Upper West Regional Police have launched an investigation after armed assailants killed two residents in Yanyuoyiri community within Wa East District. The attack occurred on July 19, 2025, when Marifa Osman, 47, and Sampa Abubakari, 35, traveled to examine their agricultural property. Regional Police Commander Darko Offei Lomotey confirmed that officers recovered both bodies and collected evidence from the crime scene. Authorities stationed personnel throughout the area to preserve order during the ongoing inquiry.
Security officials from regional and district councils met with community members on July 24 to promote peaceful resolution. Medical personnel at Wa Regional Hospital conducted autopsies before releasing the remains to relatives on July 21 for Islamic burial rites. Police encourage citizens to share reliable information that might assist in capturing the perpetrators. Bawa Wahid Najua, whose brother died in the incident, reported that locals have identified some attackers and notified law enforcement. The violence appears connected to an extended territorial conflict between competing parties.
Security officials from regional and district councils met with community members on July 24 to promote peaceful resolution. Medical personnel at Wa Regional Hospital conducted autopsies before releasing the remains to relatives on July 21 for Islamic burial rites. Police encourage citizens to share reliable information that might assist in capturing the perpetrators. Bawa Wahid Najua, whose brother died in the incident, reported that locals have identified some attackers and notified law enforcement. The violence appears connected to an extended territorial conflict between competing parties.
