Francis Yiribaare

Also known as: DCOP Francis Yiribaare · DCOP Yiiribaare · DCOP Yiribaare · DCOP Mr Francis Yiribaare · Mr Yiribaare

Deputy Commissioner of Police and Upper West Regional Police Commander overseeing law enforcement operations and community policing initiatives in the region.

2026-05-162026-10-28

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October 2026
15 OctJoy Online
DCOP Mr Francis Yiribaare, the Upper West Regional Police Commander, has underscored the importance of trust-building initiatives in strengthening public confidence in the police and sustaining peace and security. …
Trust-building is crucial for sustaining confidence with communities – Police Commander
September 2026
30 SeptJoy Online
… They emphasised that extortion carries immediate dismissal and referral to the Police Intelligence and Professional Standards (PIPS) Bureau under the direction of Regional Commander DCOP Francis Yiribaare. …
KAIPTC, National Peace Council move to bridge civilian-security trust deficit to counter violent extremism
19 SeptJoy Online
… Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, said vehicle owners must exercise caution and ensure their vehicles are not used to facilitate drug trafficking. …
“Your vehicle will be seized” – Police warn vehicle owners over drug trafficking
19 SeptJoy Online
… The Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, told the press in Wa that the 192 wraps tested positive for cocaine after forensic examination conducted in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Commission. …
192 cocaine wraps confirmed in Wa drug bust
8 SeptJoy Online
… Police await forensic results Confirming the arrests to Joy News, the Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, said the substances had been secured and would be subjected to forensic analysis to determine their exact composition. …
Two in custody over suspected cocaine seized at Wa bus station
7 SeptJoy Online
… Presenting the officers to the Regional Minister, the Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, named them as Sergeant Moti Kwame Divine, Sergeant Salifu Ishmael, Corporal Ernest Amiyaw, and Corporal John Bekara Vitus. …
Upper West Regional Minister lauds 4 police officers for busting deadly gang
August 2026
5 AugJoy Online
The Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, has assured the people of Wechiau that the Inspector General of Police has ordered a transparent investigation into the death of youth leader, Abu Tijani alias ‘Master One’. …
Police promise transparent probe into Wechiau youth leader’s death as chief calls for calm in Upper West
July 2026
31 JulJoy Online
… Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, has conveyed the Inspector-General of Police’s condolences to the Wechiau Naa. …
Wechiau chiefs demand probe into custodial death of Wechiau youth leader
29 JulJoy Online
… Following the incident, the Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, led a delegation to meet the Paramount Chief of Wechau and the suspect’s family to convey the condolences of the Inspector-General of Police. …
Murder suspect dies in hospital after leading police to alleged burial site
28 JulJoy Online
… Regional Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, briefed a delegation from the Paramount Chief of Wechau on the events leading to the suspect’s death and appealed for calm. …
Kandau murder suspect Abu Tijani dies after arrest, Police Professional Standards Bureau launches investigation

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Upper West police commander emphasizes trust-building with communities

The News

DCOP Francis Yiribaare, Upper West Regional Police Commander, has stressed the importance of trust-building initiatives and sustained community engagement, combined with police visibility patrols and intelligence gathering, to prevent crime and maintain peace. This follows training of 90 police officers from three districts in the region as part of efforts to strengthen police-civilian relations.

15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

Upper West police commander emphasizes trust-building with communities
DCOP Francis Yiribaare, Upper West Regional Police Commander, has stressed the importance of trust-building initiatives and sustained community engagement, combined with police visibility patrols and intelligence gathering, to prevent crime and maintain peace. This follows training of 90 police officers from three districts in the region as part of efforts to strengthen police-civilian relations.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

KAIPTC and Peace Council rebuild civilian-security trust in north
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre and the National Peace Council, with Spanish Embassy support, have launched a workshop in Wa bringing together 45 participants from security agencies, local government, traditional and religious leaders, and community groups to rebuild trust between civilians and state security and prevent violent extremism amid spillover threats from neighbouring countries.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

