The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has apologised to residents of Bawku over the conduct of the police in the area.
He has also called for calm and peace in the area while on a visit in the area following the violent incident a few days ago, which led to the death of one person.
The IGP paid a courtesy call on the Bawku Naba and other stakeholders.
At the meeting, he offered an apology on behalf of the Service for any wrongdoing by the police in their efforts to maintain law and order.
“We are the people to work with you. And as a result of doing this work, one or two people will commit some mistakes,” COP Yohuno said. “So let us make sure that we correct those mistakes so that we continue to work together.”
He also assured the youth in the area that the Police were taking their concerns seriously.
“It is my prayer that we work together so that the burning of houses, the burning of police posts and all these things will stop. We are appealing to you through the overlord. We are appealing to him to talk to the youth that they should cease fire,” he said.
“By the grace of God, I am coming here to talk to my brothers and sisters, to let them know that the police, the military and other security services here, are here for peace,” he added.
The IGP also further pledged that the security services would prioritise the youth of Bawku during recruitment exercises, as part of efforts to build trust and promote local involvement in maintaining peace.
“We assure you that when it comes to recruitment, we’ll give the youth of Bawku priority. A special team will come here to do special recruitment. I know how hardworking people from this area are,” he declared.
He added “If any individual commits anything wrong, let us know so that we can pull that person out of the area. Let us know where we are going wrong so we can quickly correct those things.
“Thank you very much for receiving us, and I hope that if I’m sleeping in Bawku tonight, I will not hear any gunfire. I’m going to test it tonight. If for the next three days I don’t hear any gunfire, then I know you have received my message,” he said.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
