Three people have been confirmed dead while 34 suspects are in police custody following a violent shooting incident linked to a chieftaincy dispute in Funsi.
The deadly clash, which erupted on the night of May 22, 2026, has intensified tensions in the Wa East District and triggered a major security operation by the Ghana Police Service.
According to police, officers responded to distress calls from the Gbelonosi section of Funsi after reports of gunfire and killings in the community.
At the scene, police discovered the bodies of 37-year-old Fufulu Nandug and 22-year-old Yussif Samahan. A third victim, identified as 20-year-old Amadu Lukman, was later found during subsequent operations.
The Upper West Regional Police Commander, Francis Yiribaare, led a reinforcement team to the area to support investigations and strengthen security as tensions escalated over the longstanding chieftaincy conflict.
Police also retrieved several items believed to be connected to the disturbances, including a shotgun, bow and arrows, gunpowder, spent cartridges and talisman-embedded smocks.
Authorities said all suspects and exhibits have been transported to Wa to assist with ongoing investigations and possible prosecution.
The Police Administration extended condolences to the bereaved families and assured the public that all individuals found culpable would face the full rigours of the law.
Meanwhile, security agencies have appealed to residents to remain calm, avoid reprisals and cooperate with investigators by providing credible information.
Police added that intensified patrols and additional security deployments have been introduced in the area to maintain peace and prevent further violence.
