Ghana Police Service Busts Car Robbery Syndicate Led by Absentia Convict

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Ghanaian authorities have made a significant breakthrough in a car robbery syndicate, busting the group led by Abubakar Sadick, an absentia convict. The group's modus operandi involved posing as members of a Non-Governmental Organisation or a religious group to rent cars, only to rob them in secluded areas. The syndicate's activities were exposed through joint police operations with the Cyber Security Authority, culminating in Abubakar's arrest on July 28, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service busted a car robbery syndicate led by Abubakar Sadick, an absentia convict who had been on the police wanted list since November 11, 2022.
  • The group posed as members of a Non-Governmental Organisation or a religious group to rent cars, only to rob them in secluded areas.
  • Abubakar Sadick was sentenced to 25 years in hard labor for a 2021 robbery in Breman Asikuma by the Cape Coast High Court.
  • The police were informed in February 2023 that Abubakar had been arrested by the Burkina Faso Police but he escaped before extradition.
  • Through sustained intelligence efforts and investigations, the police identified Abubakar, issued a warrant for his arrest, and placed him on the immigration stop list and an Interpol red notice.
  • The police are still investigating several other car thefts allegedly committed by Abubakar, and the public is advised to report any similar incidents to the CID Headquarters.
  • The collaboration between the police and the Cyber Security Authority reflects a shared commitment to ensuring a safer and secure digital environment for residents and businesses in Ghana.

Statistics:

  • Abubakar Sadick had been on the police wanted list since November 11, 2022.
  • The police obtained a warrant for his arrest after identifying him through sustained intelligence efforts and investigations.
  • Abubakar was placed on the immigration stop list and an Interpol red notice.
  • The police are still investigating several other car thefts allegedly committed by Abubakar.
  • The Cape Coast High Court sentenced Abubakar to 25 years in hard labor for a 2021 robbery in Breman Asikuma.

Sources:

  • 04 August 2025 (Ghana News Agency)
  • Ghana Police Service official statement (no date specified)