[ 2016-12-05 ]

Police shuts down West Link FM
The Police Command in Lawra, Upper West region has
indefinitely shut down West Link FM over security
concerns.

A statement issued by Chairman of the Lawra
District Security Committee (DISEC) Hon. Paschal
Baylon Dere stated that “after meeting held on
Monday, December 5, 2016, to review the prevailing
security climate, anchored on the recent
happenings in the district as well as the district
being designated as a security flashpoint has
resolved that the operations of West Link FM be
taken off-air with immediate effect until further
notice.”

The statement added “DISEC would like to use
this medium to assure all inhabitants and
stakeholders in the district that will continue to
do what is appropriate to safeguard the peace in
the district, before, during and after the
elections.”

The statement concluded by adding that it regrets
any inconvenience caused to the numerous clients
and listeners of the radio station.

Source - Starrfm

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