Publicly at Bawku, Ghana’s Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, expressed his apology to the residents about misconduct complaints against some police officials in the region. The police chief made his sincere plea for forgiveness at Bawku during his Friday, April 11, meeting with traditional leaders such as the Bawku Naba alongside regional representatives.
During his speech at the gathering, COP Yohuno acknowledged that police personnel maintain their best efforts for public order, yet there may have been errors in their work. The law enforcement official requested sympathy from residents while encouraging them to collaborate with security forces for achieving sustained peace.
You will find work in partnership with our community members. He emphasized that performing this duty would lead to minor mistakes from one to two officers. Everyone should focus on fixing these mistakes while maintaining their partnership.
During his visit, the IGP addressed the youth along with community members by acknowledging the complaints written on placards. He requested that they surrender their weapons to resolve the violent pattern that involves burning both houses and police stations.
“Through prayer I hope we join forces to stop the practice of house burning and police station arson and every destructive activity. We request the overlord to mediate between us and young people,” he made a heartfelt request to stop all violence.
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COP Yohuno voiced his worries about police security staff safety in the area while observing that repeated attacks had increased officer fear in the region.
The security forces maintained their dedication to maintaining peace with local residents according to his reassurance.
He said the security services operate solely for peace purposes instead of warfare.
Moreover, the IGP declared that special police recruitment exercises would arrive soon in Bawku, where local youth would receive priority access. The residents of this region demonstrate exceptional work ethics in my perspective. Your youth will receive the chance to join our services according to the IGP.
IGP demanded open communication from residents, who should report incorrect behaviour from police officers. “People need to report any improper conduct by personnel to us. We’ll act on it,” he assured.
As a matter of fact, COP Yohuno expressed his desire to establish peace in Bawku because he wanted to spend a night in the area without hearing any gunfire. He declared that complete gunfire silence during the following three nights would validate that his message had reached Bawku.
