Also known as: DCOP Francis Yiribaare · DCOP Yiiribaare
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
Joy 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 stationJoy 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 gangJoy 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 WestJoy 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 leaderJoy 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 siteJoy 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 investigationDaily Guide
… According to the Upper West Regional Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, upon receiving the complaint, the police immediately commenced investigations and referred the victim to a medical facility for examination, in addition to offering him psychosocial support. …
Man Jailed 10 Years For Defiling Boy, 7The Chronicle
… The killings prompted an immediate reinforcement operation led by the Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, who visited the area to supervise investigations and coordinate security deployments aimed at restoring calm. …
34 Arrested Over Funsi Chieftaincy KillingsJoy Online
… Following the incident, the Upper West Regional Police Commander, Commissioner of Police Francis Yiribaare, led a reinforcement team to Funsi to support ongoing investigations and stabilise the security situation. …
Three dead, 34 arrested after chieftaincy-linked shooting in FunsiJoy Online
… Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, said the training aligns with the vision of the Inspector General of Police, Dr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, for effective and efficient policing. …
90 Upper West police officers complete community policing training in WaTwo 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →