A Wa District Magistrate Court has convicted three individuals for unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition. The convictions took place in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region.
The men are Yiritang Boosi, 35, Yahaya Samad, 27, and Adams Alhassan, 37. They were prosecuted on February 18, 2026.
The court found them guilty of the charges presented. This decision follows their arrest with the illegal items.
The Judicial Service announced the details of the conviction. This case highlights efforts to control the spread of illegal weapons.
Possessing firearms and ammunition without proper authorization is a serious offense in Ghana. Law enforcement agencies continue to work to remove illegal weapons from communities.
The sentencing details for the three convicted men were not immediately available.