According to a video shared on X and sighted by GhanaWeb on September 14, 2026, the actor, after being sentenced, was heard informing a blogger identified as Gunshot about his sentencing.
“Father, they have jailed me. Daddy, they have taken me to court, and they will be taking me to Nsawam. Father, I am very stubborn,” Strika noted.
‘Beasts of No Nation’ actor Strika reportedly caught stealing footbridge railings
He reportedly stated that he had received a one‑year prison sentence and is scheduled to be transferred to Nsawam Prison on Monday, September 14, to begin serving his term.
Reports about the length of Strika’s sentence, however, are currently conflicting, with some sources claiming that he was sentenced to one year and other ones claiming seven years.
The actor, best known for his role in the 2015 Netflix film 'Beasts of No Nation', expressed regret after attempting to steal metal railings from the Kwashieman footbridge, a situation that has now landed him in prison.
Meanwhile, Strika’s jail term has triggered massive reactions on social media, with netizens sharing diverse views.
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While some netizens have commended the authorities for sentencing him to a seven-year jail term, others are pleading with the Accra High Court to reduce the actor’s sentence.
Background
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the actor generated widespread reactions on social media after he was caught stealing.
According to a video that went viral online, Strika was seen holding metal railings and claimed that he intended to sell them as scrap.
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