Accra’s most exclusive communities, including East Legon, Cantonments, Ridge, Tesano, Airport Residential Area, and Adjiriganor.

The robberies, often characterized by violence and careful planning, struck fear into residents and triggered widespread concern across the Greater Accra Region.

Mujibu’s arrest is seen as a major breakthrough for law enforcement, signaling a renewed commitment to dismantling organized crime networks that threaten public safety.

Police investigations, bolstered by extensive CCTV surveillance and crucial public support, uncovered that Adinda Abdul Mujibu operated alongside an accomplice, Alidu Mazuk. Mazuk was apprehended in Ghana on September 4, 2024, and has since been assisting authorities with ongoing investigations.

Despite the arrest of his partner, Mujibu managed to evade capture, fleeing the country and sparking a manhunt that spanned multiple borders. Authorities suspected he might be hiding in Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, or Nigeria. Further probes revealed that Mujibu possessed both Ghanaian and Togolese identification documents, complicating efforts to track him down.

International Cooperation and Capture

Following the issuance of an arrest warrant by a Ghanaian court and his addition to Interpol’s Red Notice, Interpol Accra formally reached out to Interpol Lomé for assistance. Through sustained intelligence operations and international cooperation, Togolese authorities apprehended Mujibu in Lomé on January 10, 2025. He remained in custody while judicial processes unfolded.

After months of negotiations between Ghanaian and Togolese officials, his extradition was finally approved on May 12, 2025. On May 14, a five-member Ghanaian delegation, led by a senior police official, traveled to Lomé aboard a military aircraft to complete the handover process. The ceremony, held in the presence of Ghana Embassy officials, saw Commissioner Principal of the Togolese Police, ASI Elo Ani, officially transfer custody of Mujibu to Ghanaian authorities.

Mujibu was flown back to Accra the same day and is currently in police custody, actively assisting with investigations.

A Milestone in Regional Security Cooperation

The successful extradition was facilitated under the Agreement on Cooperation in Criminal Matters Between Police Services of West African States, signed in Accra on December 19, 2003. This agreement streamlines the expedited transfer of suspects wanted for criminal offenses within member states, marking a significant achievement in regional security cooperation.

The Ghana Police Service has assured the public of its unwavering commitment to maintaining safety and security, urging citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.