Three killed, 34 arrested in connection with Funsi shooting incident
Three people were confirmed dead and 34 suspects have been arrested following a shooting incident on the night of May 22, 2026, at Funsi in the Wa East District of the Upper West Region. The shooting was linked to a chieftaincy dispute. The dead included 37-year-old Fufulu Nandug, 22-year-old Yussif Samahan, and 20-year-old Amadu Lukman.
The Upper West Regional Police Command initiated a major security operation to restore calm and prevent further clashes. Police responded to distress calls of a shooting incident in the Gbelonosi section of Funsi. Police retrieved a shotgun, bows and arrows, gunpowder, spent cartridges, talisman-embedded smocks, and a medallion reportedly linked to rival factions. The Police Administration extended condolences to the bereaved families and assured the public that "anyone found culpable would be dealt with in accordance with the law."
All suspects and the retrieved exhibits have been transported to Wa to assist with investigations and possible prosecution. The Regional Police Command has appealed to residents of Funsi to remain calm, avoid reprisals, and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information to aid investigations. Intensified patrols and additional security personnel have been deployed to the area to maintain peace and prevent further violence.
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A chieftaincy dispute in Funsi, Upper West Region, has led to a violent shooting. The Upper West Regional Police Command has launched a major security operation - but what triggered this deadly clash?
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