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Residents in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region have commended the installation of security cameras at traffic lights, emphasizing their crucial role in deterring and identifying drivers and riders who violate traffic signals, a leading cause of road accidents in the area. The ministry of Interior has revealed that plans are well advanced to implement the TrafficTech system, which will equip officers with cameras, smartphones, and other digital devices to capture

File Photo The Ga Electoral Area in the Wa West District now boasts a new Police Checkpoint, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing security within the community. Hon. Richard Wullo, the District Chief Executive for Wa West, speaking to Info Radio confirmed that police officers have been deployed to the checkpoint and are actively carrying out their duties. Plans are underway to construct an office and sleeping quarters to enable round-the-clock operations by the officers.

The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with a series of armed robbery incidents recorded in parts of the Wa East District and Wa Municipality. The police said the arrests followed months of intelligence-led and coordinated operations aimed at dismantling an alleged robbery syndicate operating in the region. According to a press release issued by the Upper West Regional Police Command on August 11, 2026, the operation was launched follow

The Wechiau Traditional Area in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region has called for an independent investigation into the death of a youth leader, Tijani Abu, popularly known as “Master One,” while in police custody. In a press statement signed by the Paramount Chief of the Wechiau Traditional Area, Naa Imori Nandong Gomah II, the traditional authority said Tijani Abu was arrested at his workplace in Wechiau on July 25, 2026, by personnel of the Wa West District Poli

The Member of Parliament for Wa West Constituency, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the death of Abu Tijani, alias “Master One,” who reportedly died while in police custody in Wa. Mr. Toobu said the circumstances surrounding the death of the suspect must be investigated in accordance with Ghana’s laws, stressing that justice must be served for all victims of the protracted conflict between Lassia Tuolu and Kendeu. The MP made th

Residents of Kachiau in the Kandeu Electoral Area of Wa West District are appealing to local authorities to urgently address their ongoing water shortage crisis. During a recent community engagement with Info Radio, residents highlighted their reliance on a single borehole, which is insufficient to meet the community’s water needs. According to residents, Many households are forced to fetch water from streams or travel to Wechiau in search of potable water, posing significan

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has taken proactive steps to enhance road safety awareness among commercial motorcycle riders in the Wa Municipality, emphasizing accident prevention and adherence to traffic regulations. The initiative was part of a broader summit organized by Dakulada.com, aimed at fostering responsible riding practices among Cambuu motorcycle operators. During the event, Mr. Abdul Fatawu Sidik, the Planning Manager for the NRSA in the Upper West Re

The United States on Wednesday released the official text of the memorandum of understanding reached over the weekend with Iran. A senior US administration official read out the 14-point document, which spells out provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing certain financial restrictions on Iran and sets out expectations for addressing Iran’s nuclear program during future technical talks. Titled the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of

File Photo Residents of Wuokora in the Kuuchileyiri electoral area are grappling with a mounting water crisis following the suspension of their self-initiated dam project, hindered primarily by a lack of funds and the onset of rains. During a recent community gathering with Info Radio, residents voiced concerns over the stalled construction, which was aimed at providing reliable drinking water for both humans and livestock. The community had collectively contributed resources

Recent Flooding in Wa -Mangu The recurrent flooding in the Wa Municipality has been attributed to inadequate drainage infrastructure and damaging human activities, according to Osman Abdul Latif Sinsew, the Upper West Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO). During an interview on Info Radio, Mr. Sinsew highlighted that despite the municipality's significant expansion over recent years, the existing drainage systems have not been upgraded a