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Upper West Regional Police Command

Conducts law enforcement operations in Upper West Region, including arrests in drug trafficking, armed robbery, and sexual abuse cases, and pursues community engagement initiatives.

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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … The incident, which occurred on the night of May 22, 2026, has heightened tensions in the community, prompting a major security deployment by the Upper West Regional Police Command to restore order and prevent further clashes. …

    Three dead, 34 arrested after chieftaincy-linked shooting in Funsi

  3. Joy Online

    … Mr Puozuing urged officers to serve with professionalism, discipline, integrity and respect for human rights, while appealing to CSSM and IOM to support the Upper West Regional Police Command with logistics, including body vests. …

    90 Upper West police officers complete community policing training in Wa
Society

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

  1. 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 →

Saturday 19 September

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Two remanded over 192 cocaine wraps seized in Wa

    The Wa District Magistrate Court remanded two suspects—26-year-old driver's mate Abdulai Isaac and Iddrisu Kamaldeen—after police seized 192 compressed wraps of cocaine in Wa following an intelligence-led operation. Field tests conducted by police and the Narcotics Control Commission confirmed the substance as cocaine, and investigations are ongoing to locate other persons involved in the trafficking network.

    17 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. 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 →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. IGP promotes four officers who dismantled armed robbery syndicate

    Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has promoted four police personnel for their role in an intelligence-led operation that dismantled an armed robbery syndicate in Upper West Region, resulting in the arrest of six suspects linked to armed robberies in Wa West District and Wa Municipality.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Five arrested in Upper West mobile money robbery syndicate

    The Upper West Regional Police Command arrested five suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate accused of targeting residents in Wa West District and Wa Municipality through forced disclosure of Mobile Money PINs. One of six identified suspects, a 52-year-old man, died during the operation after being taken to the regional hospital.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

  1. Upper West courts sentence two men to hard labour for theft

    The Wa Circuit Court has convicted and sentenced two men in separate stealing cases: Nasiru Muftawu, 20, to 12 years' imprisonment for multiple motorbike thefts, and Eric Salia, 36, to 10 years' imprisonment for unlawfully breaking into a public officer's residence and stealing belongings. The Upper West Regional Police Command says the sentences demonstrate its commitment to tackling crime in the region.

    7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Upper West police secure 22-year sentence for two thieves

    The Upper West Regional Police Command has secured a combined 22-year prison sentence for two convicted thieves in separate cases. Nasiru Muftawu, 20, was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment for a series of motorbike thefts, while Eric Salia, 36, received 10 years for breaking into a public officer's residence and stealing valuables.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

  1. 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 →

  2. Wa West MP urges impartial probe into police custody death

    The MP for Wa West has called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the death of Abu Tijani, who died while in police custody after being arrested in connection with the Lassia Tuolu-Kendeu conflict. The MP urged the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice to ensure fair prosecution of cases arising from the communal conflict, which erupted in June 2024.

    31 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Man sentenced to 10 years for child sexual abuse in Wa

    The Wa High Court has sentenced a 42-year-old man, Elyasu Kunateh, to 10 years' imprisonment in hard labour for defiling a seven-year-old boy in the Upper West Region. The incident was reported in January 2026 and the conviction followed a full trial.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Man convicted, sentenced to 10 years for child sexual abuse

    A 42-year-old man, Elyasu Kunateh, was convicted and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment with hard labour by the Wa High Court for defiling a seven-year-old boy in January 2026. The Upper West Regional Police Command said it remains committed to investigating cases of child abuse and sexual offences.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Man sentenced 20 years for incest against 17-year-old daughter

    A 47-year-old man in the Upper West Region was convicted by the Lawra Circuit Court of incest against his 17-year-old biological daughter, whom he sexually abused repeatedly over an extended period while threatening to kill her if she disclosed the abuse. He was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment with hard labour for incest and 10 years for threat of death, running concurrently, and the court ordered psychosocial support for the survivor.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

  1. Police arrest motorbike theft ring, recover 17 bikes in Upper West

    The Upper West Regional Police Command arrested members of an alleged motorbike theft syndicate and recovered 17 motorbikes believed stolen from locations across the Wa Municipality and the region following an intelligence-led operation that began when a woman reported a stolen motorbike in Jirapa on July 11.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Police arrest two robbers, recover motorcycles in Tumu

    The Upper West Regional Police Command arrested two suspects—20-year-old Seidu Muizu and 22-year-old Salifu Mutada—and recovered two unregistered motorcycles following an intelligence-led operation into a May 30, 2026 armed robbery on the Tumu-Kowie road. Police indicate the suspects may be linked to a series of recent robberies in the Tumu area.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. Two arrested for Upper West motorbike robbery, vehicle recovered

    Police in the Upper West Region arrested two suspected robbers and recovered a stolen motorbike following a robbery attack on May 30 along the Tumu-Kowie road in Sissala East District. The suspects allegedly robbed three people at gunpoint.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

  1. 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 →

  2. 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

  1. 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 →

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