A court in Wa found three men guilty of possessing firearms and ammunition without permission. The Wa District Magistrate Court handed down sentences for their crimes on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
The convicted individuals are Yiritang Boosi, aged 35, Yahaya Samad, aged 27, and Adams Alhassan, aged 37. They were arrested in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region.
The three were charged after law enforcement officers found them with guns and bullets. Unlawful possession of such items is against the law.
The court heard all the details of the case before making its decision. The defendants were present for the legal proceedings.
This conviction sends a clear message about illegal weapons. Authorities are working to keep communities safe by removing guns from unauthorized hands.
The Ghana Police Service confirmed the arrests and subsequent prosecution. The Judicial Service handled the court process.