The Ghana Police Service has raised concerns over increasing attacks on its personnel and their families in Bawku and surrounding areas in the Upper East Region.
In response, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has imposed a temporary ban on the movement of police officers and their families to Bawku and its environs.
The IGP has also directed officers already stationed in the area to wear protective gear at all times and ensure they are escorted by armoured vehicles when moving within the region.
This move follows heightened threats against law enforcement, particularly after two uniformed police officers traveling on a motorbike were killed at Binduri.
The attack happened shortly after the IGP visited Bawku and appealed for calm amid allegations that some officers had killed a youth leader in the area.
JoyNews journalist Maxwell Agbagba, reporting on the new security measures, noted: “The police are urged to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensure they are escorted by armoured vehicles. The directive stresses the need for swift compliance and should be treated as urgent. Failure to adhere to this could be dangerous, so all officers should take note and comply.”
Meanwhile, a press conference scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m. to address the Bawku situation was abruptly canceled just moments before it was expected to begin.
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