Upper West Police warn of vehicle seizure over drug trafficking
The Upper West Regional Police Command has warned vehicle owners their vehicles could be seized if used to transport illegal drugs. The warning follows the arrest of two persons in Wa with 192 wraps of cocaine, the first seizure of its kind in the region, prompting police to investigate whether drug trafficking is taking a new form in the area.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
192 cocaine wraps seized in Upper West Region drug bust
The Upper West Regional Police Command has confirmed that 192 wraps retrieved from two arrested persons in Wa tested positive for cocaine following forensic examination. The suspects are on remand pending a court appearance on October 9, 2025, while police investigate whether the bust signals a new dimension in drug trafficking in the region.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

Two arrested over suspected drugs seized at Wa bus station
Two people are in police custody in the Upper West Region after security operatives seized substances suspected to be narcotic drugs at the ESP bus station area in Wa. Police say the substances will be subjected to forensic analysis to determine their exact composition.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

Upper West police officers honoured for dismantling armed robbery gang
The Upper West Regional Minister has recognized four Ghana Police Service officers for their intelligence-led operation that broke up an armed robbery syndicate terrorizing communities in Wa West and Wa Municipality. The officers' efforts led to the arrest of six suspects in August 2026 and restored calm to more than eight communities.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

Police promise transparent probe into Wechiau youth leader death
The Upper West Regional Police Commander assured the people of Wechiau that the Inspector General of Police has ordered a transparent investigation into the death of youth leader Abu Tijani, with the Police Professional Standards Bureau tasked to investigate the circumstances of the incident. The commander appealed for calm and restraint, disclosed that an autopsy had been performed, and revealed that three police officers sustained injuries during the incident.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

Wechiau chiefs demand probe into youth leader's custodial death
Traditional authorities in Wechiau are calling for an independent investigation into the death of youth leader Tijani Abu, arrested on July 25 by police over alleged involvement in murders. The chiefs claim he was brutalised in custody; police say he fell ill during interrogation and died at a hospital.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

Murder suspect dies in hospital after guiding police investigation
A 35-year-old suspect in the November 2025 murder of two youths from Kandeu died at a hospital in Wa after falling ill while in police custody. The suspect had admitted involvement in the killings and led police to an alleged burial site, though no remains were found there; he claimed the bodies had been moved to Burkina Faso.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

Murder suspect dies hours after arrest in Upper West Region
Abu Tijani, a suspect in the November 2025 killing of two youth in Kandau, Upper West Region, died on July 25, 2026, hours after his arrest. The Police Professional Standards Bureau is investigating the circumstances of his death; during interrogation, Tijani reportedly admitted involvement and told investigators he and accomplices had moved the bodies across the Black Volta River into Burkina Faso.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

Man convicted, jailed 10 years for child sexual abuse
A 42-year-old man, Elyasu Kunateh, has been convicted and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment with hard labour by the Wa High Court for the defilement of a seven-year-old boy in Wa, Upper West Region. The Upper West Regional Police Command secured the conviction following a prompt investigation initiated after the victim's mother reported the incident in January 2026.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 25 May

34 arrested in Funsi chieftaincy killings, three dead
A chieftaincy dispute in Funsi, Wa East District, Upper West Region, led to a shooting incident on May 22, 2026, that killed three young men. Police have arrested 34 suspects in connection with the violence.
25 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Three killed, 34 arrested in Funsi chieftaincy dispute shooting
Three people were killed and 34 suspects arrested following a violent shooting on May 22, 2026, linked to a long-standing chieftaincy dispute in Funsi, Upper West Region. The Upper West Regional Police Command deployed reinforcements to restore order and prevent further clashes.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 16 May

90 Upper West police officers complete community policing training
Ninety police officers from across the Upper West Region have completed a three-week training programme on community policing, conflict prevention, and intelligence gathering organised by the Centre for Security Sector Management in partnership with the International Organization for Migration. The training aimed to equip officers with practical skills to strengthen trust between security agencies and the public and enhance community engagement and proactive crime prevention.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →