The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has asked for forgiveness from the Bawku Naaba following a shooting incident by police personnel that resulted in one death and several injuries.
IGP Yohuno, who is currently in Bawku, engaged traditional authorities and other stakeholders on Friday to appeal for peace and calm in the area.
“We are the people to work with you. And as a result of doing this work, one or two people will commit some mistakes. So let us make sure that we correct those mistakes so that we continue to work together,” he appealed.
Addressing the residents, the IGP acknowledged the concerns regarding police conduct in the area and assured the public that these issues would be taken seriously.
“It is my prayer that we work together so that the burning of houses, 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 so that they should cease fire,” he said.
IGP Yohuno further reaffirmed the commitment of the security agencies to their duty and called for the support of the residents.
“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 said. “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.”
In a call for transparency and accountability, the IGP urged the residents to report any misconduct by officers to ensure appropriate action is taken.
“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,” he said.
IGP Yohuno expressed confidence that he would be able to sleep in Bawku without hearing gunfire, as he tested the area’s response.
“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 concluded.
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