The Wa District Magistrate Court has convicted three persons. These individuals were found guilty of unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The court is located in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region.
The convicted persons are Yiritang Boosi, 35 years old; Yahaya Samad, 27 years old; and Adams Alhassan, 37 years old. They were all prosecuted by the court.
The prosecution happened on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The men had been arrested for having firearms and ammunition.
The Judicial Service statement confirmed the convictions. This action aims to ensure safety and control the spread of illegal weapons in the region. The court's decision serves as a warning against such activities.