Fugitive armed robber extradited from Togo after years of terrorizing Accra's elite

The Ghana Police Service has successfully arrested and extradited a high-profile armed robbery suspect, Adinda Abdul Mujibu, who had eluded authorities for years following a wave of violent heists across Accra’s most affluent neighbourhoods.

Addressing journalists on Saturday, May 17, police officials confirmed that Mujibu—known by multiple aliases such as Rashid Bawa, Maxwell, Papa Rich, and Dawa—was apprehended in Togo and returned to Ghana on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

His capture marks the end of a lengthy cross-border operation that involved Interpol, sophisticated intelligence gathering, and regional law enforcement collaboration. A Red Notice was issued by Interpol to help locate and detain him.

According to DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor, head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Mujibu and his network specifically targeted wealthy individuals in East Legon, Cantonments, Ridge, Tesano, Airport Residential Area, and Adjiriganor, committing violent and well-coordinated robberies between 2022 and 2024.

The gang’s activities instilled fear among residents and triggered a public outcry. The breakthrough came after the arrest of Mujibu’s associate, Alidu Mazuk, on September 4, 2024. Mazuk, currently assisting police, provided key insights into the syndicate’s operations.

After Mazuk's arrest, Mujibu vanished, leading investigators to suspect he had crossed into neighbouring countries such as Togo, Côte d'Ivoire, or Nigeria. Surveillance later confirmed he held both Ghanaian and Togolese identification papers.

Cross-Border Effort Pays Off

With an arrest warrant secured from a Ghanaian court, Interpol Accra formally sought the help of Interpol Lomé. Months of intelligence work led to Mujibu’s arrest on January 10, 2025, in Lomé, Togo.

He was detained pending legal clearance for extradition. After several diplomatic and judicial engagements, the Togolese authorities granted approval for his transfer on May 12, 2025.

A five-member Ghanaian police team, accompanied by military transport, arrived in Lomé two days later. There, the handover was officiated by ASI Elo Ani, a senior official in the Togolese Police, in the presence of Ghana’s embassy representatives.

Mujibu was flown back to Accra the same day and remains in police custody, aiding investigations into his criminal network.

Legal Framework and Security Assurance

The extradition was facilitated through the 2003 Agreement on Cooperation in Criminal Matters Among West African Police Services, signed in Accra. This agreement provides mechanisms for speedy transfer of suspects across member states.

Police have reiterated their unwavering resolve to combat violent crime and called on the public to remain alert and share any information that could support national security efforts.