Mohamed Adaw

Mohamed Adaw, 23, of Ingestre Road, Kentish Town, has been convicted and sentenced for the murder of 29-year-old delivery driver Ahmed Ali Jama in the UK. The incident occurred on December 29, 2023, when Jama was fatally stabbed four times on the Abbey Estate, Abbey Road, Camden. He died later that evening in hospital.

Key facts and legal proceedings:

• The Crime: Ahmed Ali Jama was stabbed by Arlind Hashani, 23, on the orders of Mohamed Adaw, who is Jama's cousin. Phone records indicated that Hashani called Adaw immediately before the attack, asking "What do you want me to do?" before proceeding to stab Jama.
• Arrest and Initial Appearance: Police arrested Adaw on January 4, 2024. He appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on April 24, 2025.
• Conviction: On June 2, 2026, at the Old Bailey, Mohamed Adaw was convicted of murder. Arlind Hashani was also convicted of murder and possession of a pointed or bladed article.
• Sentencing: On June 22, 2026, Mohamed Adaw was sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison. Arlind Hashani received a life sentence with a minimum of 22 years for murder, plus an additional 18 months concurrently for possession of a knife.
• Court Details: Public court records show proceedings for Mohamed Adaw (Reference T20267009) at the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey), with hearings listed on May 19 and May 26, 2026, before Her Honour Judge Judy Khan KC.

Notably, Adaw had visited Jama's family at the hospital after the stabbing, sitting among them as they grieved, prior to his arrest.