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File Photo The Assembly Member for the Samatigu Electoral Area, Millicent Zuuri organized a community outreach in Kaluri, a community under her electoral area to inform residents about the nationwide gun amnesty declared by the Ministry of the Interior. The amnesty, which runs from December 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026, aims to encourage individuals with unregistered or illicit firearms to surrender them voluntarily, with assurances of protection from arrest or prosecution d

Middle: DCOP Francis Yiribaare - UW Regional Police Commander The Upper West Regional Police Command has announced the successful recovery of all weapons seized from its officers during a violent incident in Sanwie over the weekend. In a press statement issued by DCOP Francis Yiribaare, the Regional Police Commander, and circulated to Info Radio on Sunday, authorities confirmed the arrest of all suspects linked to the attack on police personnel. According to the statement, mo

Five police officers sustained injuries on Friday, December 5, 2025, after they were attacked by a group of residents in Saawie, a community in the Jirapa Municipality of the Upper West Region. The attackers also seized multiple service weapons, prompting a large-scale police response. According to a police situation report, the incident occurred at about 3:40 p.m. when the Jirapa Municipal Police Command visited the community to investigate complaints that some individuals w

Crop destruction by livestock, especially cattle, remains one of the most pressing issues facing Wa East farmers

The Upper West Regional Police Command has intensified security operations in the Wa West District following a robbery and abduction incident reported on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Kendeu.   According to the Regional Police Command, officers received a distress report around 2:00 p.m. indicating that a group of armed young men had mounted attacks on road users near the Kendeu community, robbing victims of money and valuables. The assailants also allegedly assaulted and rob

File Photo A former Assembly Member for the Jagluu Electoral Area in the Wa West District, Mr. Bomaal John, has voiced serious concerns over the escalating destruction of farmlands caused by roaming cattle in the area. In an interview with Info Radio Martin Sunti, he highlighted the ongoing plight of farmers, who are suffering significant losses as cattle stray into their fields, damaging crops and, in some cases, invading homes to kill fowl and break eggs. Mr. Bomaal called

File Photo The Youth Empowerment for Leadership Foundation (YELF) Ghana-Girls Caucus in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region have voiced serious concerns over the increasing prevalence of child marriage within the district. During a discussion on Info Radio’s Ti Zine Yiri Yele program News Current Affairs program, Madam Yorkyeli Rosemond emphasized the urgent need for parents and guardians to prioritize the education and protection of their children, warning against

File Photo Capacity Enhancement and Community Support (CAPECS) Ghana, a dedicated local non-governmental organization based in Wa, in the Upper West Region of Ghana has intensified its campaign across communities in the Upper West Region. The initiative aims to empower residents to embrace traditional conflict resolution methods, emphasizing dialogue, respect for cultural values, and indigenous dispute resolution techniques as vital pathways to harmony. CAPECS Ghana’s focus

The Upper West Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred at Lassia Toulu, a community in the Wa West District, on Sunday, October 19, 2025. According to a statement signed by the Regional Police Commander, ACP Francis K. Yiribaare, the attack took place around 8:30 p.m. when unidentified gunmen riding on two motorbikes stormed a local drinking spot and opened fire, killing one person and injuring several others. The armed men

File Photo The Assemblyman for Konkuo Electoral Area and the Chairman of the Jirapa Zonal Council Hon. Douglas Baalie Goolee, has publicly expressed deep concern over the increasing number of road accidents within the Jirapa Municipality, particularly in Jirapa Township. In an interview with Info Radio on the Tizine Yiri Yele program, Hon. Goolee lamented the tragic loss of lives, noting that approximately five young people have lost their lives due to reckless over-speeding