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Women farmers at Savelugu, Nanton engaged on government’s agricultural policies 
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Women farmers at Savelugu, Nanton engaged on government’s agricultural policies 

Women farmers in the Savelugu and Nanton Districts of the Northern Region have participated in a day’s engagement forum aimed at enhancing their understanding of government policies and programmes in the agricultural sector.  The forum, which featured participatory dialogue sessions, included presentations on agricultural policies available to women, open discussions on challenges faced by women farmers, and the drafting of policy recommendations.  It was organized by the Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-Ghana), an NGO, with support from the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF).   The event brought together representatives of women farmer groups from 10 communities across the two districts.  Communities represented included Bihinaayili,...
Savelugu: Police Arrest Three For Alleged Weapon Smuggling
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Savelugu: Police Arrest Three For Alleged Weapon Smuggling

The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested three individuals suspected of smuggling weapons in Savelugu, following an intelligence-led operation. The suspects—Gaba Abdallah Alhassan, Alhassan Abdallah, and Alhassan Abdul Kudus—were apprehended on May 1, 2025, at various hideouts within the area. During the operation, police retrieved a cache of weapons and ammunition, including: One AK-47 rifle One submachine gun (SMG) One Smith & Wesson SD40 VE pistol One single-barrel shotgun Two magazines 15 rounds of AK-47 ammunition 13 rounds of pistol ammunition An additional 27 rounds of assorted ammunition Five rounds of BB cartridges The suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting with ongoing investigations. Authorities have ...
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