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The Upper West Regional Police Command has intensified its operations against drug trafficking and abuse, resulting in the arrest of several suspects and the seizure of large quantities of suspected narcotic substances across the region. According to a statement signed by the Regional Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, the operations—carried out over the past four weeks—targeted multiple districts, including Eremon in the Lawra District, Nadowli barrier and Loho in the Nadowl

Security agencies in the Upper West Region have intercepted a truck carrying suspected illicit drugs and explosives at the Babile Inland Checkpoint, the Ghana Immigration Service has announced. According to a statement signed by Inspector Ibn Yussif Duranah Abdul-Mumin Seidu, Public Relation Officer of the Ghana Immigration Service, the operation followed intelligence gathered by officers stationed at the checkpoint. On Monday, March 23, 2026, personnel stopped a Hyundai truc

Flooding has been reported in several communities within the Wa Municipality following a heavy Five-hour rainfall early Sunday morning. The downpour, which began in the early hours of March 29, 2026, affected neighborhoods including Wa- Mangu, Wa- Kambali, and parts of Wa- Kpaguri. Abdul-Latif Sinsew Osman - Upper West Regional Director of NADMO Abdul-Latif Sinsew Osman, the Upper West Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), speaking to Inf

File Photo Commercial drivers operating along the Wa-Techiman corridor have raised alarm over the worsening state of the roads and an alarming increase in arm robbery activities on the Wa-Sawla route, despite ongoing construction under the government’s Big Push initiative. A cross-section of drivers at Wa Lorry Station expressed frustration with the current situation, emphasizing that the deteriorating infrastructure and security concerns are severely impacting their liveliho

The 10 Mechanized Battalion at Aggrey Barracks in Wa welcomed a new leadership figure with the formal induction of Lieutenant-Colonel J.B. Palmer as the Battalion Commander. The ceremony, held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, marked a significant milestone in the unit’s ongoing commitment to national security and regional stability. Lieutenant-Colonel J.B. Palmer - Wa Battalion Commander. During the induction service, Lt. Col. Palmer expressed deep appreciation to officers, soldie

Three persons have been arrested by the Police in connection with cases of murder and causing harm at Gbiniyiri in the Savannah Region. The arrests were carried out by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Intelligence Team in collaboration with the Savannah Regional Police Command on March 14, 2026. The suspects have been identified as Yaw Bamuah, Yaa Bokaa and Kuma Simpor. According to a statement from the Ghana Police Service, suspect Yaw Bamuah admitted during interro

Honorable Dr. Sabastian Sandaare, Member of Parliament for Daffiama-Bussie-Issa (DBI) The Member of Parliament for Daffiama-Bussie-Issa, Honourable Dr. Sabastian Sandaare, has publicly accused his main opponent, Honorable Abu K. Kansagabata, of fueling unrest within the district. The controversy centers on an allege relocation of a critical educational office complex and teachers’ bungalow project, initially designated for Issa, the district capital, but now allegedly moved t

Honorable Dr. Sebastian Sandaare - Member of Parliament for the Daffiama-Bussie-Issa Constituency Honorable Dr. Sebastian Sandaare, The Member of Parliament for the Daffiama-Bussie-Issa Constituency, has categorically denied any involvement in the controversial relocation of key Ghana Education Service (GES) projects from Issa to Daffiama. In an exclusive interview on the "Zienyaanye Upper West" program on Info Radio Thursday morning, Dr. Sandaare clarified that he has no han

ACFO Grade Two Isaac Kofi Obosu - Regional Commander GNFS The Upper West Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) Grade Two Isaac Kofi Obosu, has raised concerns over the impact of obsolete firefighting equipment on emergency response efficiency in the region. In an interview with Info Radio Morning Current Affairs Program Zienyaanye Upper West , ACFO Obosu disclosed that aging fire tenders and limited protective gear a

File Photo The Upper West Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has raised concerns over critical shortages of modern firefighting equipment, warning that outdated tools are compromising their capacity to effectively respond to emergencies across the region. In an interview, ACFO Isaac Kofi Obosu, the Regional Fire Commander, disclosed that while the command is well-staffed, it currently lacks the necessary modern equipment and protective gear essential